08/31/2015
As international banks shrink in China, a new breed of banker emerges
Local securities firms, aided by a booming domestic stock market, have quickly narrowed the gap with their global competitors.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/31/2015
Opalesque Roundup: Australian study debunks hedge funds: hedge fund news, week 35
Using generalized additive models, Monash finds that approximately two-thirds of hedge funds exhibit only linear factor exposures and hence are “passive”.
08/31/2015
Chinese markets lead global dip in stocks
It comes after the authorities punished 197 people accused of spreading rumours about the state of the stock market
08/31/2015
Thai asset managers sticking to planned fund launches recent market slump
THAI ASSET-management companies are proceeding with their plans to launch new funds for domestic and foreign investment, unfazed by recent market jitters caused by the Ratchaprasong bombing and China's economic slowdown.
08/30/2015
The hedge funds that have won (and lost) from the China market turmoil
A busy week for the world's financial markets has produced massive price movements
08/30/2015
ADB Chief Economist: Claims of China’s growth collapse ‘greatly exaggerated’
The slowdown in China – which now accounts for about 15 percent of the global economic output – is also being seen as a major factor behind the current volatility in the country’s stock markets.
08/30/2015
Sebi to review surveillance systems; fast-track enforcements
Sebi would soon discuss with the government the details regarding the existing safeguards against this menace
08/30/2015
To be a marathon fund manager
Experience that spans various market ups and downs is what gives these fund managers valuable insights
08/28/2015
Most Consistent Performing Alternative Asset Fund Managers In 2015
Nine venture capital fund manager achieved the highest possible score of consistent performance in 2015, up from five managers in 2014.
08/27/2015
Eight finance jobs in Singapore and Hong Kong that you never knew were hot
Banks in Asia are boosting their teams of research analysts to advise clients amid volatile equity markets.
08/27/2015
Hurun Global Chinese Rich List 2015
This is the most robust attempt yet to track the business success of Chinese globally, and comes at a time when mainland Chinese are aggressively expanding outside of their country;
08/27/2015
Citigroup launches corporate accelerator program for APAC to engage with startups
Citi will invite more startups to pitch their ideas on a "demo day" and handpick startups that it wants to work with.
08/26/2015
Fund Product Features Contribute To Asset-Gathering Success In Taiwan
Another popular product feature in Taiwan centers on currency share classes.
08/26/2015
China sharemarket rout: Asia's richest man Wang Jianlin loses $5b in one day
The remaining losses stemmed from stakes in private companies
08/25/2015
As deals dry up more Singapore bankers seek exit to sovereign wealth funds
There are several reasons why investment bankers in Singapore are becoming more interested in joining GIC and Temasek.
08/25/2015
79% of Institutional Investors Use Alts: Survey
Investors in private equity, real estate and hedge funds find improved terms
08/24/2015
The Need for Analytics in the Banking Industry—It’s All About Speed and Accuracy
As we move into a more networked economy with more informed and impatient customers, speed is the key.
08/23/2015
Dubai property to remain attractive to Chinese buyers despite domestic slowdown
Indeed, property prices in the emirate remain “very reasonable” for Chinese investors compared to their home markets
08/21/2015
The highest paying investment banking internships in Singapore
If you want to get on the first rung of the Singapore banking sector and get the highest salary possible in the process
08/20/2015
RMB depreciation unlikely to deter interest in A-shares
The RMB trend has recently appeared to have stabilised following the central bank’s interjection to soothe expectations of a sharper depreciation ahead.