12/08/2015
No emerging market crisis here in Asia
It’s true that Latin American commodity producers are suffering from the consequences of Fed tightening
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/08/2015
Private equity LPs lacks skills, but confident of getting return
Fifty per cent said "the inability to recruit staff with the requisite skills," was preventing them from making successful co-investments.
12/08/2015
Japanese Life Insurers Seek Overseas Growth Opportunities
The Sector Outlook remains Stable due to the overall improvement in earnings and sufficient capitalisation.
12/08/2015
Why The Government Should Discontinue Tax-Free Public Sector Bonds
Even at today’s lowered interest rates, retail taxpayers can get pre-tax yields of over 8.5-10 percent
12/08/2015
Barclays’ Asian staff will “struggle” to find new work as job cuts spread to middle office
Barclays is reportedly considering making additional cuts to its Asian securities unit and its global cash equities business, on top of 7,000 jobs losses already announced.
12/07/2015
PE Panorama: Risky business
What counts as a risky asset class? Private equity is often being held up as an example of one.
12/07/2015
How do fund managers manage money?
A fund house has to manage investor expectations in terms of not just returns but also risks
12/07/2015
Private fund raisings in Hong Kong - avoiding pitfalls
On the demand side, emerging high-net-worth individuals or family offices are more open to less traditional investment options that provide more attractive, fixed income returns.
12/06/2015
'Everybody has his own way to get their money to Hong Kong': Five-year plan prompts rethink of Hong Kong’s role in China’s finance sector
Local players will have to run faster than the mainland opens up, says industry veteran
12/04/2015
The Future of Wealth Management Depends on a Faster, Better Adoption of Technology
Insights, reviews and market analysis at Objectway's first International Customer Conference
12/04/2015
Malaysia, Bahrain and UAE lead growth in Islamic finance
The report, which was released for the third consecutive year, examines the key statistics and trends across five indicators
12/04/2015
UBS, Macquarie, Credit Suisse dominate Peter Lee research rankings
UBS took the title for top rated banking analyst as Jonathan Mott again elbowed aside his rivals.
12/03/2015
Asia, Middle East, Africa fastest growers for UHNW segment: Wealth-X
The global ultra-high-net-worth population is larger than ever and is on pace to continuously grow, according to a new report by Wealth-X and UBS.
12/03/2015
Are machines better at reading policymakers' minds?
One client after another has been calling to inquire about a Nomura Securities gauge of how the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan perceive the state of the economy.
12/03/2015
Japanese Households To Have ¥23 Trillion Available Annually
Risk assets could see annual flows of ¥5 trillion, but the bulk will go to bank deposits and life insurance
12/02/2015
Misconceptions about active management
The reason for that lack of outperformance doesn’t stem from lack of skill, as is widely believed.
12/02/2015
New report: Apple Watch banking apps fail to excite clients
In MyPrivateBanking’s view, the main weakness of the Apple Watch banking apps that were analyzed is the lack of personalization features.
12/02/2015
4 reasons one of the world's biggest asset managers says investors need to brace for more volatility in 2016
They identify 4 key sources of risk for markets and investors and warn that the next year could be a “choppy ride” for investors.
12/02/2015
State Street forecasts 2016 China growth of 6%
Excess manufacturing capacity, persistent deflation and an inventory overhang in property were some of the issues weighing on China's economy
12/02/2015
Open Payments Can Bring a Dose of Innovation to Transit
New technology has made paying for goods and services as simple as the tap of a bank card or wave of a smart device at the point of sale.