

Taiwan’s financial sector cuts China exposure to record low
Taiwanese financial institutions’ exposure to China fell to a record-low TWD876.95bn (USD29.71bn) by end-April, down 15.89% from a year...
Jun 19, 2025


South Korea forms task force to address US trade, tariff issues
South Korea has launched a task force to address trade and tariff issues with the US following Washington’s announcement of 50% tariffs...
Jun 19, 2025


Hong Kong outpaces Singapore in digital wealth adoption
Hong Kong leads Singapore in digital wealth management adoption, with 93% of individuals holding at least USD100,000 in investable assets...
Jun 18, 2025


FDI to developing economies hits 18-year low: World Bank
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into developing economies fell to USD435bn in 2023, the lowest since 2005, due to rising trade barriers...
Jun 18, 2025


HKMA targets regulated stablecoin framework in coming years
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) aims to establish a reliable, regulated stablecoin environment within a few years, following the...
Jun 18, 2025


Thai insurance sector seen to continue growth in H2
Muang Thai Life Assurance expects Thailand’s insurance sector to grow steadily in H2 2025 despite global uncertainties and the adoption...
Jun 18, 2025


Family offices show growing appetite for direct investing
BNY Wealth’s latest global survey of 282 professionals at single-family offices shows growing appetite for direct investing, with 64%...
Jun 17, 2025


Thailand trails ASEAN peers in innovation
Thai businesses lag behind ASEAN peers in innovation and R&D, posing a serious threat to SME competitiveness, according to the World...
Jun 17, 2025


Philippine SEC cancels 401 lenders for non-compliance
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked the registrations and licences of 401 lending companies for repeated...
Jun 17, 2025


Chubb opens first wealth centre in Hong Kong
American-Swiss insurer Chubb has opened its first wealth centre in Hong Kong, targeting the city’s growing base of affluent and...
Jun 17, 2025


Japan business mood turns negative amid US tariff fears
Japan’s business sentiment deteriorated in the April-June quarter for the first time in over a year, with growing concerns over US...
Jun 16, 2025


Family offices cut return outlook in 2025: Lombard Odier
Single family offices (SFOs) trimmed their long-term return expectations across most asset classes in 2025 amid rising macroeconomic...
Jun 16, 2025


HK looks for ‘first-mover’ edge over US, Singapore in payments
Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global stablecoin hub with one of the world’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks, set to take...
Jun 16, 2025


Taiwan regulator tightens M&A rules for financial sector
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission unveiled plans to tighten rules on mergers and acquisitions in the financial sector,...
Jun 16, 2025


Raffles Family Office CEO heads HK-SG business association
Raffles Family Office Group CEO Chi-man Kwan has been elected president of the Hong Kong Singapore Business Association (HSBA), a...
Jun 13, 2025


World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%
The World Bank cut its 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3%, down 0.4 percentage point, citing rising trade barriers and heightened...
Jun 13, 2025


IFC, QBE Asia team up to tackle property insurance gap
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and QBE Asia have launched a strategic partnership to expand the Building Resilience Index...
Jun 13, 2025


Dutch asset manager Robeco names Singapore head
Robeco has named Thu Ha Chow as Country Head for Singapore, in addition to her role as Head of Fixed Income, Asia, as the Dutch asset...
Jun 13, 2025


Hong Kong family offices key to Hubei tech expansion
Hong Kong family offices are central to a new cross-border initiative unveiled at the 2nd Sci-tech Finance Dialogue in Hubei Province....
Jun 12, 2025


Nintendo family office backs indie studio K2 Pictures
The Yamauchi No. 10 Family Office, which manages assets for Nintendo’s founding family, has acquired an 11% stake in independent film...
Jun 12, 2025

