07/26/2017
Better benchmarking for Greater China
It later moved on to stocks, ETFs and other investments.
Comment, Analysis & Research
07/26/2017
Ulrich Koerner Nixes UBS Disposal
UBS is neither niche nor huge.
07/26/2017
Local banks are hiring in Hong Kong: this is where their jobs are
While this is unsurprising, it has led to these firms becoming more popular options for back-office staff who have been made redundant as global banks offshore their operations positions away from Hong Kong.
07/25/2017
'Ethical investing' funds now top $600 billion in Australia, with returns starting to match the market
The rise of ethical investment -- as well as other forms such as "socially responsible investing" -- comes as universities and other institutions switch their portfolios to a more environmentally friendly, low-carbon-emission focus.
07/24/2017
Australian Government Announces Review Into Open Banking
Our moves to introduce an open banking regime in Australia are part of our comprehensive reforms to financial services
07/24/2017
Asian Companies Fear Former Employees, Consultants are Most Likely to Steal Secrets
This compared with just 18% who said cyber criminals/hackers were their biggest concern.
07/24/2017
In China, Herd of ‘Gray Rhinos’ Threatens Economy
Chinese regulators have become increasingly concerned that some of the biggest conglomerates have borrowed so much that they could pose risks to the financial system.
07/24/2017
Taiwan asset managers’ fee income at five-year high
Keystone says management fee income accounted for 60% of the asset managers total revenues in 2016, the lowest share since 2012, and slightly down from 60.1% in 2015.
07/21/2017
The crowdfunding “phoenix”: The rise of a ‘trend’ to a ‘sector’ and the challenges ahead
Alternative finance and funding models such as crowdfunding, online marketplace, crowdinvesting and crowdlending are gaining an exponential growth each year across the world.
07/21/2017
How fintechs and banks went from competitors to partners in China
The fund exceeded the size of China Merchants Bank’s personal deposits, and is also only slightly behind the size of Bank of China's personal deposits.
07/21/2017
Regulatory Challenges a Top Concern for Executives in North America and Asia-Pacific
Nearly Half of Respondents in Both Regions Plan to Increase Investment in Risk and Reporting Compliance Solutions in 2017
07/21/2017
How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy
WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.
07/21/2017
Australia is top destination for British expats
The number moving abroad has slowed down.
07/19/2017
AUSTRALIA: Investment fees coming into focus
Investor costs have come under intense scrutiny in recent years amid concerns that institutions are paying too much to their fund managers, writes bfinance’s Frithjof Vanzyp.
07/19/2017
China mocks Kyle Bass... again
Some of the longer-term assets aren’t doing very well.
07/19/2017
Vietnam’s insurance market up 21% in H1
The fast-growing insurance market, poised to thrive thanks to rising living standards.
07/19/2017
BI bestows 30 awards on agents of economic change
Saleh was present at the ceremony to receive the lifetime achievement award from the BI Board of Governors.
07/19/2017
Hong Kong’s private wealth assets grow by 9%
Over 50% of the asset management business has been managed in Hong Kong over the past five years.
07/19/2017
Transparency, reporting rules create opportunities in adversity
She expects new trends to emerge going forward.
07/18/2017
Global Alternatives Survey 2017
Research shows total global alternative assets under management hit $6.5 trillion