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Oct 29, 2024 · “We see a pattern of growing investor demand in the tokenized funds space,” says BCG managing director and partner David Chan. “Over the coming period, we expect that trend to continue, especially when regulated on-chain money such as regulated stablecoin, tokenized deposit, and central bank digital currency ( CBDC ) projects materialize.”

In a recent interview with The Asset, he shared his insights into Asean’s economic trajectory, the challenges and opportunities presented by regional and global dynamics, and how HSBC is positioning itself to support "new economy" businesses.. Harrity paints a promising picture of Asean’s economic landscape as the region moves into 2025. With over 685 million people and a predominantly ...

Nov 19, 2024 · Offshore infrastructure fund. In line with its asset-light business model, Keppel plans to establish a new and dedicated private fund, the Keppel Offshore Infrastructure Fund, to own and manage the legacy rigs and its 49% stake in Floatel as well as attract third-party capital from limited partners and co-investors.

Jan 20, 2025 · However, IPO subscriptions started to disappoint in late 2024, along with the stock market paring its gains since the third quarter. Still, the two major stock market benchmarks – the Bombay Stock Exchange’s Sensex and the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 50 – delivered 8% to 9% return at year’s end, although that’s a slowdown from the double-digit growth in 2023.

Dec 19, 2024 · With the top wafer makers entering mass production of the 2-nanometre chip, 2025 will be a critical year for 2nm technology. TSMC is actively expanding its plants in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung, which are expected to enter mass production in the second half of the year.

Jan 23, 2025 · Escalating trade tensions between the US and China are injecting further uncertainty into China’s sluggish economy while Chinese banks are under growing pressure due to mounting economic challenges. Among the challenges, local government financing vehicles ( LGFVs ) are struggling to increase ...

Jan 21, 2025 · “Private debt is expected to deliver steady returns from 2025 to 2029,” says RJ Joshua, Preqin’s head of private debt and fees. “Our long-term analysis suggests that Asia-Pacific has secured its place in institutional investors’ portfolios, accounting for approximately 6% of private capital raised over the long term.

Jan 16, 2025 · Digital finance and innovation continue to develop rapidly in Asia despite the economic and geopolitical challenges facing the world today. From general banking to investment platforms, an ever-expanding variety of options are available to individuals and corporates to better manage their financial health. Financial institutions see opportunities everywhere, including an emerging middle class ...

Dec 17, 2024 · Nuveen, the investment manager of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA), has secured a US$100 million private capital investment from the Government Employees Pension …