

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life buys 15% stake in Australia’s Challenger
Dai-ichi Life Holdings will acquire a 15.1% stake in Australian life insurer Challenger Ltd for JPY80bn ($559m) from MS&AD Insurance...
Apr 17, 2025


Hong Kong unveils new e-banking rules to fight fraud
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will launch new anti-fraud measures on Monday to curb financial scams that caused losses of...
Apr 17, 2025


Indonesia targets US talks to counter tariff impact
Indonesia is set to hold a week-long series of trade, investment, and financial-sector talks in Washington from April 16 to 23 as it...
Apr 16, 2025


IFF Launches Sci-Tech Finance Committee in Wuhan
The International Finance Forum (IFF) launched its Sci-Tech Finance Committee at the Wuhan Institute of Industrial Innovation and...
Apr 16, 2025


Moody’s flags Taiwan insurers’ vulnerability to market swings
Taiwan’s insurance sector is more exposed to market volatility triggered by US tariffs due to smaller capital buffers, while its banks...
Apr 16, 2025


Singapore’s GSX Bank acquires Validus Capital
GXS Bank has received regulatory approval to acquire Validus Capital, the Singaporean SME lending subsidiary of Validus Investment...
Apr 16, 2025


Bilateral trade surges as China bets on Vietnam
China and Vietnam are poised to strengthen economic ties through complementary trade structures, digital transformation, and regional...
Apr 15, 2025


JP Morgan taps investment veteran for Asia institutional clients
JP Morgan Private Bank has appointed Wayne Bowers as managing director and head of institutional investment solutions in Asia, as the...
Apr 15, 2025


Family-owned enterprises generate USD8.8tr in 2024
Family-owned businesses are crucial to the global economy, generating USD8.8tr in revenue in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, and...
Apr 15, 2025


Singapore deal-making holds amid global market turmoil
Despite global trade uncertainty and rising market volatility, Singapore may remain a hub for deal-making as firms restructure supply...
Apr 15, 2025


Singapore faces parliament scrutiny over family office governance
Singapore’s regulatory approach to family offices is under scrutiny following a recent multi-million-dollar scandal involving a...
Apr 14, 2025


Citi aims to expand wealth management front office in Asia
Citi is targeting significant growth in its wealth management operations in Asia, with a particular focus on expanding its front office...
Apr 14, 2025


Nomura AM enters HK retail market with five fund launches
Nomura Asset Management has launched five UCITS funds in Hong Kong, authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, for...
Apr 14, 2025


GenAI adoption rising in Hong Kong finance sector
The use of generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is gaining ground in Hong Kong’s financial sector, according to a study by the Hong...
Apr 14, 2025


200 family offices gather in Hong Kong for Family Office Summit
Hong Kong hosted the 2025 Family Office Summit on April 10, bringing together over 200 family offices, family office professionals, and...
Apr 11, 2025


UAE and Hong Kong family office bodies join forces
The Emirates Family Office Association (EFOA) and the Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy (HKAWL) have formed a strategic alliance to...
Apr 11, 2025


The ADB forecasts slight dip in APAC growth
Developing Asia and the Pacific are projected to experience slightly slower economic growth of 4.9% this year, down from 5.0% in 2024,...
Apr 11, 2025


Chinese premier meets economic experts, entrepreneurs
Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired a symposium with economists and entrepreneurs to assess the economic outlook and gather input on future...
Apr 11, 2025


Family offices slash deals amid trade war fears
Deal activity by single-family offices fell sharply in March as wealthy investors grew cautious amid fears of a trade war. According to...
Apr 10, 2025


Raffles warns of rising volatility, urges diversification
Raffles Family Office said volatility is likely to rise amid heightened uncertainty, particularly under a potential Trump administration,...
Apr 10, 2025

