

Hong Kong Banking Talent Gap Emerges in AI and Green Finance
A new study has highlighted a Hong Kong banking talent gap in artificial intelligence, green finance, and regional expertise, posing...
Aug 20, 2025


Hong Kong Insurers AI Adoption Accelerates Under AI Cohort Programme
The push for Hong Kong insurers AI adoption is gaining momentum as seven major players—AIA, AXA, HSBC Life, FWD, Prudential, YF Life, and...
Aug 20, 2025


Deloitte Hong Kong Stock Market Reform Calls for Extended Trading Hours
Deloitte Hong Kong stock market reforms are in focus after the firm recommended extending trading hours to 6 p.m., with a longer-term...
Aug 20, 2025


China Economy Slowdown Deepens as Retail Sales Hit 2025 Low
The China economy slowdown continued in July as industrial output, retail sales, and investment growth weakened, pointing to fragile...
Aug 19, 2025


SUNRATE China Payment License Secured Through RMB315m Transfar Pay Deal
SUNRATE has secured a SUNRATE China payment license through its RMB315m (USD43.8m) acquisition of Transfar Pay from Shenzhen-listed...
Aug 19, 2025


South Korea Nominates Lee Chan-jin as New FSS Chief
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has nominated lawyer Lee Chan-jin, former defence counsel for President Lee Jae Myung, as...
Aug 18, 2025


MAS Reviews Singapore Governance Code to Address Diverse Corporate Needs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is reviewing the corporate governance code to create a more tailored framework addressing the...
Aug 15, 2025


Singapore and Hong Kong Rank Among World’s Costliest Golden Visa Markets
Singapore and Hong Kong are ranked among the most expensive golden visa markets globally. Singapore’s Global Investment Programme tops...
Aug 15, 2025


Malaysia Digital Trust Strategy to Align with ASEAN Framework
Malaysia digital trust strategy for 2026-2030 will be implemented alongside the creation of an independent Data Commission to strengthen...
Aug 14, 2025


Vietnam Bank Credit Growth Caps Set to be Removed from 2026
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam to develop a roadmap to remove Vietnam bank credit...
Aug 12, 2025


China AML Reform Proposes Easing Cash Transaction Reporting Rules
China’s financial regulators have proposed a China AML reform to remove the requirement for individuals to declare the source or purpose...
Aug 12, 2025


Thailand Ups 2025 GDP Forecast as US Slashes Tariffs on Thai Imports
Thailand has raised its 2025 economic growth forecast to between 1.8% and 2.2%, up from 1.5% to 2.0%, after the US lowered proposed...
Aug 11, 2025


BlackRock’s GIP Expands in Singapore to Fund Risky Green Infrastructure Projects
BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is forming a Singapore-based team to fund Southeast Asian infrastructure through blended...
Aug 11, 2025


Citigroup Restructures Global Rates Team with Sharper Focus on Japan Market
Citigroup is reshaping its regional rates business to focus on Japan’s volatile non-linear rates market, appointing Thomas Reich to lead...
Aug 11, 2025


Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand Expand Local Currency Trade Network
Bank Negara Malaysia, Bank Indonesia, and the Bank of Thailand have expanded their Local Currency Transaction Framework (LCTF) by...
Aug 8, 2025


Thai Life Insurance Sector Sees Steady Growth Despite Geopolitical and Climate Risks
Thailand’s life insurance industry continues to grow steadily, driven by rising demand, an ageing population, and increasing focus on...
Aug 8, 2025


Hong Kong Eases IPO Rules to Extend Listing Boom and Attract Giants
Hong Kong has introduced IPO rule reforms to maintain the momentum of its recent listings boom and strengthen its status as Asia’s top...
Aug 7, 2025


Malaysian Banks Show Resilience in Q2 Despite Higher Provisions
Malaysian banks are expected to remain resilient in H2 2025, despite a projected quarter-on-quarter rise in loan loss provisions in Q2,...
Aug 7, 2025


Wealth Connect Participation Surges as Hong Kong Eyes Global Wealth Hub Status
Participation in the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect (WMC) 2.0 scheme soared by over 1.2 times to exceed 162,000 investors by...
Aug 5, 2025


Taiwan Launches First Digital Platform for Commercial Insurance with AIFT and Richmond
Hong Kong-based AIFT, via its insurtech arm IXT, has partnered with Richmond Insurance Brokers to launch Taiwan’s first digital platform...
Aug 5, 2025

