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Lion Global Investors expands Shariah fund offerings

Lion Global Investors (LGI) and BIBD Securities have introduced the Lion-BIBDS Islamic Income & Growth Fund, a Shariah-compliant multi-asset fund aimed at providing regular income...


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APAC wealth gap widens amid luxury spending surge

Julius Baer has released its Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026, revealing that the Asia Pacific (APAC) region continues to be a leader in global...


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Choco Up launches AP financing to tackle cash flow gaps

Choco Up, a leading growth financing platform in Asia, has launched its new Accounts Payable (AP) Financing solution, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) up...


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Asia Pacific loan volume plummets 20.2% in H1 2026

Syndicated lending in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, has plummeted to a 13-year low, according to the London Stock Exchange Group's latest report. The...


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Finance pros to seek new skills at talent activation hub

In a bid to address the evolving landscape of the finance profession, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and NTUC's e2i (Employment and Employability...


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MAS grants conditional approval to PingPong Payments

PingPong Payments has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence. This approval will enable PingPong,...


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MAS mandates AI safeguards in finance

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with leading financial institutions and FinTech companies, has released a white paper proposing a framework for safeguarding...


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Acadian bolsters Asia team with key appointments

Acadian Asset Management, a leader in systematic and quantitative investing, has announced the expansion of its Asia-based team with three strategic appointments. This move underscores...


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FSMOne reveals 18.8% unit trust return

FSMOne Malaysia has announced that its clients' unit trust investments yielded an average return of 18.8% over the 12 months ending 31 May 2026. This...


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Singapore IB fees surge to $418.4m in H1 2026

Investment banking fees in Singapore have reached their highest level in four years, totalling US$418.4m in the first half of 2026, according to the London...


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