KKR-led consortium with Singtel to buy ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
It marks one of the largest digital infrastructure transactions in Southeast Asia.
Biggest geopolitical risks for investors in 2026
Many themes of 2025, including Trump, Ukraine, Taiwan and gold, show little sign of stabilising in 2026.
Asian equity managers prefer AI-adjacent stocks: Morningstar
Top rated Asian equity managers are looking for second-order beneficiaries of AI rather than direct enablers, according to Morningstar.
Record year for ETFs
ETF flows in Asia Pacific grew by 42% in 2025, according to JP Morgan Asset Management.
HSBC opens new Premier Centre in Malaysia
The Premier Centre for affluent clients is in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
China and HK companies boast highest distribution cover ratio among major markets: study
A Capital Group study still sees scope for higher distributions in Hong Kong and China even in the absence of profit growth.
Investors chasing Hong Kong chip IPOs grapple Nvidia’s return amid state push
Investors in Hong Kong chip listings must balance riding China’s push for self-sufficiency with the return of Nvidia’s H200.
Singapore’s Trust Bank launches fractional trading of US stocks & ETFs
The bank has collaborated with Saxo Singapore to provide the service.
Harvest Global Investments reshuffles C-suite
Charlie Chen has been promoted to chief executive officer of Harvest Global Investments.
Bank of Singapore names new CFO
Collins Chin joins from OCBC, the parent of Bank of Singapore.
Schroders: US equities continue to show potential
Gold and energy are defensive plays, says the investment manager.
JPMAM approved to launch Singapore & Asia equity fund
The fund launch is part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme.
InnovestX partners with China AMC in Thailand to offer exposure to ETFs
The collaboration provides two depositary receipts linked to China stock ETFs.
This China fund manager looks for ‘cheap Ferraris and Fords’
Being open minded about quality, but strict on valuation, is key to the approach of the Federated Hermes China Equity fund, explains portfolio manager Sandy Pei.
Arcesium opens Hong Kong office
The new Asia Pacific hub extends the data technology firm’s operations from Europe and the US.
Leadership transition at Siam Commercial Bank
The CEO Kris Chantanotoke completes his term in July.
Dan Kemp exits Morningstar
He was most latterly chief research & investment officer.
UBS GWM hires Carl Ashton for its Australia team
Ashton has joined from Citi and is based in Singapore.
Bank of Singapore doubles assets in Singapore discretionary mandates
Strong interest in Singapore equities drove the growth in the bank’s discretionary portfolio.
HSBC Private Bank to exclusively distribute new Janus Henderson thematic fund
The Janus Henderson Horizon Discovering New Alpha Fund (DNA) will invest in 50 high-conviction stocks drawing on the firm’s best ideas.
SFC fines and reprimands Saxo Capital Markets
The Hong Kong firm has been fined HK$4m for regulatory breaches over distribution of virtual asset-related products.
UOBAM launches Asean dividend ETF
UOBAM is partnering with FTSE Russell and Ping An Fund Management to offer the ETF to Singapore and international investors.
Standard Chartered hires former UBS GWM and JPMAM strategists
Sundeep Gantori and Jonathan Liang join as the bank pursues the growth of its affluent business.
HKIFA names Paula Ip as new CEO
The former UBS global wealth management executive starts at the association this week.
McDermott: Who are the real winners of the AI surge?
There are plenty of ways to play the dominant global trends that don’t rely on a US mega caps.
5 global equity funds with the highest returns in 2025 so far
A global fund with a China tilt, a mid-cap value fund overweight Korea, a financials fund, a biotechnology fund and a passive dividend ETF are topping the performance rankings so far in 2025.
Julius Baer favours financials going into 2026
The Swiss private bank also expects the asset management industry to see steady revenue growth continuing.
HSBC AM launches income fund blending public and private credits in Hong Kong
The HSBC Credit Income Advance fund will combine traditional bonds and alternative credits.
Wellington Management inks sales deal with Standard Chartered
The fund focuses on ‘dividend compounders, dividend leaders, and dividend surprisers.
Morningstar analysts handpick 6 fund ideas for the year-end
Morningstar has highlighted two Hong Kong equity funds and four bond funds for Asia-based investors to consider.
FSSA versus Schroders: Head-to-Head
This week FSA compares the FSSA China Growth fund and the Schroder ISF China Opportunities fund.
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