03/06/2017
$250m injected into Vietnamese startups in 2016
This also comes at a time when much of this region had witnessed a funding slowdown last year
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/06/2017
Asia and the tide against globalisation
That is as important now to the global trade regime as it is to the success of the Asian development enterprise.
03/06/2017
Japanese Fintech Sector to See a Significant Boost in Revenues by 2021
The number of investments made by Japanese banking and investment firms in blockchain related startups is well known.
03/06/2017
Indian financial centre seeks close ties with UAE entities
GIFT signs MoUs with DIFC and ADGM for close partnership
03/06/2017
These mutual funds gave the best returns in February
According to the data shared by Morningstar Investment Adviser, the outperformance in the Mutual Fund industry was led by small and mid-caps stocks.
03/06/2017
Asian Corporates Trust Referrals Rather Than Their Own Bankers
Apart from this erosion of trust, this trend signifies little headway made by banks to leverage their own advisory services.
03/06/2017
Fund Distributor Chooses Singapore For Push Into Asia
With more than 60 billion Euros in assets distributed, Fund Channel ranks among the top 3 international distribution platforms in Europe.
03/06/2017
43% of older Aussies haven’t switched banks this decade
It’s interesting to see such a large number of respondents have not changed banks in some time.
03/05/2017
Wealth of China’s richest 200 lawmakers tops $500bn
Most on list are business people who covet Congress seats to show loyalty to Beijing
03/05/2017
How China Supercharged The Offshore Market In Cayman And BVI
Of all the corporates that are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange nearly half are incorporated in Cayman.
03/05/2017
Emerging economies projected to dominate the global economy by 2050
This shift in global economic power from the advanced economies, particularly in Europe, to emerging economies will continue.
03/05/2017
China trims 2017 growth target, warns against trade controls
Analysts expect Chinese leaders to use the legislative meeting to emphasize reducing financial risks and keeping growth stable.
03/05/2017
A Trump bump or slump for emerging Asia?
To tackle this question, one needs to first examine the backdrop.
03/03/2017
Nicholas Spiro: Asian investors should take 'Frexit' more seriously
A Marine Le Pen presidency would deal a devastating blow to EU unity
03/03/2017
Inflation spike puts Southeast Asian central banks on watch
The recent spike has been mainly caused by oil prices, which have surged 25 per cent in the past six months.
03/03/2017
Global hedge fund investors eye Asia Pacific and EM exposures
This is likely a reflection of investors’ views on current valuations across global markets
03/03/2017
Forbes: New man at number two in Malaysia’s Top 50 rich list
Wong Thean Soon enters list 39, US$330 million, thanks to his listed electronic services company MyEG Services.
03/03/2017
5 Asian billionaires who own the ultimate status symbol: Football clubs
Business investment or status symbol? Acquiring football clubs seems to be gaining the interest of ultra high net worth Asians.
03/03/2017
Regulations to revamp Malaysia’s life sector, says Zurich
The insurance regulator Bank Negara Malaysia is currently finalising reforms to insurance regulations which including increased oversight of third party agents selling life insurance.
03/03/2017
Report: Chinese Wages Now Higher Than In Brazil, Argentina And Mexico.
The Euro monitor report has clearly stated that the Chinese factory wages are now higher than in Mexico, Argentina, and Mexico.