03/03/2020
“But the firms are also going through what they would do in a pandemic situation that could impact market operations,” he said, adding that most firms have playbooks for handling a range of business disruptions, including pandemics.
03/03/2020
Risk of lower profitability ahead for Thailand banking sector amid economic headwinds, maturing market structure and elusive payoff of digital investments
03/02/2020
It said the top three positions held by Filipina executives are chief finance officer at 38 percent of Philippine businesses surveyed
02/28/2020
IMAS received 51 responses from member firms that include Aberdeen, BlackRock, BNP, Franklin Templeton, Fullerton Fund Management, KPMG, and Nikko Asset Management.
02/27/2020
The poor results come despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of survey respondents said businesses would gain their loyalty with more accommodations.
02/27/2020
Partnering to navigate the future
02/26/2020
“We have also seen it can take years to restore standards in [non-performing loan] recognition, and in the quality of the financial statements, once such standards are loosened,” S&P analyst Ryan Tsang said in a research note.
02/26/2020
Ultimately, the risk-return profile of emerging markets is not that different from other markets: the higher risks are balanced by higher returns.
02/25/2020
Employers applying for the citation are required to meet a rigorous set of criteria in seven focus areas covering leadership, strategy and accountability, pay equity, support for caring, mainstreaming flexible work and prevention of harassment and discrim
02/25/2020
Temasek will also match these funds dollar for dollar.
02/25/2020
Ministry of Corporate Affairs has extended the time limit for filing the forms to 31st March, 2020 without payment of additional fees.
02/25/2020
While this ten-fold increase is impressive, it nevertheless implies that 79% of those firms have yet to demonstrate comparable progress.
02/24/2020
The debate about leaving Hong Kong—which began for many expats during the unrest last summer and fall—has taken on a greater urgency with the spread of the virus, which has claimed more than 1,800 lives globally
02/24/2020
Some 75 per cent of respondents point to talent gap as a challenge for Hong Kong’s wealth management industry, government council says
02/24/2020
While much of the world’s attention is rightly focused on the human toll of COVID-19 – including the 1,873 deaths reported as of 18 February – the economic toll of the outbreak also has potentially disastrous implications.
02/24/2020
The territory’s proximity to mainland China and its diverse product offerings continue to give Hong Kong an advantage over rival private wealth management centers, according to a recent report.
02/24/2020
Under the new structure, managers may find it easier to distribute their funds outside of Hong Kong.
02/21/2020
Midwinter and FinoComp were acquired during the period and are performing as expected with strong sales pipelines.
02/21/2020
The research reveals Japanese companies rank similarly to those from Europe in terms of social and environmental practices.
02/20/2020
It says AXA and Affin Bank have been exploring options for the joint ventures and are seeking around US$500 million for the general insurance firm, and about $150 million for the life insurer.