

Citi launches philanthropy solutions for Asia’s ultra-rich
Citi Private Bank has launched new philanthropy advisory solutions in Asia, starting in Singapore, to support ultra-high-net-worth...
Mar 24


Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan to shut HK office, shift focus to Singapore
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will shut its Hong Kong office as it reduces exposure to China, sources said. The Canadian fund, managing...
Mar 24


Macau to host exclusive family office summit in May
BEYOND Expo will host the BEYOND Wealth Summit 2025 on May 23-24 in Macau, in partnership with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation (AFLF)...
Mar 21


South Korea to ease M&A rules for savings bank
South Korea’s financial regulator announced measures to boost savings banks, including easing M&A rules and revising loan classification...
Mar 21


Prudential to sell Taiwan unit to E.Sun
E.Sun Financial Holding Co will acquire a 91.2% stake in PGIM Securities Investment Trust Enterprise, Prudential Financial Inc’s Taiwan...
Mar 21


Former CIMB banker accused of defrauding investors in bond scam
Malaysia’s Securities Commission (SC) has charged Lau Min Thung, a former head of dealing at CIMB Investment Bank, with securities fraud...
Mar 21


Cheng family eyes luxury expansion with Louis Vuitton megastore
Billionaire Cheng family’s New World Development is in talks with Louis Vuitton to open a 40,000-square-foot megastore at its K11 Musea...
Mar 20


Chinese tycoon’s family office sues over USD55m fraud
A Singapore court has ordered a global freeze on assets linked to four former employees accused of misappropriating SGD74m (USD55.5m)...
Mar 20


Thailand urged to give local firms same perks as foreign investors
The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the government to grant local businesses the same tax incentives as foreign investors to...
Mar 20


New faces lead Singapore’s insurance sector
Singapore’s insurance sector is seeing a wave of leadership changes, with new CEOs coming from both insurance and banking backgrounds,...
Mar 20


Hong Kong to host third wealth summit
Hong Kong will host its third wealth summit on March 26, focusing on artificial intelligence, cultural innovation, and wealth management,...
Mar 19


Foreign investors snap up Chinese debt as yields rise
Foreign investors are increasing purchases of Chinese interbank debt as rising mainland yields and favourable currency conversion rates...
Mar 19


Private equity firms bet big on South Korea
Apollo Global Management and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have opened offices in Seoul, joining global private equity firms expanding...
Mar 19


Vietnam’s financial hub strategy should be adaptive, says UK expert
Vietnam does not need to choose between developing a specialised or comprehensive financial centre but can adopt a flexible approach,...
Mar 19


Manulife names Steve Finch as new Asia CEO
Manulife has appointed Steve Finch as Asia president and CEO, effective May 9, succeeding Phil Witherington, who will become the...
Mar 18


Nomura expands wealth team in Singapore, Dubai
Nomura Holdings is expanding its wealth management team in Singapore and Dubai after the unit turned profitable 18 months ahead of...
Mar 18


OECD slashes South Korea’s 2024 growth forecast to 1.5%
The OECD cut South Korea’s 2024 growth forecast to 1.5% from 2.1%, citing rising trade barriers and geopolitical risks, according to its...
Mar 18


Hong Kong issues new guidance on IUL insurance
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority (IA) and Monetary Authority (HKMA) have issued clarification regarding indexed universal life (IUL)...
Mar 18


World Bank raises Vietnam’s growth forecast to 6.8% for 2025
The World Bank has raised Vietnam’s real GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 6.8%, up 0.2 percentage points from its January estimate but...
Mar 17


Thailand gains from trade war as foreign investment rises
Thailand is seeing increased foreign investment amid global trade tensions, helping to drive economic growth toward its 3-3.5% target,...
Mar 17







