02/27/2018
2018: The year of scaled advice
Comprehensive advice still remains popular, with the super fund seeing a 15% rise in members requiring an in-depth financial plan in the same period.
Comment, Analysis & Research
02/27/2018
Q&A with Kate Hodson: the Japanese hedge funds industry
The emerging new wealth generation are more adept at managing their businesses and assets and perhaps the family office is a trend which will slowly start to take off here in Japan as well.
02/26/2018
Next Generation Philanthropists are Driven by the Need to Create Social Impact, Finds a New Study
It was launched during Dasra Philanthropy Week 2018 that brought together philanthropists, government officials, non-profit leaders, corporates, foundations and development sector experts.
02/25/2018
The Key Trends for the Luxury Goods Industry in 2018
The overall luxury goods industry, including products and services, is worth approximately €915 billion today and will reach about €1,260 billion in 2024.
02/23/2018
Standard Chartered joins Marco Polo initiative to pilot blockchain trade finance solution
It will be delivered via TradeIX’s TIX Platform, an open platform providing applications, technology tools and core infrastructure for the trade finance ecosystem.
02/23/2018
Japanese Aid versus Chinese Influence_ Who Will Win Over Africa
While the ongoing rivalry is proving hard to put down as both parties are very eager to gain interests over the continent, the question is: who will win – Japan with its massive aid packages or China which claims to have a strong relationship with A
02/23/2018
Private Banker Critical of Asia Hiring
Private bankers from big firms aren't always aware that they will have more freedom at smaller ones
02/22/2018
Macquarie Private Wealth accused of 'pumping and dumping' Cleveland Mining stock
The claims emerged ahead of an appearance of Macquarie Group executives at the consumer protection in the banking, insurance and financial sector hearing in Melbourne, where attendees are protected by parliamentary privilege.
02/22/2018
Advisers cautious over fixed income allocations
While the strategist wasn't about to give any answers about timing markets, his main message was that advisers should be careful about getting out of equities too soon.
02/21/2018
Nomura's global expansion hurts its creditworthiness: Moody's
Japan's largest investment bank closes down 1.87% on Wednesday
02/21/2018
Inside family offices: Of families, funds & their future
For startups in India, family offices are becoming a crucial pool of funds between angel investors and VC funds.
02/21/2018
Mumbai 12th Richest City in the World: Report
Mumbai is the 12th richest city in the world, with a total wealth of $950 billion, according to a report.
02/21/2018
NAB Wealth sale could be accretive, MS says
NAB wealth accounted for 4 per cent of the group's cash profit last year.
02/21/2018
Tax the wealthy instead of burdening average Singaporeans with GST hike: Ex-NMP
The Minister had declared that eligible Singaporeans will receive an “hongbao” of $300, $200, or $100 depending on their income and that this one-off bonus “reflects the Government’s longstanding commitment to share fruits of Singa
02/20/2018
4 in 5 ultra-rich Singaporeans don't have a full wealth transfer plan
The report also noted that a higher percentage of HNW Singaporeans–60% compared to 36% in Asia–also have no conditions attached to the transfer of wealth.
02/20/2018
More Internet users buying financial products online
Tightening of regulations and product adjustments have accelerated the diversion of investors' funds in China
02/20/2018
Nine hot jobs at HSBC in Asia as the region dominates its profits.
Its new earnings report reveals the functions that it’s been expanding.
02/20/2018
What South Korea's Olympic Games Mean For Investors
The games end on February 25 and then South Korea is out of the spotlight.
02/19/2018
CIMB Investment Bank is top winner for Alpha Southeast Asia Best Deals & Solutions Awards
Established in 2007, Alpha Southeast Asia is an independent institutional investment magazine with a pure Southeast Asian focus.
02/19/2018
Institutions suffer financial adviser drain
Of the big six, AMP saw the greatest amount of attrition, with 319 advisers migrating elsewhere - and following the broader trend, 197 of those went to non-institutional licensees.