Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Understanding of captive insurance grows in Asia; Labuan IBFC retains jurisdictional leadership

He attributes the steady growth momentum of Labuan captives to the growing awareness around the benefits of captives in Asia.

CBD Melbourne: Bachie inside the Bank

The NAB stint is conspicuously absent from Agnew’s LinkedIn profile.

Survey backs SG increases

A minority (13%) of readers polled disagreed, believing the minimum rate should stay as is.

The Road to Wealth Management Success: Ambition, Determination and Commitment

Private Wealth business in India is poised for healthy growth over the next few years as the Indian populace moves up the wealth pyramid.

Aviva weighing options for Asian unit including sale: sources

Several rival insurers have signalled interest in the business, though some potential bidders would only want to acquire parts of the division, the people said. A representative for Aviva declined to comment.

Banking & Finance Trends in Asia

China has also recently introduced a series of cybersecurity and data protection regimes which will inevitably affect the operation of the banking and finance sector.

Remarks after FOMC Meeting by Norman T.L. Chan, HKMA

The public should stay vigilant in managing these risks prudently.

Scramble for Africa intensifies as Korea joins the party

This initiative will cast the next episode of David and Goliath fight in the 21st Century.

Three ways artificial intelligence and machine learning will improve the quality of financial advice

These technologies are able to accurately and effectively complete tasks that, in the past, would have taken humans much longer.

Vietnam stands out for PE investors

Vietnam's private equity sector is gaining traction among investors especially with its strong economic growth and young population

HSBC survey highlights shifting business priorities

The survey shows that 34% of decision-makers think their technological focus will ‘totally’ change over the coming 24 months, with a further 45% expecting ‘slight’ change.

FASEA exam results expected soon

FASEA has supplemented its metropolitan exam offerings, with new regional locations set to host exams sitting, subject to demand.

How Should India’s New Social Stock Exchange be Regulated?

The new exchange, which seeks to bring about the rise of a strategic philanthropic investment industry, will require an overhaul of existing infrastructure in addition to a host of new laws and policies.

Etihad Credit Insurance partners with Chinese financial institutions

The MoUs with ICBC and the Bank of China cover mutual cooperation in the areas of trade credit insurance, both conventional and Murabaha, and export financing.

Jack Ma’s $290 Billion Loan Machine Is Changing Chinese Banking

The default rate so far: about 1%.

Remarks by Eddie Yue, Chief Executive of the HKMA

To me, the appointment carries a special meaning: I have been with the HKMA since its establishment in 1993.

Survey on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Credit Conditions for Second Quarter 2019

The Survey also gauged the results of new credit applications from SMEs. 2.2% of respondents reported that they had applied for new bank credit during the second quarter of 2019.

Increasing numbers of Millennial investors in Indian Mutual Funds

This spike is said to have been encouraged by the declining interest rates on fixed deposits, and good performance of the stock market during the 2017 financial year, which has drawn young people to mutual funds.

Singapore Investors Upbeat About Local Economy

Global sentiment improved in the last quarter, with the share of investors planning to invest more growing to 46 percent, up from 42 percent, while the share of investors optimistic about the global economy remaining unchanged at 51 percent.

China promises rich opportunities for fintech talent: Hays

China is home to the world’s biggest banking sector, yet it is also underdeveloped.

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