

New rules enable Philippine insurers to fund infra projects
The Philippine Insurance Commission (IC) has issued new guidelines allowing life and non-life insurance companies, along with...
Nov 20, 2024


Taiwan pledges overhaul of cryptocurrency tax rules
Taiwan's Ministry of Finance has pledged to review regulations on taxing cryptocurrency gains amid surges in digital asset prices....
Nov 20, 2024


InvestHK launches European drive to attract family offices
Hong Kong's investment promotion agency, InvestHK, has launched a European tour to attract high-net-worth individuals to establish family...
Nov 20, 2024


Singapore, Hong Kong investors positive on Trump outlook
Hong Kong investors view Donald Trump’s election as beneficial for the global economy despite potential US-China tensions, a survey by...
Nov 19, 2024


Family business summit wraps up in Hong Kong
The 2024 Family Business Summit concluded in Hong Kong, uniting principal members of over 100 wealthy families to discuss a range of...
Nov 19, 2024


Hana Financial to enhance wealth services for Hong Kong seniors
Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo has pledged to enhance wealth management services tailored to senior generations in Hong...
Nov 19, 2024


Jared Kushner eyes investment in Indonesia
Jared Kushner, businessman and son-in-law of US president-elect Donald Trump, has expressed interest in investing in Indonesia, according...
Nov 19, 2024


Singapore offers to host 2030 APEC summit
Singapore has offered to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in 2030, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on...
Nov 18, 2024


Thai GDP growth forecast at 2.8% in 2025
Thailand's economy is projected to sustain moderate growth in 2025 despite external risks, the National Economic and Social Development...
Nov 18, 2024


Indonesia's Inspirasi eyes family offices in funding round
Indonesia-based education firm Inspirasi Schools, founded by the creator of Singapore Intercultural Schools (SIS) Group, is seeking to...
Nov 18, 2024


HSBC requires managers to reapply amid division overhaul
HSBC Holdings is requiring hundreds of managers to reapply for positions in its newly formed corporate and institutional banking (CIB)...
Nov 18, 2024


Taiwan insurance sector set for growth
Taiwan’s insurance sector is expected to grow next year, supported by a stable domestic economy and easing monetary policies globally,...
Nov 15, 2024


Digital payments surge in the Philippines, exceeding central bank goals
Digital payment adoption in the Philippines is accelerating, with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reporting that 56% of Filipino...
Nov 15, 2024


Financial complaints against finfluencers on the rise: MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has received an average of five complaints annually over the past five years against financial...
Nov 15, 2024


Hong Kong Investment Funds Association names Stephen Po as advisor
The Hong Kong Investment Funds Association (HKIFA) has appointed Stephen Po as an honorary advisor to provide regulatory expertise for...
Nov 15, 2024


Goldman Sachs debuts unified family office services platform
Goldman Sachs has launched a streamlined family office platform that merges its Ayco and Private Wealth Management services, offering...
Nov 14, 2024


HK’s eMPF platform under fire for missing MPF contributions
Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) faces criticism as some MPF accounts on its newly launched eMPF platform do...
Nov 14, 2024


SG family office Ruifeng invests USD1.21m in proptech startup MilikiRumah
Singapore-based family office Ruifeng Wealth Management has invested SGD1.6m (USD1.21) in Indonesian proptech startup MilikiRumah, which...
Nov 14, 2024


Thailand targets 3.5% growth with new stimulus
Thailand aims for 3.5% economic growth in 2025, up from this year’s 2.7% forecast, with plans to implement additional stimulus measures,...
Nov 14, 2024


Hong Kong's 2023 growth expected near lower end of forecast
Hong Kong's economic growth for 2023 is anticipated to be near the lower end of the government's forecast range of 2.5% to 3.5%,...
Nov 13, 2024

