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Hong Kong government announces measures to woo family offices; Thai billionaire family plans Hong Kong office; Vanguard to shut remaining China business; HKEX releases framework for pre-revenue tech listings; and more.

HKMA, MAS issue statements after the announced takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS; Temasek officials meet Maharlika executives; CDPQ eyes purchase of Indian unit of ATC; and more.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's increased holdings follows a banner year for central banks buying the precious metal globally.

AsianInvestor spoke to Darian McBain, who launched her business offering sustainability advisory services in a bid to address the shortage of experienced professionals in the region.

Investment management firms are drawn by the Cayman-like structure with the added benefit of Singapore's governance and reputation.

Global assets under management in 2021 only grew 12% year-on-year in comparison. Alternative assets were a key driver of growth with a 30% increase, while ESG-overlaid assets grew 77%.

MAS appoints chief sustainability officer as Darian McBain steps down; Manish Tibrewal of Tolaram and Maitri family office leaves to start new venture; IFM Investors adds to board; Unisuper hires for equities team; Fidelity Australia appoints new MD; and more

The central bank will invest with global private credit fund managers, marking the extension of the Private Markets Programme (PMP) to the asset class for the first time.

Managing director Ravi Menon also reiterated its stance on cryptocurrencies’ speculative nature and their risks to retail investors.

AsianInvestor launches its new weekly column titled 'This week in asset owner history', which looks back at past events and how they have unfolded today.

T Rowe Price hires head of intermediary for Asia from Eastspring; Single family offices seek co-investment partners in Asia Pacific; What Hong Kong’s asset management industry wants from John Lee; Singapore’s MAS posts $5.3 billion loss; Ontario Teachers’ active investing made a $36 billion difference

Investment gains were S$4 billion, down from S$22.8 billion last FY, and a strengthening Singapore Dollar resulted in a negative foreign exchange translation of S$8.7 billion.