

Rustem Family Office backs SG fintech CrediLinq's USD8.5m funding
Rustem Family Office joined Citi North America, OM/VC, and MS&AD Ventures in backing CrediLinq’s USD8.5m Series A round as the...
May 21, 2025


Hong Kong courts overseas insurers amid global trade risks
Hong Kong is inviting overseas-incorporated insurers with significant local operations to re-domicile in the city, aiming to boost its...
May 21, 2025


Hong Kong private‑wealth body grows membership count
Hong Kong’s Private Wealth Management Association has expanded its ranks in 2025, admitting Robeco, Apollo Global Management,...
May 14, 2025


Taiwan central bank tells financial firms to follow forex rules
Taiwan’s central bank has told financial institutions to enforce foreign‑exchange rules more strictly after the Taiwan dollar appreciated...
May 14, 2025


Family offices urged to reduce exposure to US equities, treasuries
Topaz Family Office, a Hong Kong-based advisory firm, has urged family offices to reduce exposure to US equities and treasuries, citing...
May 7, 2025


Hong Kong IPO filings surge amid market momentum
Initial public offering applications at the Hong Kong stock exchange rose 29% in the first four months of 2025 as issuers moved quickly...
May 7, 2025


Half of Chinese exporters plan to cut US business amid tariff pressure
Nearly half of Chinese foreign trade companies plan to scale back business with the US following tariff hikes, according to a survey by...
Apr 30, 2025


Vietnam committed to building first International Financial Centre
Vietnam’s National Assembly could review a draft resolution for the development of an International Financial Centre (IFC) as early as...
Apr 30, 2025


Ant Group buys first brokerage licence with USD359m Bright Smart deal
Ant Group is acquiring a controlling stake in Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group for HKD2.81bn (USD359m), marking its first...
Apr 30, 2025


Asian investors lag in digital investing: Survey
Retail investors in Asia are less likely to hold investments on digital platforms than their global peers, despite relying heavily on...
Apr 23, 2025


Hong Kong ends MPF offsetting rule
Hong Kong will scrap the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) offsetting mechanism on May 1, a move expected to boost workers’ retirement...
Apr 23, 2025


Japan’s Fukoku Mutual shifts to superlong government bonds
Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance plans to increase its holdings of Japan’s superlong government bonds this fiscal year, taking advantage of...
Apr 23, 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


Family offices gain boost as HK airport adds art facility
An art-storage facility at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open later this year or early 2025, completing the city’s...
Apr 9, 2025


HK vows support for exporters hit by US tariffs
Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau met with representatives from 10 local business chambers on Monday...
Apr 9, 2025


Foreign investment in Vietnam hits USD11bn in Q1
Vietnam attracted USD10.98bn in foreign investment in Q1 2025, up 35% year-on-year, driven by strong capital inflows into manufacturing...
Apr 9, 2025


China, Japan, South Korea vow stronger trade ties
Trade ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea pledged to deepen economic ties and ensure the smooth flow of goods, a few days before...
Apr 2, 2025


Three investment firms set up offices in HK
Three investment firms, including one from the United States, are establishing offices in Hong Kong as the city sees renewed financial...
Apr 2, 2025






