

China Considers Yuan Stablecoins to Boost Global Currency Use
China yuan stablecoin plans are under review as Beijing considers introducing yuan-backed tokens to accelerate currency...
Aug 25


Temasek Considers Three-Unit Overhaul to Boost Efficiency
Temasek restructuring is under review as Singapore’s state investor considers splitting into three investment units to sharpen focus and...
Aug 25


Singapore Office Demand Surges as Hong Kong Office Market Lags
Singapore office demand surged in the first half of 2025, with leasing activity rising 12-fold, making it the strongest in Asia-Pacific,...
Aug 22


StashAway Launches Shariah Global Portfolios in Malaysia
StashAway Shariah portfolios have been launched in Malaysia to capture rising demand for Islamic investment products. Built with low-cost...
Aug 22


AIA Singapore New Business Value Rises 16% in First Half 2025
AIA Singapore new business rose 16% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to USD259m, driven by expansion in agency and partnership...
Aug 22


AllianzGI Names Aliyahdin Saugi as Indonesia President Director
AllianzGI Indonesia appointment sees Aliyahdin Saugi named as president director, adding to his existing role as head of PT Allianz...
Aug 22


Goldman Sachs Australia Wealth Expansion Targets Richest Families
Goldman Sachs Australia wealth expansion is accelerating as the Wall Street bank seeks to capture the growing fortunes of self-made...
Aug 21


JPMorgan Active ETFs Singapore Expansion Adds Eight New Listings
JPMorgan active ETFs Singapore expansion continues with the registration of eight new funds, including seven research-enhanced index...
Aug 21


Yangzijiang SME Fund Anchors SGD100m Investment in Singapore Firms
Yangzijiang SME fund participation will anchor a SGD100m vehicle launched by ICH Asset Management, founded by former CEO Vincent Toe, to...
Aug 21


Thailand Digital Asset Tourism Pilot to Boost Spending by THB175bn
Thailand is launching a Thailand digital asset tourism scheme to allow foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrencies into baht for...
Aug 21


Bank of Singapore Family Office Catalyst Launched for Ultra-Wealthy
The Bank of Singapore family office unit has unveiled its Family Office Catalyst, offering ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) with...
Aug 20


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


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


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


Family-Owned Firms Asia Boost Performance with Clearer Outsider Divide
A new CUHK Business School study finds that family-owned firms Asia perform better when there are clear divides between family and...
Aug 19


UBS Asia Wealth Hires Strengthen Management in Greater China and Southeast Asia
UBS has reinforced its Asia wealth management division with several UBS Asia wealth hires across Southeast Asia and Greater China. Neil...
Aug 19


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


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


Southeast Asia AI Agent Adoption to Reach 86% by 2026, Survey Finds
A survey by IDC, commissioned by UiPath, projects that 86% of Southeast Asian firms will adopt artificial intelligence agents by 2026, up...
Aug 18


Taiwan Financial Sector Shows Profit Recovery Signs in July
Taiwan’s financial sector posted early signs of recovery in July as currency depreciation, dividend inflows, and capital gains offset...
Aug 18







