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Bank of Singapore Family Office Catalyst Launched for Ultra-Wealthy

The Bank of Singapore family office unit has unveiled its Family Office Catalyst, offering ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) with...

FAMILY OFFICES

4 hours ago

Hong Kong Banking Talent Gap Emerges in AI and Green Finance

A new study has highlighted a Hong Kong banking talent gap in artificial intelligence, green finance, and regional expertise, posing...

ECONOMY

4 hours ago

Crypto outpaces stocks in South Korea, new highs reached

South Korea’s crypto market surged in November, with trading volumes rivalling the stock market and over 15 million accounts, fuelled by...

OTHER NEWS

Dec 27, 2024

New crypto regulations could spark Philippines market growth

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission’s draft rules for crypto asset service providers could boost investor protection and...

REGULATION

Dec 27, 2024

Chinese funds withdraw US private equity investments

Several Chinese state-backed funds have withdrawn capital from US private equity (PE) firms as rising geopolitical tensions between China...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Apr 24

Japan’s Nomura to acquire Macquarie’s asset management units in US, Europe

Nomura will acquire Macquarie Group’s public asset management operations in the US and Europe for about USD1.8 billion, in a deal set to...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Apr 24

Malaysia GDP Forecast Cut to 4%-4.8% Amid Trade Uncertainty

Bank Negara Malaysia has lowered its 2025 GDP growth forecast to 4%–4.8%, down from 4.5%–5.5%, citing global trade uncertainty and...

ECONOMY

Jul 31

Asia Finance Unions Push Socially Responsible Reform at SAFSUC Colombo

Finance sector unions from Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh have pledged to advance socially responsible finance and...

OTHER NEWS

Jul 31

MPF Asset Growth Hits Record USD178bn as Hong Kong Accounts Surge

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) assets have surged past HKD1.4tr (USD178bn) as of end-June, reaching a historic high,...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Jul 30

Vietnam Financial Centres Plan Gains Swiss Expertise for Future Growth

Vietnam is partnering with Switzerland to develop international financial centres, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man said during...

ECONOMY

Jul 30

APAC Bank Fraud Risks Rise with Scams and Mule Accounts, FICO Reports

Scams and money mule accounts have overtaken traditional fraud as the primary threat to banks in Asia-Pacific, according to a FICO survey...

REGULATION

Jul 30

Airwallex MAS Licence Secured for Yield Investment Product in Singapore

Airwallex has obtained a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing it to launch its...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Jul 30

IFF AI Competitiveness Index Report Highlights Hong Kong as Global Hub

Prof. Dr. Patrick Glauner, IFF AI Committee Coordinator The International Finance Forum (IFF) has released the third edition of its...

ECONOMY

Jul 29

Family Office Compensation Report Reveals 20% Pay Rise for Senior Roles

Family offices are significantly raising compensation to retain investment talent, with base salaries for senior positions increasing by...

FAMILY OFFICES

Jul 29

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Citigroup APAC Prime Finance to be Led by Jignesh Patel - 14 August 2025

Citigroup Restructures Global Rates Team with Sharper Focus on Japan Market - 11 August 2025

Societe Generale Appoints Jerome Niddam as Asia Pacific CEO - 05 August 2025

Koo Yun-cheol Unveils AI and Tax Reforms as South Korea Finance Minister - 23 July 2025

Hong Kong Reappoints SFC Executive Directors for Key Roles - 22 July 2025

Citi Strengthens Japan Team with New Investment Banking Co-Heads - 04 July 2025

PwC Hong Kong Names Josephine Kwan as New AWM Leader - 01 July 2025

IQ-EQ Targets Asian Growth with New Leadership for Family Office Expansion - 27 June 2025

HSBC names Asia veteran as global M&A head - 20 June 2025

Raffles Family Office CEO heads HK-SG business association - 13 June 2025

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 ,...

ECONOMY

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,...

ECONOMY

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...

FAMILY OFFICES

Jul 28

Shinhan Bank UK Investment to Reach USD2.7bn by 2030

Shinhan Bank plans to expand its total investment in the United Kingdom to KRW3.7tr (USD2.7bn) by 2030 as part of its strategy to...

ECONOMY

Jul 28

ADB Lowers Hong Kong Growth Forecast to 2% for 2024

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered its 2024 Hong Kong growth forecast from 2.3% to 2%, citing global trade risks and supply...

ECONOMY

Jul 28

HKMA AML Fines Target Three Banks for Compliance Gaps

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued AML fines against Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Bank of Communications (BCOM), and its...

REGULATION

Jul 28

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