China restricts US-bound investments
China has restricted local firms from making new investments in the United States, people familiar with the matter said, in a move that...
Apr 7
Fintech Aspire secures MAS licence, to launch SME investment product
B2B fintech platform Aspire said on Thursday it has secured a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore...
Apr 7
Family offices in Asia boost AI bets – UBS
Artificial intelligence is becoming a top investment theme among family offices in Singapore and across Asia, UBS’ LH Koh said at CNBC’s...
Apr 4
Hong Kong IPO market may enter global top 3 – Deloitte
Hong Kong may host a mega IPO as early as this quarter and could rank among the top three global IPO markets by fundraising in 2025,...
Apr 4
Man Group, Endowus launch credit tie-up for Asia wealth clients
Singapore-based Endowus has partnered with global asset manager Man Group to offer credit investment strategies to clients in Singapore...
Apr 4
US-Korea alliance strong despite hurdles, says AmCham chief
AmCham Korea CEO James Kim expressed confidence in South Korea-US economic ties despite near-term challenges, during a Global Business...
Apr 4
Hong Kong attracts 150 new family offices
Hong Kong’s innovation, technology growth, and vibrant art market are attracting around 150 new family offices despite geopolitical...
Apr 3
Family offices lack cybersecurity plans – study
Nearly 43% of family offices globally have suffered cyber attacks in the past two years, yet many lack adequate protection, according to...
Apr 3
Vietnam PM urges banks to implement Basel III
Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has instructed the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) to consider commercial banks’ proposals on...
Apr 3
Thai insurers rethink disaster policies after earthquake
Thailand’s insurance industry is preparing to discontinue free earthquake coverage and introduce standalone policies following the recent...
Apr 3
China, Japan, South Korea vow stronger trade ties
Trade ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea pledged to deepen economic ties and ensure the smooth flow of goods, a few days before...
Apr 2
Three investment firms set up offices in HK
Three investment firms, including one from the United States, are establishing offices in Hong Kong as the city sees renewed financial...
Apr 2
Japan business sentiment dips as trade tensions rise
Positive business sentiment among Japan’s major manufacturers declined in the three months to March, reflecting mounting trade tensions,...
Apr 2
More employees, fewer executives at South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates
South Korea’s top 30 conglomerates reduced executive positions while increasing their workforce in 2024 amid an economic slowdown,...
Apr 2
Hong Kong’s family office count to exceed 3,000
Hong Kong’s family office count is expected to exceed 3,000 as geopolitical tensions drive investors to the city, according to Financial...
Apr 1
Hong Kong launches digital knowledge hub for family offices
Hong Kong has launched the Family Office Nexus Digital Knowledge Hub to support family offices with insights on wealth management,...
Apr 1
Taiwan approves Taishin Financial - Shing Kong Financial merger
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has approved the merger of Taishin Financial Holding Co and Shin Kong Financial Holding Co,...
Apr 1
HSBC to boost wealth investments in Hong Kong
HSBC plans to significantly expand its wealth management and technology investments in Hong Kong, leveraging the city as a base to...
Apr 1
DBS eyes majority stake in Indonesia's Panin Bank
DBS Group is leading the race to acquire a controlling stake in Indonesia’s Panin Bank, ahead of Malaysia’s CIMB Group, according to...
Mar 31
HKMA plans Wealth Connect 3.0 expansion
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is preparing to launch ‘Wealth Connect 3.0’, an upgraded version of its cross-border...
Mar 31
