08/30/2018
The Future of Asian Family Offices
Managing wealth via family offices gained steam after the collapse of major banks during the financial crisis of 2008-09.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/29/2018
World's Top Activist Fund Sets Eyes on One of Singapore's Banks
The $44 million Judah Value Fund, based in Singapore, likes to work behind-the-scenes and will only engage with firms that are receptive to “positive activism,” according to manager Roland Thng
08/29/2018
Total debt issued in Singapore soared 39% to $259b in 2017
MAS noted that a multitude of Asian corporations tapped Singapore’s bond market for billion-dollar non-SGD denominated issuances.
08/29/2018
AIIB opens public consultation on draft Sustainable Cities Strategy
The deleterious effects of climate change and population explosion are hastening the need for large-scale investment in many Asian cities to improve livability and quality of life
08/29/2018
Thailand’s foreign fund assets continue surge
Assets were dragged down by global bond funds, noted Chayanee Juengmanon, Bangkok-based senior research analyst at Morningstar.
08/29/2018
China CFA candidates up 50%
The surge in Chinese candidates was revealed after tallying the results of the June level III exam, which was taken by 35,518 candidates, the institute said.
08/29/2018
Noah sees investors turn hesitant
Clients, especially new clients who open the account in this quarter, tend to be more cautious during market volatility,” said Chuang Shangyan, Noah’s chief financial officer, on the financial results conference call.
08/28/2018
China's 5G Data Edge Bodes Well For Real Estate - Schroders
The private bank and investment house argues that a surge in data capability in Chinese cities will boost their real estate prospects.
08/27/2018
Give most upcoming NFOs a miss, say wealth managers
As many as six NFOs across equity plus thematic, equity hybrid, bonds and arbitrage categories are open for subscription to investors.
08/27/2018
Inside the world of the real 'Crazy Rich Asians'
Crazy Rich Asians has many tropes of a conventional rom-com.
08/24/2018
Hong Kong’s third-richest man, Lui Che-woo, joins chorus of warnings about property market
Lui tells buyers to get something to live in, not for speculation, which ‘is just like gambling’
08/24/2018
Best banks in cash management and trade finance unveiled
This year’s CSI shows both local and regional/global banks making an impact, with some notable performers utilising technology to enhance client satisfaction levels
08/24/2018
China's Ability to Bail Out Emerging Markets Is Limited: Nomura
The risk of more frequent quarterly current account deficits and moderating foreign direct investment, at a time when corporate dollar debt has soared, will limit China’s capacity.
08/24/2018
Multi-stop aviation finance adds value with each city playing a role
Over that time period more than 41,000 new airplanes will be needed to replace aging jets and to meet the demands of increased fleet sizes.
08/23/2018
Asia’s Wealthy Families Keep Wealth Close to Home
China’s wealthiest individuals collectively control $5.8 trillion, according to an estimate by Capgemini.
08/23/2018
Millennials looking for impact: Research
"This research shows that interest in impact investing continues to grow across all age groups but particularly among the next generation of investors," Mascotto said.
08/23/2018
China’s development discourse draws applause abroad
According to the World Bank, China is the country that has contributed the most to the world economy after the global financial crisis in 2008.
08/23/2018
Hong Kong brokerage Guotai Junan registers 25% Y/Y drop in profits in H1 2018
Revenues from the leveraged FX segment marked a slight decrease in annual terms and amounted to HK$1.49 million in the first six months of 2018.
08/23/2018
Credit Suisse Private Banking: The roadmap to recurring revenues
SJ Hwang is Head of Credit Suisse Private Banking’s Products and Solutions Group for Asia Pacific.
08/22/2018
How ‘autocratic’ Singapore trumps ‘free’ Hong Kong on true liveability
The city’s wealth gap is widening, and this stratification is compounded by the hollowing out of many industries to competitors in the Pearl River Delta region and elsewhere.