

China Leads IFF Global Sustainability Index 2025 Amid Green Growth
The International Finance Forum (IFF) and China Galaxy Securities have released the 2025 Global Sustainable Investment Index Report ,...
Jul 29


SCB X AI-Powered Virtual Bank to Launch in 2026 with USD140m Capital
SCB X, the parent company of Siam Commercial Bank, plans to launch its virtual bank by mid-2026 under the “AI Native Bank” model,...
Jul 29


DBS Private Assets Platform Opens Access for Asia’s Family Offices
DBS Private Bank, in partnership with Hamilton Lane, has launched Private Assets Tailored by Hamilton Lane (PATH), a private assets...
Jul 28


Ittapat Maps Cross-Border Future for Thai Family Offices
Wealth Platforms Group CEO Ittapat Akaraveepakin is redefining how Thai family offices approach wealth management by promoting...
Jul 25


Taiwan’s KGI Bank Opens Hong Kong Branch with Family Office Focus
Taiwan’s KGI Bank has launched its first overseas branch in Hong Kong to strengthen cross-border wealth management and family office...
Jul 24


Navis Leads USD58m Investment in Eton Solutions as Family Office Sector Expands
Navis Capital Partners, a Southeast Asian private equity firm, has led a USD58m Series C funding round for Eton Solutions, a US-based...
Jul 22


Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Executive Directors for Key Roles
The Hong Kong government has reappointed Christina Choi, Rico Leung, and Michael Duignan as executive directors of the Securities and...
Jul 22


BSP Calls for Broader Financial Inclusion Beyond Bank Accounts
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has emphasised that financial inclusion efforts must extend beyond mere account ownership. This...
Jul 22


Indian Family Offices Favour Hong Kong for Wealth and Succession Planning
Indian family-owned enterprises are increasingly turning to Hong Kong as a preferred destination for establishing family offices, driven...
Jul 18


Singapore GDP Surges to 4.3% in Q2 2025, Beating Expectations
Singapore’s economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing market expectations of 3.5%, according to...
Jul 17


Singapore Updates Green Finance Guidance on Asia Taxonomy Use
The Sustainable Finance Association of Singapore (SSFA), supported by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has released updated...
Jul 15


HSBC Leaves Net Zero Banking Alliance but Maintains Green Finance Strategy
HSBC has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major banks reassessing climate-related commitments. The...
Jul 15


Thailand Calls for ASEAN Unity in Face of Looming US Tariffs
Thailand’s former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij has urged the government to form a unified ASEAN negotiation team to challenge the...
Jul 14


Singapore Cuts Family Office Tax Incentive Wait to 3 Months
Singapore will shorten the waiting period for wealthy individuals establishing family offices to access tax incentives from 12 months to...
Jul 11


Southeast Asia Fintech Funding Climbs to USD776m in H1 2025
Southeast Asia’s fintech sector raised USD776m in the first half of 2025, up 31% from H2 2024 but still down 22% year-on-year, according...
Jul 10


Hong Kong’s InvestHK Boosts Web3 and Fintech Cooperation with Japan
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has concluded a five-day mission to Japan, reinforcing ties in Web3 and fintech sectors while promoting...
Jul 8


Stablecoin Operators Show Interest in Hong Kong as New Rules Loom
Several stablecoin issuers are engaging with Hong Kong authorities as the city prepares to implement its new regulatory framework next...
Jul 8


Hong Kong Leads Global IPO Market in H1 2025, Says PwC
Hong Kong led the global IPO market in the first half of 2025, hosting 44 listings that raised HKD107.1bn (USD13.7bn), according to PwC....
Jul 7


Hong Kong Must Evolve to Attract Multifamily Offices, CUHK Report Finds
Hong Kong must enhance its financial ecosystem to attract more multifamily offices (MFOs), according to a white paper published by the...
Jul 4


BIS Flags Global Financial System Risks Amid Economic Fragmentation
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned of growing instability in the global financial system, citing geopolitical...
Jul 3