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AIA launches wealth centre targeting high-net-worth clients
AIA Singapore launched a wealth centre dedicated to serving high-net-worth (HNW) individuals and family on Tuesday (Apr 30), in response to the projected surge in Asia’s affluent population.Located at...
China’s Huawei launches new software brand for intelligent driving
CHINESE tech company Huawei unveiled on Wednesday (Apr 24) a new software brand for intelligent driving, marking its latest push to become a major player in the electric vehicle...
Hong Kong crypto ETF launches will test ambition to be digital-asset hub
HONG Kong is set to follow in the footsteps of the US by listing a batch of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), providing a window on whether the city is...
Microsoft launches lightweight AI model
MICROSOFT on Tuesday (Apr 23) launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model, as it looks to attract a wider client base with cost-effective options.
The new version called Phi-3-mini is the...
Iran launches large-scale drone and missile attack against Israel
Israel came under attack early on Sunday as Iran launched a coordinated assault involving dozens of ballistic missiles and hundreds of drones, according to the Israeli army. The onslaught...
Malaysia’s UOB Asset launches India bond fund before index inclusion
UOB Asset Management Malaysia launched an India-focused bond fund last week, giving Malaysian investors an opportunity to snap up rupee-denominated debt ahead of the South Asian country’s inclusion to...
MAS launches centralised digital platform against money laundering, terrorism financing
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched Cosmic – which stands for Collaborative Sharing of Money Laundering/Terrorism Information and Cases – to facilitate customer information-sharing among financial institutions (FIs).On...
China boosts supervision of fund firms, launches inspections, newspaper reports
CHINA’S securities regulator has launched onsite inspections of some mutual fund companies as part of efforts to strengthen management of the industry, the 21st Century Business Herald reported on...
