

BSP Calls for Broader Financial Inclusion Beyond Bank Accounts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasised that financial inclusion efforts must extend beyond mere account ownership. This...
Jul 22


MAS Plans New Civil Recourse Options for Retail Investors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is preparing proposals to give retail investors more accessible civil recourse for stock market...
Jul 22


Indian Family Offices Favour Hong Kong for Wealth and Succession Planning
Indian family-owned enterprises are increasingly turning to Hong Kong as a preferred destination for establishing family offices, driven...
Jul 18


Singapore Asset Management Hits USD4.7tr with Record Growth
Singapore’s asset management industry reached an all-time high of SGD6.1tr (USD4.7tr) in assets under management in 2024, representing a...
Jul 18


Hong Kong Targets Capital Market and Digital Finance Leadership
Hong Kong should cement its status as a regional hub for capital markets, digital finance, and treasury operations amid global structural...
Jul 18


Cathay United Unveils Taiwan’s First Onshore Private Bank at Kaohsiung Hub
Cathay United Bank has launched Taiwan’s inaugural onshore private banking service within the newly established Kaohsiung Asset...
Jul 18


Singapore GDP Surges to 4.3% in Q2 2025, Beating Expectations
Singapore’s economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing market expectations of 3.5%, according to...
Jul 17


Sovereign Wealth Funds Raise Investments in China: Invesco Report
Sovereign wealth funds globally are increasing allocations to Chinese assets, drawn by the country’s strengths in digital technology,...
Jul 17


Taiwan Cuts China Investments to Record Low Amid Market Fears
Taiwanese insurers and banks have significantly reduced their exposure to Chinese assets, cutting investments to a record low of...
Jul 17


Woori Financial Group Completes Acquisition of Tongyang and ABL Life
Woori Financial Group has officially completed the acquisition of Tongyang Life Insurance and ABL Life Insurance, celebrating the...
Jul 17


Family Offices Increase Private Credit Allocations as PE Yields Slow
Global family offices are ramping up allocations to private credit in response to declining private equity (PE) yields, industry leaders...
Jul 16


Singapore and China Deepen Green Finance Collaboration
Singapore and China have reinforced their partnership in green and transition finance following the third meeting of the Singapore-China...
Jul 16


China’s Q2 GDP hits 5.2% amid weak consumption and trade concerns
China’s economy expanded 5.2% year-on-year in Q2 2025, according to official data, matching expectations despite subdued domestic demand...
Jul 16


Singapore Named World’s Most Expensive City for Third Year
Singapore has retained its title as the world’s costliest city for the third consecutive year, according to the Julius Baer Global Wealth...
Jul 16


Hong Kong Sets New Cryptoasset Banking Rules Aligned with Basel Standards
Hong Kong has introduced new regulatory standards for banks’ cryptoasset exposures, aligning with global norms established by the Basel...
Jul 15


Singapore Updates Green Finance Guidance on Asia Taxonomy Use
The Sustainable Finance Association of Singapore (SSFA), supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has released updated...
Jul 15


Hong Kong Strengthens Fintech Ties with Global VCs at InvestHK Seminar
Hong Kong’s fintech investment ecosystem received a boost following the successful conclusion of an InvestHK seminar on 10 July. The...
Jul 15


HSBC Leaves Net Zero Banking Alliance but Maintains Green Finance Strategy
HSBC has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major banks reassessing climate-related commitments. The...
Jul 15


Revolut Opens Second Asian Tech Hub in Manila to Boost Global Support
UK fintech giant Revolut has chosen the Philippines as the site of its second Asian technology hub, reaffirming its commitment to the...
Jul 14


Finance Clubs in Singapore Universities Become Banking Career Launchpads
Finance clubs at Singapore’s top universities are evolving into critical gateways for careers in banking, as job markets tighten in the...
Jul 14







