12/21/2017
Avoid “banker restaurants”…and other career tips from top Asian bankers in 2017
“The big Chinese banks are still growing."
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/20/2017
Islamic finance is becoming so attractive that even non-Muslims want in
The value of sovereign sukuk, or Islamic bonds, issued outside the Middle East and Southeast Asia by non-Muslim countries reached $2.25 billion in the 11 months through November
12/20/2017
Can Asia’s wealth advisory industry and technology co-exist?
There will always be a vital role for the human connection in the wealth management equation, not just in Asia but worldwide.
12/20/2017
TBNG Capital Advisors – Creating informative content to engage our clients
The process of creating this content is driven by understanding client mentality.
12/19/2017
Can Barclays succeed if it returns to Asia
There are signs that Barclays is planning a return to Asia. After the bank’s 2016 exit, it needs to show investors it is serious this time.
12/19/2017
Vietnam records high female executive rate in Asia
About 25 percent of CEOs or board directors in Vietnam are women, surpassing the figures for Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
12/19/2017
Is it possible to put a value on Bitcoin?
The geeky economist in us is inclined to say that we can, but the real world is often more complicated than models allow.
12/19/2017
World Bank Sees China Growth Moderating as Deleveraging Bites
GDP growth is expected to decelerate to 6.4 percent in 2018 and 6.3 percent in 2019
12/18/2017
Why investors must consider social responsibility - UBS
For 20 years I answered that question by citing the influential article, “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits,” by Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman.
12/18/2017
Find out which Singapore bank leads in productivity
OCBC’s income per employee stayed flat in 2015 and 2016
12/17/2017
The new Asian billionaires who could reshape your banking job in 2018
Product developers will be particularly in demand, building on a trend which began this year.
12/15/2017
Advisers losing traction with HNWs
Advice providers could therefore adopt and promote a team-based approach to more effectively service the HNW market.
12/15/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Santa Is Putting Christmas On The Blockchain And Saving Billions
So, you think that you know all there is to know about Christmas?
12/15/2017
Can China’s funds of funds open a US$121b floodgate of inflows after a whimpering start?
The first six funds, which raised a combined US$2.5b, have either posted small losses or gains in their first month
12/15/2017
The $145 Trillion Future of Investing Is Heading to Asia
Surging wealth throughout the developing world will reshape asset management.
12/14/2017
Strong growth outlook for 2018: RAM Group
Real Asset Management 2018 Outlook
12/14/2017
The insane life of Brunei's super-rich Prince, who flies choppers, chills with tiger cubs, and plays polo
He is one of five sons and seven daughters born to Brunei's ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, according to Elite Daily.
12/13/2017
Bright outlook for region's insurance industry in 2018
In the case of Chinese life and P&C insurers, the increased asset risk is also reflected in their rising allocation to alternative investments, with often complex transaction structures and a lack of transparent disclosure standards.
12/13/2017
Principal legal risks faced by asset management institutions
The core of asset management is “management”, and management risks include the risk of diversion of funds
12/13/2017
Southeast Asia's digital economy to hit $50bn this year
Based on “proprietary Google data, Temasek research, expert interviews, and secondary data sources”, the report covers four key sectors: travel, media, ride hailing, and e-commerce.