Trading

Apr 11, 2023

Morgan Stanley, China, business

Wall Street firm Morgan Stanley has applied to establish a wholly-owned futures business in mainland China.

Apr 04, 2023

ASIC, investigate, failed, ASX, blockchain, projectThe failed attempt by the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to replace its Chess settlement system with a blockchain-based alternative is set to be investigated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Apr 04, 2023

Clearstream, QFI, status, Korea, GermanGerman post-trade services firm Clearstream has bolstered its presence in Korea after it was granted Qualified Foreign Intermediary (QFI) status by the Korean National Tax Service.

Feb 14, 2023

Hong Kong, SaudiThe Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and the Saudi Tadawul Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore potential partnerships around fintech, ESG and cross-listings.

Jan 03, 2023

virtual, assetsHong Kong regulators have widened access to virtual assets to include retail investors.

Nov 22, 2022

SingaporeFX and digital assets exchange LMAX has expanded its technology infrastructure following the launch of a trade matching engine in the Equinix IBX data centre in Singapore, also known as SG1.

Nov 15, 2022

KoreaSingapore fintech and private market exchange ADDX has sold a stake to KB Securities, a subsidiary of KBFG, the largest banking group in Korea.

Nov 08, 2022

Indonesia stock exchange, IDX, MVGX,The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) is planning to develop carbon trading capabilities after entering into a partnership with Metaverse Green Exchange (MVGX), the Singapore-based fintech.

Oct 12, 2022

HSBC ChinaGlobal bank HSBC has expanded its private banking service into Western China.

Oct 12, 2022

AllspingAllspring Global Investments has further expanded its presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of an office in Singapore.

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Investing in tomorrow’s world

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The spotlight on growth markets and the need to be nimble and dynamic is ever-sharper, given the difficulty in predicting monetary policy in the world’s major nations.

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Opinion

Asia credit: An outsized winner in the region’s energy transition?

Ross Dilkes, fixed income portfolio manager at Wellington Management, examines the opportunities and risks for bond investors presented by the region’s decarbonisation agenda.

A quiet revolution in Japan’s corporate governance

revolution, Japan, corporate governance, Shareholders, corporate, governance, standards, improvement, Tetsuro Takase, SuMi TrustShareholders in Japan no longer accept below-par corporate governance standards. Changes are taking place, but there are still areas for improvement, says Tetsuro Takase at SuMi Trust.

Why rising demand for healthcare is creating investment opportunities in China

rising demand, healthcare, investment, opportunities, China, Robert St Clair, Investment Strategy, Fullerton Fund ManagementRobert St Clair, head of investment strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, explores the reasons investors should be paying attention to the rising demand for healthcare in China.

Why take advantage of the recent dip in China’s internet sectors

advantage, China, internet, market, OctoberChina's internet market presents one of the most compelling long-term growth potentials for investors today, given the catalysts supporting the sector from both macro and fundamental perspectives, explains Dr Xiaolin Chen, head of international, KraneShares.

Executive Interviews

Executive interview: PGIM CEO on where the ESG flowers should bloom

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David Hunt, president and chief executive of PGIM, tells Romil Patel about leading a top 10 global asset manager in times where “empowering and encouraging the kind of investment decisions as...

Executive interview: Nicolas Moreau’s orderly transition

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Roundtables

India: An “obvious choice for global investors”

Jun 22, 2023

Funds Europe, the sister publication of Funds Global Asia, hosted an India investment discussion with two seasoned experts and asked if India is the ‘last one standing’ from the Brics phenomenon. We also hear that for India, the inclusion of Indian bonds in a major index may not be the desired...

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Strong ESG credentials strengthen the case for Singapore as a leader in Asia of the post-Covid recovery. Our panel discusses the risks and opportunities.