08/11/2017
Linklaters sees China ODI till 2027 at $1.5t
A number of high-profile Chinese outbound deals have been blocked by foreign governments
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/11/2017
Aussie bank customers shun the ‘human’ approach in favour of digital services
The YouGov study found that traditional interactions continue to hold a place in the financial services industry.
08/11/2017
Top investment: The Peak still offers the most prestigious properties in Hong Kong
The Peak is still the favourite among rich overseas investors, especially those from mainland China
08/11/2017
China’s banking asset management sector to double by 2021, says McKinsey
Chinese banks are driven to grow the fee-based income segment, as they strive to reduce reliance on traditional credit business
08/11/2017
Citi sees Thailand potential as regional banking hub
Outgoing country head says reforms needed for sector to meet ambitions
08/10/2017
In China's Hedge Fund Industry, Global Managers Are a Tough Sell
The first entrants have started rolling out their debut offerings over the past three months.
08/10/2017
Thai Billionaire Leads Four Firms With Top-20 Return Potential
CP Group has been implementing an impressive strategy with retail outlet expansion.
08/10/2017
ANZ rejects reports it laundered criminal funds
ANZ completed a thorough risk assessment prior to the introduction of Smart ATMs in 2013 which saw deposits limited to $5,000.
08/10/2017
Southeast Asia and the rise of ‘khaki capital’
How armed forces across the region are building business empires — and getting better at hiding the extent of their power
08/10/2017
There are 200 million of them and they’re richer than ever. So why aren’t China’s singles doing more for the economy?
China’s swelling ranks of singletons is a relatively new phenomenon brought on by economic development and a profound change in people’s perceptions of remaining unattached.
08/09/2017
Australian firms to explore opportunities in Qatar
Qatar ranked 18th in ‘the Global Competitiveness Report 2016-17’ and stands second in the region.
08/09/2017
Best business conditions in a decade, NAB monthly survey shows
The National Australia Bank monthly business survey of more than 400 firms, released on Tuesday
08/09/2017
Pakistan’s private pension funds assets up 32%
The private pension funds have more than 18,000 participants, and nearly 60% of their assets are invested in equity markets.
08/09/2017
Chinese outbound investment to reach $1.5 trillion over next 10 years, despite increasing regulatory scrutiny
The original report identified that of the c. $220bn of Chinese outbound investment announced in 2016, between $40-$75bn of these deals were either blocked by regulatory authorities or withdrawn by investors.
08/08/2017
China Takes Away the Punch Bowl
Controlling offshore investments makes sense. That doesn't mean it's smart.
08/07/2017
Phuket’s Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous lures yachting giants
A key signature return is that Feadship as a co-sponsor.
08/07/2017
Hong Kong banks hoard capital as they await new Basel rules
Local lenders likely to be more affected than larger Hong Kong banks, due to lower capital levels and less expertise
08/07/2017
Singapore's Temasek looking at German acquisitions -Welt am Sonntag
We want to increasingly turn to Germany.
08/07/2017
Fifty Years On, Southeast Asia Emerges as Global Growth Leader
The goal of integrated economies remains a long way off.
08/07/2017
Global wealth managers suffer profitability squeeze
The operating income of 200 global wealth managers saw an average rise of just 0.04% in 2016, even though assets under management rose some 4% during the year, according to consultancy Scorpio Partnership.