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KGI Appoints Aaron Long as Managing Director for Wealth Management

Taiwan-based KGI has appointed Aaron Long as Managing Director, Wealth Management, as it expands its international business in Hong Kong. Based in Hong Kong, Long reports to James Wey, Head of International Wealth Management. Long joins from HSBC, where he was involved in building the bank’s China wealth management business and served as the inaugural […]

HSBC Group COO Suzy White Joins HSBC Singapore Board

HSBC Singapore has appointed Suzy White to its board, the bank announced. White is currently Group Chief Operating Officer of HSBC. She has spent 25 years with the bank in senior leadership roles across operations, risk, finance and transformation. Her previous positions include Chief Operating Officer for Global Banking and Markets, Regional Chief Operating Officer […]

J. Safra Sarasin Appoints Dong Chen as Asia Chief Investment Officer

Basel-based private bank J. Safra Sarasin has appointed Dong Chen as Chief Investment Officer for Asia. Chen joins from Pictet Wealth Management, where he served as Chief Asia Strategist and Head of Asia Research. He brings more than 20 years of experience in macroeconomic research, investment strategy, and asset management. Prior to Pictet, Chen was […]

AIA Appoints Shu Khoo and David Ku to Board

AIA has appointed Shu Khoo and David Ku as independent non-executive directors, the insurer announced. Shu Khoo currently serves as an independent non-executive director at Shangri-La Asia and as an independent director of CIMB Group. She previously served as AIA’s Group Chief Human Resources Officer from 2011 to 2018. David Ku is Chairman of WeBank. […]

Asia’s Workforce Resets for the AI Era in 2026, Epitome Global Data Shows

Organisations across Asia are shifting focus from AI adoption to workforce capability as artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday work, according to workforce data from Singapore-based Epitome Global. The company’s skills assessments, conducted between 2023 and 2025 across Singapore and Malaysia, indicate that workforce readiness is now a critical constraint. While more than 70% of […]

Indonesia Reports $30 Billion Fiscal Impact from 2025 Reallocation Programme Without Additional Borrowing

Jakarta – Indonesia implemented a fiscal restructuring programme in 2025 under President Prabowo Subianto, generating an estimated fiscal impact of approximately US$30 billion while maintaining the fiscal deficit within the statutory 3 percent ceiling and keeping government debt at around 40 percent of GDP. The programme focused on expenditure rationalisation, enforcement measures, and recovery of […]

Swissquote Appoints Rafael Weber as Deputy CEO for Singapore

Swissquote, the digital financial services group, has appointed Rafael Weber as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of its Singapore business, further strengthening its leadership team in the region. In his expanded role, Weber will continue to focus on scaling Swissquote’s Singapore operations while overseeing all client relationships, ensuring continuity and the development of long-term partnerships in […]

Standard Chartered Strengthens Discretionary Portfolio Management Team in Singapore with Three New Hires

Standard Chartered has strengthened its discretionary portfolio management (DPM) capabilities in Singapore with the appointment of three new professionals, reinforcing the bank’s continued investment in its wealth management platform. Sylvain Huard has joined the bank as Head of Asset Allocation, reporting to Daniel Furer, Global Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management. Huard brings extensive experience to […]

Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards 2026 to Convene Asia-Pacific’s Leading Founders, Investors and Change-Makers in Singapore

Singapore | 13 February 2026 — Entrepreneur Asia Summit & Awards 2026, Asia-Pacific’s premier gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders, will take place on 13 February 2026 at The St. Regis Singapore, bringing together an influential mix of founders, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of high-impact conversations, networking, and recognition. The […]

SLEEK EV Secures US$8.5 Million Series A First Close Led by KYMCO Capital

SLEEK EV, a technology manufacturer focused on electric motorcycles and vehicle electrification, has secured a US$8.5 million first closing of its Series A funding round. The round was led by KYMCO Capital, with participation from January Capital, Krungsri Finnovate, and ORZON Ventures. The investment supports SLEEK EV’s plans to expand operations across Thailand and strengthen […]

Foundation Healthcare Holdings and UOB Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Healthcare Providers

Foundation Healthcare Holdings (FHH) and UOB have entered into a strategic partnership to provide tailored banking, insurance, and digital solutions for healthcare providers under the Health Connective Programme. Under the collaboration, more than 650 healthcare providers in the programme will gain access to financial and operational solutions designed to support their day-to-day clinic operations and […]

Maybank Singapore Supports 2,500 Beneficiaries Through Regional Ramadhan Relief Programme 2026

Singapore, 8 February 2026 — Maybank Singapore has launched the Singapore leg of Maybank Group’s Regional Ramadhan Relief Programme 2026, providing support to 2,500 beneficiaries from lower-income families and seniors ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan. Introduced in 2013, the Regional Ramadhan Relief Programme is a long-running Maybank Group initiative aimed at supporting communities […]

