Asia

Hong Kong proposes allowing retail trade in cryptocurrencies

Hong Kong proposes allowing retail trade in cryptocurrencies

Hong Kong's government has proposed allowing retail investors to trade in cryptocurrencies and crypto exchange-traded funds - a move it hopes will help it rebuild its fintech hub status.

3 months ago

Asian wealth managers seen wary of digital assets despite soaring demand

Asian wealth managers seen wary of digital assets despite soaring demand

Wealth managers in Asia are holding back from offering digital assets to investors despite soaring demand due to a lack of understanding of these assets, according to an industry survey by consulting firm Accenture published on Monday.

8 months ago

Fifth of Asia Pacific countries have banned P2P lending

Fifth of Asia Pacific countries have banned P2P lending

22 per cent of the jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region have prohibited peer-to-peer lending, while another 22 per cent treat it as either an unregulated or self-regulated product.

10 months, 1 week ago

Fed signals trigger world stocks, bonds sell-off

Fed signals trigger world stocks, bonds sell-off

Stock markets were deep in the red and some key government bond yields climbed to their highest in years on Thursday after the Federal Reserve signalled the possibility of faster-than-expected U.S. rate hikes and stimulus withdrawal.

1 year ago

Here's where the experts say they will be investing their money in 2022

Here's where the experts say they will be investing their money in 2022

British banks, green energy firms and bargains in Japan are tipped to soar; This is Money have asked a mix of investment experts – as well as an avid reader

1 year, 1 month ago