10/05/2018
More Singapore firms gain from sustainable investing trend
Target-linked loans could lower cost of capital, increase investor interest
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/04/2018
Asians still viewing London as property investment hotspot
But capital controls have slowed mainland interest in the UK capital
10/04/2018
Rich Asians Turn to Music After Betting on Soccer Craze
Asia’s legions of wealthy investors are getting a chance to profit from the boom in music streaming as Spotify and its peers gain popularity.
10/04/2018
Half of Australians don't have a will
Most people don't like to think about their death and fewer still enjoy paperwork, but if you die without making a valid will, your assets could be distributed in a way you would not have chosen,"
10/03/2018
One of Japan's Biggest Banks Is After Google Wannabes and Foreigners
Japanese bank rues hiring ‘exactly the same’ types of people
10/03/2018
Unigestion Asia promotes unique strategy for Asian wealth management clientele
The firm is responsible for managing USD24.9 billion in client assets globally across four areas of expertise: equities, private equity, multi asset and alternatives.
10/03/2018
A more structured dialogue on pricing and negotiation
Speaking with Hubbis CEO Michael Stanhope, he discusses current issues affecting the wealth management industry in Asia, and how pricing and negotiation strategies can be better implemented.
10/03/2018
Australian banks adequate but not 'unquestionably strong' in S&P ranking
That is because banks in other major economies bolstered their capital positions, while the economic risks posed by high levels of household debt and inflated property prices prompted S&P to penalise the Australian banks.
10/03/2018
Asian Family Offices Outpace Peers
Despite being the new kids on the block, Asian family offices have delivered higher investment performance in 2018, a study reveals.
10/03/2018
NZ Super registers benchmark-beating return of 12.43%
The fund’s return exceeds the benchmark’s target by 2.03%.
10/02/2018
Salary increases in Asia Pacific rebound for the first time in four years, Willis Towers Watson survey finds
This gentle upward trend is expected to continue through 2019 due to the region’s realistic outlook for business results this year.
10/01/2018
Asia's Economic Ties Strengthen Amid Gathering Global Storm
The same fund managers survey also reported that shorting (betting against) emerging markets has become the most crowded trade.
10/01/2018
IMF Releases the 2018 Financial Access Survey
The data suggests that retail agent outlets are widespread in South Asia and Latin America, with countries like Mexico, Colombia and Maldives showing fast growth.
10/01/2018
Digital disruption is changing us for better and worse
If many of us did neither, it’s because digitisation has greatly multiplied the range of rival entertainments available to us – including while we’re supposed to be working.
09/30/2018
HSBC: A Flying Economy – the Economic Powerhouse Above the Clouds
Like all diverse populations, there is a set of cultural customs to abide by.
09/30/2018
Time to close Asia's sustainable investment gaps
Financial institutions must reduce confusion by establishing common standards and definitions for sustainable investing.
09/30/2018
Hayne puts spotlight on bank staff bonuses
The emphasis given to sales and profit, and the rewards that were given for selling the employer's product, are central reasons for the conduct of banks and intermediaries that has been identified and is criticised in this report.
09/28/2018
Chinese household debt hits record high, study shows
Concern increases over possible effects on consumption and economic growth
09/28/2018
UBS's Ermotti Says Trade Tensions Are Hurting Client Trades
CEO says uncertainty is weighing on market valuations in Asia
09/28/2018
Japan Inc's global push drives Asia M&As, offsets China slowdown
Merger and acquisition (M&A) deals involving Japanese companies, especially inbound transactions, are expected to accelerate as the country opens up to more foreign capital ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020