

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


Centaline Family Office Boosts Structured Product Access with Goldhorse Deal
Centaline Family Office has entered into a partnership with Goldhorse Capital Management to enhance access to structured products through...
Jul 9, 2025


Hong Kong MPF Sees Strongest First-Half Gains in Nearly a Decade
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) recorded its strongest first-half performance since 2016, with the composite index rising 8.9%...
Jul 9, 2025


Singapore Slaps Fines on Nine Banks Over USD2.4bn Laundering Case
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined nine financial institutions a combined SGD27.45m for anti-money laundering lapses...
Jul 9, 2025


Philippine FSCC Monitors Financial Risks Amid Global Volatility
The Philippines’ Financial Stability Coordination Council (FSCC) is closely monitoring evolving risks to the financial system amid...
Jul 9, 2025


Hong Kong’s InvestHK Boosts Web3 and Fintech Cooperation with Japan
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has concluded a five-day mission to Japan, reinforcing ties in Web3 and fintech sectors while promoting...
Jul 8, 2025


Singapore’s Primrose Capital Expands to Abu Dhabi’s Booming Asset Market
Singapore-based Primrose Capital Management has secured in-principle approval from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority,...
Jul 8, 2025


Singapore’s MAS Tightens Fund Management Oversight to Tackle Global Risks
Singapore’s central bank is tightening its oversight of the fund management sector to bolster resilience in the face of mounting global...
Jul 8, 2025


Stablecoin Operators Show Interest in Hong Kong as New Rules Loom
Several stablecoin issuers are engaging with Hong Kong authorities as the city prepares to implement its new regulatory framework next...
Jul 8, 2025


BlackRock: APAC Investors Cut US Exposure, Shift to China and HK ETFs
Asia-Pacific investors are scaling back US asset exposure amid market volatility linked to US trade policies and fiscal challenges,...
Jul 7, 2025


Philippines Misses Upper-Middle-Income Status in 2025 – World Bank
The Philippines remains classified as a lower-middle-income economy, having narrowly missed the World Bank’s 2025 threshold for...
Jul 7, 2025


Asian CFOs Most Pessimistic About Global Economy – Teneo Survey
More than 80% of CFOs in Asia expect global economic conditions to worsen in the coming months, the highest level of pessimism among all...
Jul 7, 2025


Hong Kong Leads Global IPO Market in H1 2025, Says PwC
Hong Kong led the global IPO market in the first half of 2025, hosting 44 listings that raised HKD107.1bn (USD13.7bn), according to PwC....
Jul 7, 2025


Hong Kong Must Evolve to Attract Multifamily Offices, CUHK Report Finds
Hong Kong must enhance its financial ecosystem to attract more multifamily offices (MFOs), according to a white paper published by the...
Jul 4, 2025


80% of South Korean Corporates to Maintain Investment levels in H2
Nearly 80% of South Korea’s leading firms plan to hold investment levels steady in the second half of 2025, matching their first-half...
Jul 4, 2025


Fitch Issues Cautious Outlook for Thai Corporates in 2025
Thai corporates face a challenging earnings outlook in 2025, especially in the petrochemical and energy sectors, amid global demand...
Jul 4, 2025


Citi Strengthens Japan Team with New Investment Banking Co-Heads
Citi has appointed Akira Kiyota and Taiji Nagasaka as co-heads of investment banking for Japan, as part of a strategic push to deepen its...
Jul 4, 2025


BIS Flags Global Financial System Risks Amid Economic Fragmentation
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned of growing instability in the global financial system, citing geopolitical...
Jul 3, 2025


Singapore Enacts Anti-Scam Law to Restrict Transfers by Potential Victims
Singapore has introduced the Protection from Scams Act 2025, granting police powers to temporarily restrict banking and credit...
Jul 3, 2025

