Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

South Indian Bank standalone net profit declines 27.09% in the December 2018 quarter

Total Operating Income rise 10.03% to Rs 1735.16 crore

Goldman chief says sorry over ex-banker's role in 1MDB scandal

David Solomon apologises to the Malaysian people for Tim Leissner’s involvement

Nomura: Five Possible Singapore Property Surprises

It forecast primary home sales volume would climb 25 percent on-year, noting more than 60 projects with a total of 25,000 units are due to be launched in 2019, which marks a 60 percent on-year increase from 2018’s around 16,000 units launched.

Beyond 100: Whitepaper

We could be closer to this reality than many people realise.

Indonesia mulls Tobin tax to curb capital outflow, report says

Mr. Adrianto, who like many Indonesians goes by one name, says the Finance Ministry will first need to conduct a comprehensive study on the potential impact of the tax.

How much should managers pay for research?

Looking at dispersion alone, sell-side research on small-cap stocks and stocks in Indonesia may provide the highest value for fund managers.

Covenant Capital Extols the Virtues of Independence in Wealth Management

Indeed, the word ‘covenant’ was chosen to represent the company’s values as it implies a deep commitment to responsibility.

Standard Chartered: More work to do

The culture is changed and numbers are solid, but return on equity isn’t going to budge without progress on costs.

Why Are Prices Ending In the Number 8 So Popular in Asia?'

American sellers focus on consumer psychology, Asian sellers emphasize luck.

The 4th Industrial Revolution - Powered by Millennials

Published globally by Marshall Cavendish, the world-first book deconstructs contemporary global issues, super-charged by the impact of Millennials and their influence on the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Fear of losing money, terrorism among factors that keep India’s rich awake at night

Preservation of wealth and maintaining the nominal value of investments top priority of most of India’s rich

Institutional Investors Batten Down the Hatches

A survey of institutions overseeing $7 trillion shows investors positioning for a downturn.

70 percent of Southeast Asian citizens sceptical of China's Belt and Road Initiative

A survey suggests a vast majority believe their governments should exercise caution dealing with China

Healthcare boosted Singapore's capital markets in 2018

Not to be outdone, the Takeda deal has already been trumped in size by drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb’s $74b acquisition of biopharmaceutical firm Celgene.

Thailand in ‘robust’ emerging market category with big jump forecast for M&A activity: report

Several major transactions announced last year are set to complete in the first half, while underlying

Meet Akhil Handa, the man who is leading Bank of Baroda’s digital transformation

With Akhil Handa as its change champion, Bank of Baroda appears to have muscled its way to find its rightful place under the sun.

Insurance guys are taking over India's top private banks. Where have all the bankers gone?

Insurance Inc sure seems to be taking over India’s top private banks

As Brexit debate begins, Hong Kong financial firms seek to avoid being tripped up by UK divorce from EU

Debate begins in parliament on Wednesday over a contentious deal reached by British Prime Minister Theresa May

The Revival of the Employee Benefit Trust

Russell has spent 16 years with First Names Group, and much of the past five years has been in Asia.

Sports stars owed thousands after social media start-up collapse

But 20Four appears to have been unable to capitalise on that star power, and liquidators are now trying to sell the last of its assets to pay the more than $900,000 it owes.

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