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Could another transatlantic merger be in the works?

Nonetheless, both firms are already vetting the merger to see whether the firms fit culturally and financially, the publication said.

Not getting caught in the herd mentality

Experienced advisers generally have a greater knowledge and willingness to explore ideas and approaches with clients

Apocalypse soon? Why tycoons are buying their way into New Zealand

Among those securing tracts and luxury hideouts, seemingly in anticipation of the collapse of civilisation elsewhere, is Peter Thiel, a billionaire internet magnate.

Indian IT sector warns against US visa bill

The Lofgren Bill contains provisions that may prove challenging for the Indian IT sector

Japan GPIF denies media report it will invest in U.S. infrastructure bonds

The Nikkei business daily reported earlier that infrastructure investments in the United States by GPIF.

Just one in five banks and insurers confident they could detect a cybersecurity breach

Upcoming GDPR Regulations to Spur Action, Greater Transparency with Consumers

What Myanmar could learn from Swiss federalism

U Khin Zaw Oo said that in order to understand federalism and how different versions of it could work in Myanmar, the government and the Tatmadaw are studying various kinds of federalism, including the Swiss system.

Ch-ch-ch-changes in wealth management

The modern-day investors are much more savvy and better informed, and they prefer to have at least three or four specialist wealth managers looking after part of their money.

Cohesion Investments remain bullish on the investment opportunity that India presents for investors today.

Two of the things that have most held India back over the years have been corruption and the cash driven black economy, and Mr Modi addressed both in one swoop overnight.

Budget 2017: Re-focus on ease of doing business in India: PwC

It is important for the Government to refocus on its strategic intent rather than making the Budget a populist one.

Stamp duty impacts Hong Kong property market with sales down almost 50%

The report explains that even new build sales volumes were quiet in December, with a limited number of new launches because of the stamp duty rise.

Senior female bankers don’t conform to stereotypes and are just as ready to take risks

It implies that bringing more women into banks will lead to better risk management and reduce the possibility of bank failure or scandal.

Guy de Picciotto: «Consolidation Will Fizzle Out»

Some of the money is being regularized, and some is being shifted – often to the U.S., we've noticed.

Data shows Asian PEs not sitting on record dry powder: Juan Delgado-Moreira

The most relevant bit of data here is effectively… the time it would take you to deploy the capital overhang.

The Rich List 2017 reflects much investment from the Chinese

The influx of massive Chinese investment into the region's four major football clubs is reflected in our 2017 roll call of the Midlands' wealthy.

PH replaces fading ‘Asian tigers’ as growth leader

The region’s former powerhouses are giving way to newcomers like the Philippines and Vietnam, whose younger populations and rising middle classes help lure manufacturers.

Bank of Japan seen bullish on GDP after eventful 2016

Signs good for upgrade in growth outlook, less strong for prices

Big Four banks to chip in cool billion to keep their customers happy

By year’s end the no. 1 customer bugbear — as identified by the banks’ own research — will be no more

Asian regulator thanks Canada for expanding insurance industry

According to Insurance Commissioner Dennis Funa, the Philippines’ insurance penetration rate is at 1.75% for 2015.

Banks aiming to do better in 2017

New payment system to allow "real time" payments and transfer

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