

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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Hong Kong Insurance Industry Set for 55% Growth by 2032
Hong Kong’s insurance sector is poised for significant growth, with total gross premiums expected to rise by 55% to reach USD127bn by...
Jul 14, 2025


Thailand Calls for ASEAN Unity in Face of Looming US Tariffs
Thailand’s former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to form a unified ASEAN negotiation team to challenge the...
Jul 14, 2025


Singapore Cuts Family Office Tax Incentive Wait to 3 Months
Singapore will shorten the waiting period for wealthy individuals establishing family offices to access tax incentives from 12 months to...
Jul 11, 2025






