

Singapore regulator bans asset management firm’s ex-CEO for two years
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a two-year prohibition order against Sun Quan, the executive director and former CEO...
Aug 2, 2024


Warburg Pincus, Lendlease launch life sciences real estate JV
Warburg Pincus and Lendlease announced the final closing of a life sciences real estate joint venture platform, with each committing 50%...
Aug 2, 2024


Hong Kong firm expands its family office services amid real estate slump
Centaline Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Centaline Group, is expanding its family office services amid a real estate...
Aug 2, 2024


HK Exchange Fund income falls 11% in H1 2024
Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund reported HKD104bn (USD13.31bn) in investment income for the first half of the year, down 11% from 2023, the...
Aug 1, 2024


China loses appeal as investors look to Japan, India & South Korea
Alternative investors are diversifying into Japan, India, and South Korea as China loses appeal for private equity, real estate, and...
Aug 1, 2024


Global accounting body pushes for better climate reporting
A global accounting body proposed guidance for companies to better show the impact of climate change on their financial performance,...
Aug 1, 2024


HSBC reports strong wealth growth, surpasses estimates
HSBC Holdings reported a slight 0.4% decline in first-half profit but still exceeded analyst estimates, driven by higher global interest...
Aug 1, 2024


Liquidators appointed for Tahoe Life following regulatory probe
Several liquidators from Deloitte have been appointed for Tahoe Life, a Chinese-controlled insurer, following regulatory investigations...
Jul 31, 2024


Singapore’s Temasek plans USD30bn US investment over five years
Singapore state investor Temasek plans to invest up to USD30bn in the US over the next five years, focusing on healthcare, financial...
Jul 31, 2024


Chinese firms eye Malaysia’s Penang for investment opportunities
Penang has seen a rise in inquiries from Chinese companies about investment opportunities, reflecting confidence in the region’s economic...
Jul 31, 2024


Japanese firms helping employees to build up financial assets
Japanese companies are increasingly helping employees build personal financial assets through expert advice and educational seminars....
Jul 31, 2024


JPMorgan appoints New Asia-Pacific ECM co-heads
JPMorgan Chase announced new leadership appointments in its Equity Capital Markets (ECM) for Asia-Pacific, naming Sunil Dhupelia and...
Jul 30, 2024


Investors welcome South Korea’s inheritance tax reduction
South Korea’s plan to lower its inheritance tax for the first time since 1995 could stimulate the economy and stocks, say investors. The...
Jul 30, 2024


APAC family offices embrace AI, alternative assets
Generative AI is expected to become the top investment theme for family offices in the next two to three years, with health tech and...
Jul 30, 2024


HK’s eMPF achieves milestone with over 20,000 registrations
The eMPF platform, launched to digitise Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) management, has garnered over 20,000 registered users...
Jul 30, 2024


China expands and simplifies foreign investment regulations
China’s central bank and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange have updated the rules for the Qualified Foreign Institutional...
Jul 29, 2024


Cross-border property investments in APAC to rise by more than 33%
Knight Frank forecasts a significant rebound in cross-border real estate investments in Asia-Pacific for the second half of 2024. Their...
Jul 29, 2024


Eddie Yue reappointed as HKMA chief for another five years
Eddie Yue has been reappointed as the chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) for another five-year term starting...
Jul 29, 2024


Hanwha Asset Management debuts Plus ETFs
Hanwha Asset Management, South Korea’s sixth-largest in net assets for ETFs, launched its new ETF brand, Plus, replacing Arirang. This...
Jul 29, 2024


Philippines central bank on track for CBDC implementation by 2029
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, is progressing well with its study and testing of a central...
Jul 26, 2024







