

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


Indonesia proposes Singapore-style arbitration to attract investors
Indonesia’s Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister, Luhut Pandjaitan, has proposed adopting arbitration rules similar to...
Jul 26, 2024


MAS proposes standardised financial rules for all REITs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper proposing new financial regulations for all Real Estate...
Jul 26, 2024


Franklin Resources refutes rumours of Beijing office shutdown
Franklin Resources, also known as Franklin Templeton, denied rumours of closing its Beijing office, confirming that no application for...
Jul 26, 2024


China’s fund managers face salary caps amid austerity measures
Two leading Chinese fund managers, under a new government austerity drive, have implemented income caps for staff, with mandates to...
Jul 25, 2024


South Korean family businesses see generational shift in ownership
A recent analysis by corporate tracker CEO Score revealed that the second generation of owners in 81 “middle market enterprises” in South...
Jul 25, 2024


HSBC, SBF launch guide to fuel ASEAN business expansion
HSBC and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to support local businesses in...
Jul 25, 2024


CashOn launches HK’s first digital currency lending platform
CashOn, a fintech company specialising in Web3 applications, has launched Hong Kong’s first digital currency lending matching platform,...
Jul 25, 2024


HKIFA suggests more inclusive ETF trading under stock connect
The inclusion of eligible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) under Stock Connect, which facilitates trading between mainland China and Hong...
Jul 24, 2024

