

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


South Korea Eyes Dividend Tax Reform to Attract Investment
South Korea is considering a major reform of its dividend tax regime to encourage higher shareholder payouts and attract long-term...
Jul 11, 2025


Hong Kong Partners with Tech Giants to Tackle Online Financial Fraud
Hong Kong regulators have launched the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0, a new framework developed in partnership with major...
Jul 11, 2025


Singapore Boosts Finance Internships and Work-Study Opportunities
Ten major financial institutions in Singapore are partnering with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) to offer around 300...
Jul 11, 2025


Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Climbs to USD776m in H1 2025
Southeast Asia’s fintech sector raised USD776m in the first half of 2025, up 31% from H2 2024 but still down 22% year-on-year, according...
Jul 10, 2025


China Defends BRICS After Trump Threatens Tariffs
China has defended the BRICS bloc as a cooperative platform after former US President Donald Trump vowed to impose 10% tariffs on...
Jul 10, 2025


OCBC to Lend SGD5bn to Founders Across Southeast Asia
OCBC Bank has set a SGD5bn lending target through 2028 to support serial entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, extending its founder-centric...
Jul 10, 2025


South Korea’s IGIS Highlights ESG Gains with 2024 Sustainability Report
IGIS Asset Management, South Korea’s largest real estate asset manager, has published its second annual sustainability report, outlining...
Jul 10, 2025