Visa Cardholders in Asia Pacific Access Year-Round Global Messaging with Travelgoogoo eSIM

Singapore, 6 February 2026 — Visa cardholders across 23 Asia Pacific countries can now access global messaging through the Travelgoogoo eSIM Travel Club. The partnership between Visa and Travelgoogoo provides 365-day unlimited messaging across 123 countries and members-only rates for high-speed data via a single eSIM. Travelgoogoo has expanded collaborations with financial institutions to extend […]

Acronis Names Insightz Technology as First MSSP Partner in Singapore

Acronis today announced that Insightz Technology has been appointed as its first certified Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partner in Singapore. Under the partnership, Insightz Technology will deliver Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to managed service providers (MSPs) and their customers using Acronis technology. Insightz Technology was selected based on its experience providing managed […]

VCI Global Disposes Credilab via Management Buyout Valued at US$43.74 Million; Retains 30% Stake

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 4, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to dispose of its fintech subsidiary, Credilab Sdn Bhd (“Credilab”), through a management buyout at an enterprise valuation of approximately US$43.74 million, representing 1.1× net tangible assets […]

HKMA Launches Initiatives to Support AI and Distributed Ledger Technologies

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has released a blueprint outlining new initiatives to support the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) in the financial sector, enabled by high-performance computing infrastructure. The blueprint forms part of HKMA’s Fintech 2030 strategy and focuses on advancing more complex technology use cases within financial […]

UBS Marks Handover of New Hong Kong Headquarters

Hong Kong — UBS has completed the handover of its new Hong Kong headquarters at the International Gateway Centre in West Kowloon. The 14-storey building will serve as UBS’s Hong Kong headquarters and is expected to consolidate employees currently working across five locations, including Two IFC and One Peking Road, by the fourth quarter of […]

Hong Kong IPO Market Records Second-Strongest January on Record

Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market has kicked off 2026 with exceptional momentum, recording its second-strongest January on record in terms of funds raised, according to market data. In January 2026, 12 companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising a combined US$4.2 billion, based on data from the London Stock Exchange Group […]

William Blair Investment Management Opens Multi-Asset Trading Desk in Singapore

William Blair Investment Management, the global active investment management partnership, has opened a new multi-asset trading desk in its Singapore office, strengthening its trading and investment capabilities across Asia Pacific markets. The new trading desk will provide dedicated regional coverage across asset classes, with the objective of enhancing execution capabilities, expanding liquidity access, and delivering […]

Revolut Plans to Triple Workforce in Singapore

London-headquartered fintech firm Revolut plans to triple its workforce in Singapore over the next three years to support product development and regional expansion. The company has already doubled its headcount in Singapore between 2024 and 2025, according to a statement. The expansion is supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and its investment arm, […]

Tridorian Expands to the U.S. After Reaching $15.6M ARR in Two Years

Singapore, 2 February 2026 — Tridorian has announced its entry into the United States with the opening of a regional headquarters in Chicago. The expansion follows the company’s growth to US$15.6 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) within 24 months, driven by operations in Singapore and Thailand. The company provides Google Cloud–based services focused on […]

DBS Appoints Chief Credit Officer for North Asia

DBS has appointed Xu Qing as Managing Director and Senior Risk Executive for Hong Kong, and Chief Credit Officer for North Asia, according to a statement. The appointment is effective 1 February. In his new role, Xu will oversee credit and risk functions across Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan, and will join the Hong […]

Hong Kong and Switzerland Hold Financial Dialogue in Bern

Hong Kong and Switzerland held the Eighth Hong Kong–Switzerland Financial Dialogue in Bern on 29 January, aimed at strengthening cooperation in financial services between the two markets. The dialogue was co-organised by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) under Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance. It was chaired […]

Malaysia Airlines Takes Flight With Mumbai Indians as Global Airline Partner

Malaysia Airlines today announced a landmark partnership with the Mumbai Indians, India’s most successful and widely followed cricket franchise, as Associate Sponsor and Official Global Airline Partner. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Malaysia Airlines’ sports-led brand and commercial growth strategy across priority global markets, while reaffirming India as one of the airline’s most […]

Citi Promotes Asia Corporate Banker to Global Role

Citi today announced a series of leadership appointments within its corporate banking business, reinforcing its global banking franchise and strengthening senior leadership across regions. Jason Rekate has been appointed Global Chair of Corporate Banking, and John Chirico has been named Global Chair of Investment Banking. Both will report to Viswas Raghavan, Citi’s Head of Banking […]

Advantest Selects Anaqua for Global IP Management

Advantest Corporation has selected Anaqua‘s AQX® platform to manage its global intellectual property operations, Anaqua said on Tuesday. The move comes as semiconductor companies adjust to faster development cycles driven by artificial intelligence, electrification, and next-generation devices. Advantest is seeking to standardize internal processes, streamline IP workflows across its global offices, and reduce operational complexity […]