

Philippines Bank Secrecy Law Reform Backed by SEC to Strengthen Market Confidence
Philippines bank secrecy law reform has been endorsed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which said easing strict...
Sep 29


Citi Thailand Economic Outlook 2025 Highlights Investment Appeal Despite Weak Growth
Citi Thailand economic outlook 2025 remains positive for investment despite sluggish growth, according to Sue Lee, Citi’s Asia South...
Sep 29


Global Banks Expand Hiring in Hong Kong as IPO Market Surges
Hong Kong global banks hiring is accelerating as the city’s stock market rebounds and IPO fundraising regains its position as the world’s...
Sep 26


MAS Issues Guidelines on Online Finance Advertising from 2026
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued new guidelines to regulate how financial institutions advertise on digital...
Sep 26


ASEAN Economic Integration 2025 Reaffirmed at Ministerial Meeting
ASEAN economic integration 2025 was reaffirmed at the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting, where officials advanced initiatives to...
Sep 26


HSBC to Sell Sri Lanka Retail Banking Business to Nations Trust Bank
HSBC Sri Lanka retail banking operations will be sold to Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) under an agreement covering about 200,000 customer...
Sep 26


Private Credit Resilience 2025 Holds but Risks Rising, Experts Warn
Private credit resilience 2025 has held up with strong returns from direct lending, but experts warn risks are rising as markets face...
Sep 25


China RWA Business Hong Kong Halt Ordered by Securities Regulator
China RWA business Hong Kong activity has been paused after the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) asked some local brokerages...
Sep 25


HKIMR Report Finds Limited Awareness of Long-Term Investment Products in Hong Kong
HKIMR report long-term investment awareness revealed that Hongkongers, despite strong financial literacy, remain unfamiliar with...
Sep 25


Singapore Economic Growth 2025 Targeted at 3–4% with Tech and Green Push
Singapore economic growth 2025 is targeted at 3–4% annually in the coming years, or higher in “very good years,” before stabilising to a...
Sep 25


Malaysia SFO Scheme Gains Traction with 0% Tax Incentive
Malaysia SFO scheme is gaining traction as a competitive alternative to Singapore and Hong Kong, offering a 0% tax incentive on eligible...
Sep 24


Hong Kong Tycoon Adrian Cheng Launches ALMAD Group for Digital Assets and Emerging Markets
Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng Chi-kong has launched ALMAD Group, a new firm focused on digital assets and emerging economies, a year...
Sep 24


Taiwan Set to Overtake South Korea in Wealth on AI-Led Boom
Taiwan AI-led boom is driving GDP per capita to surpass South Korea’s for the first time in over two decades, with output projected at...
Sep 24


Overseas Funds Cut China Sovereign Debt as Yields Lag Treasuries
Overseas funds cut China sovereign debt holdings to RMB2tr (USD361bn) in August, the lowest since January 2021, as foreign ownership...
Sep 24


Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address Maps Tax, Digital, Family Office Push
Hong Kong 2025 Policy Address maps tax, digital and family office measures to strengthen the city’s role as a global financial hub,...
Sep 23


Global Asset Management 2025 Report Flags USD10.5tr Industry Shift
Global asset management 2025 faces a potential USD10.5tr capital shift, McKinsey warned in its “Asset Management 2025” report. Worldwide...
Sep 23


Korean Multi-Family Office Alder Hires Ex-Credit Suisse Veteran as Vice Chair
Korean multi-family office Alder Investments has appointed industry veteran SJ Hwang as vice chair, expanding its leadership team. Hwang,...
Sep 23


Vietnam Online Transfer Reporting Rules Tightened Under AML Framework
Vietnam online transfer reporting rules will be tightened from 1 November as the central bank requires financial institutions to report...
Sep 23


APAC Family Offices Returns Outlook Strong With 83% Expecting Gains
APAC family offices returns expectations remain positive, with 83% forecasting portfolio gains above 5% this year despite global...
Sep 22


Chinese Family Office Flows to Singapore Slow Amid Tighter Rules
Chinese family office flows Singapore slowdown has emerged as tighter anti-money-laundering checks and stricter residency and tax...
Sep 22







