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Demand surges for digital asset custody services | The Asset
Dec 20, 2024 · The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed a surge in digital asset custody services over the past few years, driven by the increasing adoption of digital assets and the need for secure storage solutions. This growth is closely tied to the broader trend of digital asset investment in the region, which has seen robust innovation, …
Awards - The Asset
Asset Servicing, Institutional Investor and ETF Awards 2023 sets the benchmark in Asia for investment and custody prowess. It is the only one of its kind that assesses both buyside institutions (investors and fund managers) and sellside service providers (custodians, fund administrators, securities lending agents, transition managers, among others) to deliver a complete account of Asia's ...
Asset Benchmark Research: And the Most Astute Investors 2024 …
Apart from these markets, the Most Astute Investors’ ranking differentiates by types of institutions – banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, private banks/wealth management, pension funds, securities firms, and corporates.
ETF net flows and assets hit all-time highs | The Asset
6 days ago · Global exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to balloon, reaching a record of US$1.5 trillion in net flows in 2024, while assets also hit an all-time high of US$13.8 trillion, up US$2.7 trillion from 2023, according to a new report.
Digital tech reshaping Asia wealth management | The Asset
Dec 12, 2024 · Digital technology is transforming the wealth management (WM) landscape, making advanced investment tools accessible to more than just ultra-wealthy individuals, according to a recent report on WM technology that examined the needs of investors, particularly those in Asia’s two key financial centres – Hong Kong and Singapore.
Asset Benchmark Research: 2024 Best of Sellside survey winners
Oct 1, 2024 · For both surveys, the buyside who voted for the Best of the Sellside individuals were also asked to identify the attributes they most value. For respondents to the Local Currency Bond Survey, with regard to the research function, accuracy of calls, industry knowledge, and independence and objectivity were deemed the most important attributes.
Digital financial inclusion boosts climate resilience | The Asset
Dec 19, 2024 · We can’t tackle global warming without addressing poverty. That is why measures to promote digital and financial inclusion – the critical work of providing internet access to left-behind communities, bank accounts to workers, and digital tools to entrepreneurs – must be integrated into climate action plans
More Asian issuers looking to tap digital bond market
Asia is a leader in the development of the digital bond market, transforming traditional bonds through blockchain technology. This shift promises greater efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, making it easier for investors to participate and for issuers to manage bonds. As countries across the region adopt fintech innovations, …
China must overcome three key challenges to growth | The Asset
Dec 16, 2024 · If recent positive trends continue, Chinese GDP growth will probably return to around 5% in the fourth quarter of 2024. But an ailing property sector, debt-laden local governments, and an antagonistic US president-elect mean that China’s growth prospects for 2025 remain far from clear