08/01/2017
Stanchart's take
This increase is expected to be driven by wealth creation from this generation
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/01/2017
Mukesh Ambani moves into second place on Asia’s rich list
Investors rally behind Reliance chairman’s efforts to arm India’s poor with cheap data-loaded phones but company’s debt has hit 15-year high
07/31/2017
Are Central Bankers Turning Marxist?
Workers aren't the only ones frustrated over low wages.
07/31/2017
China to plow big money into emerging industries
The biopharma industry boomed more than 30 percent from a year ago in the region.
07/31/2017
MUFG vs Nomura: which global strategy has worked better?
Japanese banks have travelled different roads to international growth
07/31/2017
60%+ of HK-listed companies filing first ESG reports exceeded minimum disclosure requirements for FY2016
Evolving legislation, peer pressure and stakeholder expectation call for more investment in ESG reporting
07/31/2017
Bangkok among region’s juiciest prime property locations, says Knight Frank
Thailand remains a very positive long-term investment option as source markets for buyers seem to be expanding continually.
07/31/2017
Singapore state fund Temasek making bigger bets
Darkening budget outlook adds pressure for higher investment returns
07/31/2017
Chinese billionaire defends his company's shopping spree as it buys French firm
Fosun's latest purchase falls along those lines, and takes a safer route by partnering with a state-owned enterprise.
07/31/2017
An intelligent nation with resources – what goes wrong?
What is the true potential of this country and how can it be achieved?
07/27/2017
Australians believe it takes $5.3 million to be rich
Finder’s money exert Bessie Hassan said the idea of wealth had shifted dramatically
07/27/2017
Why Indian advisers have failed to generate alpha
Are successive wealth managers inclined towards following industry trends?
07/27/2017
50 richest Singapore tycoons got 11% richer: Forbes
The total net worth of the top 50 tycoons on the list rose to US$104.6 billion (S$141.9 billion), an 11 per cent increase from last year.
07/27/2017
Delivering a new wealth management experience
There is one key expectation that I am very focused on: to continue the growth trajectory and strategy that have worked so well for us in the past.
07/26/2017
Better benchmarking for Greater China
It later moved on to stocks, ETFs and other investments.
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.