FinanceAsia

16/07/2025

Free cash flow is more than just a financial metric—it’s a powerful signal of a company’s ability to generate value. In this segment, Yan Yan, Head of Index Research and Design, APAC at FTSE Russell, shares where the key opportunities lie for free cash flow investing and explains how FTSE Russell’s indices are designed to capture companies with strong free cash flow while minimizing exposure to low quality and high volatility—offering a resilient, diversified approach for long-term investors: https://ow.ly/NEkT50WqmaV

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

16/07/2025

In a bid to set new standards for Chinese credit ratings at home and overseas, read how China Lianhe Credit Rating Co. Ltd (Lianhe Ratings) is continuing to support development and innovation in the domestic economy and its bond market, driving strategic expansion for the firm in the local and offshore markets: https://ow.ly/cXG650WqjKu

Partner content with Lianhe Ratings

As one of China's leading credit rating agencies, China Lianhe Credit Rating Co. Ltd (Lianhe Ratings) continues to support development and innovation in the domestic economy and bond market, driving strategic expansion in the local and offshore markets.

09/07/2025

WeLab Bank was quick to make its mark on Hong Kong’s digital banking landscape, achieving its first breakeven quicker than the average and hitting various revenue, growth and lending milestones over the past six to 12 months. Read the views of Chief Executive Tat Lee on the role of the bank's robust loan portfolio, distinct product structures and credit risk technology in shaping success to date, as well as plans for WeLab Bank’s ambition to become an ‘AI first’ digital bank: https://www.financeasia.com/article/welab-bank-taking-digital-banking-to-the-next-level-in-hong-kong/503465

Partner content with WeLab Bank

After a transformative 12 months that has led to success in key market segments and breakeven faster than the industry norm, WeLab Bank has emerged...

09/07/2025

Crypto adoption in Asia is heating up – but how do we move beyond the retail hype? Ahmad Fuad Alhabshi, Executive Director at Halogen Capital; Lim Xing Wai, Senior Vice President of Equity and Index Derivatives, Asia at Eurex; and Jean Kua, Manager of Strategic Buy Side, Asia ex Japan at FTSE Russell, unpack what it will take to scale digital assets across the region – showing how institutional participation, smart risk tools, and index-based strategies can collectively transform crypto from a volatile playground into a mature, investable asset class for Asia’s future: https://ow.ly/ttMN50WmJuA

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

03/07/2025

Jointly developed by New World Development, Empire Group, CSI Properties, Lai Sun Development, and MTR Corporation, DEEP WATER PAVILIA offers a new ultra-luxury residential property option for Hong Kong. Read more about how this project incorporates and blends local inspiration and unique living features to offer residents an unparalleled luxury experience that showcases the best of Hong Kong: https://ow.ly/jqB850Wk7LS

Partner content with New World Development

New World Development (NWD) in conjunction with leading property groups has completed a new ultra-luxury residential project in Hong Kong.

02/07/2025

FinVolution is redefining lending in Asia, combining credit assessments driven by AI and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across the region. Read how this fintech platform is growing rapidly, as well as rolling out an international expansion plan via strategic collaborations and advancements in AI-driven credit technology: https://www.financeasia.com/article/redefining-smart-lending-finvolutions-innovative-practices-across-asia/503417

Partner content with FinVolution Group

By combining credit assessments driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure, FinVolution Group plans to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across Asia, explains Joseph Ruan, chief operating officer of the fintech firm’s P...

02/07/2025

As market uncertainty reshapes investor priorities, REITs are emerging as a compelling option – offering yields that outpace traditional assets. Manish Bhargava, Chief Executive Officer at Straits Investment Management, and Miko Huang, Manager of Equity Index Product Management, APAC at FTSE Russell, unpack how today’s environment is creating space for REITs to shine, and how index-based strategies can help investors tap into real estate’s income potential while staying diversified and resilient: https://www.financeasia.com/article/leveraging-index-strategies-amid-market-uncertainty/502853

Partner content with FTSE Russell

02/07/2025

Cebu Pacific is set for continued growth in 2025 on the back of a record 2024 and strategic investments in its aircraft and network. Read insights from Xander Lao, the airline's president and chief commercial officer, on how Cebu Pacific is ramping up fleet expansion and strengthening regional connectivity to make air travel more accessible and affordable across Asia, while also ensuring better margins and long-term financial growth for the firm: https://ow.ly/flLH50Wjs1v

Partner content with Cebu Pacific

As Cebu Pacific cements its leadership in the Philippine domestic and international aviation market, president and chief commercial officer Xander Lao explains how greater capacity from recent expansion in its fleet and network will drive better margins and long-term financial growth.

27/06/2025

FinanceAsia and FTSE Russell recently convened investment professionals in Singapore for an exclusive market briefing. The event delved into innovative index-based strategies designed to help investors navigate today's rapidly shifting financial landscape.

Gain expert perspectives on optimising index strategies: https://ow.ly/O4ai50Whh31

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

27/06/2025

FinanceAsia and FTSE Russell recently convened investment professionals in Singapore for an exclusive market briefing. The event delved into innovative index-based strategies designed to help investors navigate today's rapidly shifting financial landscape.

Gain expert perspectives on optimising index strategies: https://ow.ly/NQpe50Whh32

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

To explore index-based strategies that provide access to a diverse range of opportunities across markets and sectors, FTSE Russell collaborated with FinanceAsia to host an exclusive afternoon briefing in Singapore in early May. Through informative and interactive sessions, investors discovered key t...

25/06/2025

As volatility becomes a defining feature of today’s markets, investors are rethinking how to stay ahead. Christopher Hamilton, Head of Client Investment Solutions, Asia Pacific ex Japan at Invesco, shares how adaptability and diversification are key to building resilient equity portfolios. Alongside him, Emerald Yau, Head of Equity Index Product Management, APAC at FTSE Russell, explains how modern equity indices have evolved into precision tools – empowering investors to uncover opportunities in the U.S. market even amid uncertainty: https://ow.ly/Xgx450WfR1U

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

19/06/2025

FinanceAsia and FTSE Russell, an LSEG business, hosted an exclusive briefing in Singapore, offering insights into index-based strategies for navigating today’s dynamic markets. Through interactive sessions, investors explored key trends and approaches to capitalise on the evolving global landscape: https://ow.ly/MofY50Wc5wU

Partner content with FTSE Russell, An LSEG Business

To explore index-based strategies that provide access to a diverse range of opportunities across markets and sectors, FTSE Russell collaborated with FinanceAsia to host an exclusive afternoon briefing in Singapore in early May. Through informative and interactive sessions, investors discovered key t...