At least five large firms from China’s mainland and Hong Kong have signaled intentions to launch on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) over the next 12 to 18 months. These businesses include a Chinese ...
Convergence of financial services presents opportunities for remisiers in S’pore, say market watchers
SINGAPORE] Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, said PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min. Read more at The Business Times.
Income’s financial advisory arm wants to capture demand for alternative investments
SINGAPORE] Amid growing demand for private market and alternative investment products in Singapore, financial advisers are increasing efforts to offer products in addition to the traditional insurance ...
Sagarmatha Sambaad is a learning opportunity for Nepal
Nepal's mountains have less snow and the country's glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate. The Himalayas warm 0.3-0.7 degrees Celsius faster than the global average. Nepal's rivers are vital for ...
Malaysia partners with banks to boost investments in Johor special economic zone
Malaysia is partnering with financial institutions to drive investments and financing support for its special economic zone in the southern state of Johor, the economy minister, Rafizi Ramli, said on ...
S. Korea vows to closely monitor market following U.S. credit rating downgrade
South Korea's finance ministry said Monday the recent downgrade of the United States' sovereign credit rating by global rating agency Moody's could increase volatility in global markets and it will ...
Philippine Gaming Giant Bloomberry Posts Strong Financial Growth in First Quarter 2025
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, a leading integrated resort developer and operator in the Philippines, has demonstrated remarkable financial resilience and growth during the first quarter of 2025. The ...
Japan’s Ishiba rules out tax cuts funded by debt issuance
Japan will not resort to tax cuts funded by additional debt issuance, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday, pushing back against political pressure to loosen fiscal policy ahead of an upper ...
India’s Trade Deficit To Be 1.2% Of GDP, Reciprocal Tariffs Pose Threat
India's trade outlook for the current financial year remains uncertain due to the looming threat of reciprocal tariffs by the United States, according to a report by Union Bank of India. The report ...
China advances high-level opening-up of financial sector amid global economic shifts: report
China achieved notable progress in 2024 in developing a more scientific and stable financial regulatory system while advancing high-level opening-up of its financial sector, according to a key policy ...