09/03/2019
Labuan IBFC - the gateway to Asia-Pacific
"The overarching growth last year underscored Labuan IBFC's growing prominence as a regional financial hub, facilitating intra-Asian trade, investments and asset intermediation," the report said.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/03/2019
Could China Soon Demand More Say on Luxury Leadership?
The motivation behind Hogg’s departure was rumored to be due to a refusal to hand over the names of employees who sympathized with the Hong Kong protesters, although this has been widely disputed.
09/03/2019
Levelling Up: Shattering Myths About Philantrophy in Asia
China was ranked 144 out of the 145 countries, with only 8% of the nation-wide sample donating to charities, while India ranked 106
09/03/2019
FSA report’s warning drives private retirement investments
Online brokers offering low commissions are enjoying a surge in applications for accounts of private pension plans with tax relief, called individual-type defined contribution pension plans, or iDeCo.
09/01/2019
DBS sees growth in family offices in Singapore
MAS is working closely with the EDB to build a strong network of family offices in Singapore.
09/01/2019
Japanese firms seek investment chances in Thua Thien-Hue
Kazuhiko Sato, a representative of the visiting delegation, said through the trip, they wished to learn more about local investment attraction policies for trade, tourism and infrastructure development.
09/01/2019
Meet India’s top 10 billionaires who donate money for social good
These businessmen are the heroes of philanthropy in India, contributing their money and expertise to various fields like education, healthcare, creation of jobs, and more.
09/01/2019
Ligia Torres: BNP Paribas AM’s head of Asia on the challenges of investing in China
All markets across Asia are evolving rapidly.
09/01/2019
Investors Who Chased Asia's Highest Real Yielders Ended Up Last
Indonesia’s bonds handed investors a small loss last month
08/30/2019
Amid global uncertainties, banks in mainland China still experiencing growth, finds KPMG analysis
Mainland Chinese banks make up the second largest grouping within the Top 1,000 Banks, narrowing the gap with the US
08/30/2019
Ranking the best local transaction banks across Asia
Asset Benchmark Research presents the top domestic banks in different markets across Asia
08/30/2019
Japan and African Development Bank announce $3.5 billion in support of Africa’s private sector development
Both Japan and the Bank have set a target of $1.75 billion each, from 2020-2022, to enhance the fourth phase of EPSA to spur private-sector-led sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa.
08/30/2019
Many ultra-rich Indians are becoming jittery about their wealth
In fact, only 24% of the respondents in the survey were “very confident” about the Indian economy.
08/30/2019
Elumelu Challenges Japan – “Partner with us in Empowering African Entrepreneurs”
Mr. Elumelu’s statement captured his vision of a relationship between Japan and Africa, which prioritises economic and shared prosperity.
08/29/2019
Members still lack group insurance awareness: MetLife
The majority (60%) of members reported having concerns about their insurer paying out in the event of a claim due to distrust and industry reputation, with 42% of members specifically citing reasons of distrust.
08/29/2019
Advisers in Australia axed as AMP reduces network
In recent weeks, AMP advisers received a letter from Brian George, managing director of AMP Financial Planning, giving them different ways to leave the group, Australian specialised news outlet ifa reported.
08/28/2019
The Digital Watch, or the Hand-Made Swiss Timepiece?
As the global private banking industry struggles with its own ‘Casio’ moment, there is a valid and ongoing debate as to how far technology and digitalisation with divert the private banking model from its bespoke, hand-made culture that is so
08/28/2019
Japan Estimates Cast Doubt Over Public Pension Sustainability
Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, due to a low birth rate and people's longevity, putting pressure on its pension system.
08/28/2019
Don't Forget The Kids
This is cleverly done via two measurers.
08/25/2019
Can India's Rich Wealth Creators Boost the Economy to $5 Trillion?
Lacklustre private investment cannot be countered by a cut in tax rates, or cuts in interest rates, or by a boost to the stock markets as 'wealth creators’ have been demanding.