

Vietnam's banks face challenges meeting online lending targets
Vietnam's banking industry is struggling to meet its online consumer lending targets by 2025 due to the absence of an independent...
Nov 26, 2024


CapTech2024 summit kicks off in Sydney
The CapTech2024 main summit took place on November 26, 2024, at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The global event aimed to...
Nov 26, 2024


Morgan Stanley opens new SE Asia headquarters in Singapore
Morgan Stanley has officially opened its new Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore, reinforcing its commitment to the region's growth...
Nov 22, 2024


Hanwha Life to acquire 75% stake in US securities firm Velocity Clearing
South Korea's Hanwha Life Insurance Co. said it has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in US-based securities firm Velocity...
Nov 21, 2024


Singapore offers to host 2030 APEC summit
Singapore has offered to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2030, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on...
Nov 18, 2024


Taiwan insurance sector set for growth
Taiwan’s insurance sector is expected to grow next year, supported by a stable domestic economy and easing monetary policies globally,...
Nov 15, 2024


Digital payments surge in the Philippines, exceeding central bank goals
Digital payment adoption in the Philippines is accelerating, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reporting that 56% of Filipino...
Nov 15, 2024


HK’s eMPF platform under fire for missing MPF contributions
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) faces criticism as some MPF accounts on its newly launched eMPF platform do...
Nov 14, 2024


Vietnam's life insurance premiums increase slightly in Q3
Vietnam's total life insurance premiums from new contracts rose slightly in Q3, marking the first increase despite ongoing global and...
Nov 13, 2024


HKMA, partners inject USD500m into Asia climate investment fund
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and three multilateral organisations are investing at least USD500m into the Actis Asia Climate...
Nov 12, 2024


Taiwan's financial firms reduce US exposure in Q3
Taiwanese financial holding companies reduced their exposure to the US by over TWD165bn (USD5.14bn) in the third quarter, though the US...
Nov 12, 2024


Swiss advisory and fiduciary firm Kendris opens Singapore office
Kendris is expanding its global network to support its growing international client base by opening new offices in key regions. The...
Nov 7, 2024


Binance targets Thailand as key market in push for mainstream crypto adoption
Binance has identified Thailand as a key market in its goal to mainstream cryptocurrency, aiming to reach one billion users globally,...
Nov 6, 2024


Mizuho Bank acquires USD20m stake in climate investment firm
Mizuho Bank is acquiring a minority equity stake in climate investment and advisory firm Pollination for USD20m to bolster Pollination's...
Nov 6, 2024


AIA prepares to open branch in China’s Anhui province
AIA Group has secured approval from China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration Anhui Bureau to prepare for the launch of a new...
Oct 28, 2024


Hong Kong, Thailand collaborate on tokenisation projects
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have announced a collaboration to explore cross-border...
Oct 28, 2024


OCBC Malaysia pushes ‘double green’ investment banking strategy
OCBC Malaysia, encompassing OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd and OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd, is embracing “double green” as its investment banking...
Oct 28, 2024


Cybersecurity failures leave Hong Kong's financial system vulnerable
Hong Kong’s financial institutions are facing mounting challenges as investigations expose significant gaps in Anti-Money Laundering...
Oct 25, 2024


South Korea to maintain investor ties ahead of WGBI debut
South Korea will maintain close communication with global investors to ensure a smooth inclusion in the World Government Bond Index...
Oct 24, 2024


Malaysia joins BRICS as alliance grows to 13 new partners
Malaysia has been recognized as one of 13 nations added as partner countries to the BRICS bloc, which now accounts for one-fifth of...
Oct 24, 2024







