06/12/2018
How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks
It used the IPWEA National Asset Management Strategy template to undertake a maturity assessment of its asset management practices.
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/12/2018
Alex Fung: «We're Aggressive, But Choosy, Recruiters»
The former bond trader turned long-time Société Générale private banker was poached by Vontobel four years ago.
06/12/2018
The culture of whistleblowing - ignore at your peril
Many businesses reject the solid evidence that shows that not only is whistleblowing something every business should have, but also the evidence that whistleblowing will make their businesses better
06/12/2018
As China Defaults Rise, Foreign Fund Managers Step Up Visits
With foreign holdings in the world’s third-biggest bond market at a record high, the stakes are rising.
06/12/2018
Global Core Banking Solution Market Research Report 2018
Banks are now able to tap customers in far-flung rural areas and thereby increase banking frequency.
06/12/2018
Hermes aims to go beyond ESG data
Companies have to show the potential to bring improvements and generate a future financial return on that basis.
06/11/2018
Why India's Richest Are Seeking Citizenship In Cyprus
Cyprus seems to appeal not just to high net worth Indians in India, but equally to wealthy Non-Resident Indians in cities like London or Dubai.
06/10/2018
In Mahathir's Malaysia, Japan is back amid doubts over Chinese funding
Mahathir has pulled out of a high-speed rail project with Singapore and is reviewing a $14 billion local rail line to be built by Chinese companies.
06/10/2018
Cheah Cheng Hye: read all about it . . . China’s giants in waiting
Wealth, education and urbanisation will power the next investment wave
06/10/2018
German startups find fertile ground in Asia
The German government is sending young companies to Southeast Asia to reinvent themselves for new markets.
06/08/2018
Why US$220 billion manager is optimistic on Malaysia
Pictet Wealth Management Asia CEO David Gaud says the new government bodes well for Malaysia's politics and economy.
06/08/2018
HSBC: PH economy strong, but stocks overvalued
Fan stressed, however, that the “underlying fundamentals” of the economy remained strong, and HSBC expected local firms to report an average earnings growth of 10 percent for this year.
06/08/2018
Mystery NAB call that has wealthy investors rattled
The NABHA story has nothing to do with its ordinary 4 per cent running yield, which is average compared with other shorter-dated hybrids like CBAPD, which is paying 4.8 per cent annually before franking (6.4 per cent after). The hype emanates from hope NA
06/08/2018
Asia-Pacific Ready for Take-Off? - RESEARCH
Financial incentives for private banking RMs to switch to independent setups are attractive given an average wage increase of 45-51% for those that make the change.
06/08/2018
Hong Kong: where money talks and the system serves the rich and powerful
Attempts to rectify problems with PCCW involve negotiating their infamous customer service maze, like confused laboratory rats in an experiment with no end.
06/08/2018
Fighting The Fintech Giants in Asia
“We are in the front line,” Gupta says.
06/07/2018
UBS warns this blue-chip favourite is a victim of the housing slowdown
What’s more, Chinese investors (a group that has arguably contributed the most to skyrocketing Sydney home prices) have been hit by restrictions on taking money out of China by their communist government.
06/07/2018
Why Asia could continue to surprise investors going forward
Veteran investor Matthew Dobbs highlights the tailwinds undergoing Asia as the region continues to benefit from synchronised global growth.
06/07/2018
Default risk in Asia on the rise as states allow failures
S&P Global Ratings sees selective defaults in South-east Asia, where conglomerates become more aggressive in acquisitions, resulting in increased debt loads
06/06/2018
Asian investors fall behind their global counterparts in ESG Investing
Singapore taking strides to encourage investing with social impact