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India makes their mark at the RichList with 111 billionaires

The Hurun Global Rich List 2016 ranked 2188 billionaires from 68 countries, up 99 from last year, in another record-breaking year for the world’s billionaires.

Major NZ banks held $2.77 trillion of derivatives contracts as of Sep 30 last year, KPMG says

ANZ also holds the biggest slice of the combined $430.9 billion of exchange rate contracts, although ANZ's share dropped 6% to $209.713 billion.

Asia hedge funds top rankings as Jiang smells opportunity

It joins three other Asia-based funds near the top of Bloomberg's ranking of the 50 best-performing hedge funds worldwide with assets of 1bn or more last year.

China’s economy remains on the right track by Mikio Kumada, CIIA, Global Strategist LGT Capital Partners

However, the Chinese services sector continues to rise with unbroken momentum.

Chinese investment in Africa continues despite economic slowdown

The issue of economic slowdown in China is more a matter of perception than reality.

Dubai property remains attractive for Pakistanis

They will continue to invest in the emirate's real estate industry.

Liquid Alternative Funds show some promise in Asia

In Asia ex-Japan, private banks and some life insurers, such as AXA Life Insurance and HSBC Private Bank have identified liquid alternatives as a strong growth segment.

2016 Asia Salary Guide outlines the findings of candidate and employer research across five key nations

The newly released 2016 Hays Asia Salary Guide outlines the findings of candidate and employer research across five key nations – China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore as well as the salary ranges for more than 1,200 roles.

The most diligent juniors in IBD, ranked by nationality

It’s a question of who works 75 hours a week and who works 80+.

Scotiabank approaches BOC unit, other lenders for Thai bank stake sale-sources

First-round bids for the sale are expected in the second quarter

PSU banks need more capital; Fitch

Notably, the impact on private-sector banks was relatively limited, with public-sector banks having to provide nearly eight times more for non-performing loans .

HNW client base from China increasing in Hong Kong, BEA says

High-net-worth individuals in China are looking to Hong Kong as a reliable centre to manage their wealth

Five banks come out of Q3 stronger

Most banks have classified 50 per cent of the RBI-identified accounts in Q3.

High Debt Levels in Asia Debunk Myths about Asians as Savers - Manulife Survey

he research findings support wider trends that suggest household debt levels in Asia are approaching - or even surpassing - US household debt levels.

Noah's Shadow Banking Troubles In China

While China has clamped down on Shadow Banking, there are still companies making plenty of money outside of the banks - often in extremely risky ways.

Why is China’s role in the Middle East growing?

The Middle East is an excellent partner for China to achieve the aforementioned goals.

PHILIPPINES: Hot money flees in January

Hot money are usually funneled into equity and bond markets.

Fitch: Islamic Finance in Malaysia: An Evolved Sector

Islamic finance adheres to banking rules as laid out by the sharia, or Islamic law, and includes tenets such as prohibiting usury.

Top Chinese Banks Have Long Way to Go With Asian Expansions

While China is already the biggest trading partner for Asian countries from India to Japan, mainland banks have struggled to compete with the wider range of products

Closing the capital drain from emerging markets

The real worry for the global economy is not just falling commodity prices but also huge capital outflows, which hold serious knock-on effects for growth

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