05/10/2015
These Asian Bankers Face $43 Billion Dead Deals After Oil Plunge
It’s a tough time to be an investment banker in Southeast Asia.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/10/2015
Taiwan’s Ma Ying-jeou Believes AIIB Rejection Due to ‘Political Considerations’
The Taiwanese government didn’t insist on using the name Taiwan or its official title of the Republic of China.
05/10/2015
‘There’s optimism, cyclical upswing in realty now’
Anuj Puri is the Chairman and Country Head of property consultants Jones Lang Lasalle, India.
05/08/2015
Banks cautioned on vertical integration
The big banking groups operating in the financial advice space have been warned they need to appropriately align product manufacturing, advice and distribution activities to minimise the possibility of future consumer detriment.
05/08/2015
The $364 Billion Real Estate Threat Inside China’s Biggest Banks
Fitch Ratings has called real estate the “biggest threat” to Chinese banks as surging loans tied to properties coincide with defaults and falling sales
05/08/2015
Asian Families Turn to Financial Software for Next-Gen Education
Financial software such as StockTrack allows individuals to manage a virtual portfolio of stocks
05/06/2015
Insurers pessimistic about investment prospects in 2015
Most insurance CIOs and CFOs foresee a deterioration of investment conditions this year
05/06/2015
Family Office Oclaner Says Dollar May Climb a Further 20%
Oclaner Asset Management Pte, a Singapore-based family office, is betting on the dollar as it expects the currency to gain as much as 20 percent versus the euro until the end of next year
05/05/2015
Global Real Estate Investors Expect to Increase Acquisitions in 2015 - REASEARCH
Responses were obtained from more than 700 real estate investors in the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific
05/05/2015
The new springboard to a lucrative banking career in Hong Kong
If you’re a mainland-based financial professional aspiring to work for a global bank in Hong Kong, the wealth management sector is increasingly becoming a good launch pad to make the move.
05/05/2015
Aussie advisers seize Chinese opportunity
The AIOFP has led a delegation of Australian financial advisers and product providers to Shanghai to conduct meetings with high net worth Chinese investors.
05/04/2015
Crowdfunders sniffing round banks' territory
Australia's banks are about the most reliable companies on the stock market
05/04/2015
Greek Nerves Turning Asian Money Off Europe, ADB Economist Says
The private sector is trying to adjust their strategy
05/04/2015
Promoting high-net-worth individuals in Pakistan
Muslims are the second largest faith group holding the global wealth
05/04/2015
Avoid fully open architecture platforms, say fund selectors
Speakers at AsianInvestor's Fund Selector Forum come out against completely open architecture platforms because of the high costs for distributors and potential risks for investors.
05/04/2015
Singapore slips in investment ranking
AFTER a small recovery last year, Singapore has slipped back to drop even more in the 2015 AT Kearney Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index rankings - although investors still rate it among the world's most competitive and business-friendly econ
05/04/2015
Speech by CS at Belgian Business Leaders Luncheon in Brussels, Belgium
Following is the speech by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mrs Carrie Lam, at the Belgian Business Leaders Luncheon in Brussels, Belgium today
05/04/2015
Commercial real estate: A possible resurgence
A looming supply shortage, rising rental yields and capital values are driving investments in commercial properties
05/04/2015
Time to bank on technology
Here’s a list of some key strategies that banks can learn from their technology peers and adapt
04/30/2015
Customers increasingly satisfied with bank
A new study has found that the satisfaction level of personal banking customers is up by 0.2% from February to equal the 20-year high of 82.9% recorded in January.