02/09/2015
Hong Kong, New York Offer World’s Lowest Office Yields: Savills
The decline in yields in Hong Kong has been driven by low supply of investment-grade buildings
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02/09/2015
New report shows more than 1,000 Indians have Swiss bank accounts
A report in The Indian Express has thrown up some prominent names, including Mukesh and Anil Ambani and Smita Thackeray
02/09/2015
S'pore overtaken by HK in ranking of largest wealth management centres: Deloitte
Hong Kong has overtaken Singapore to be the fifth largest wealth management centre in the world, a new report has shown.
02/09/2015
Succession, stress and other issues facing SE Asia's family businesses
Results of the survey found that just 58% of family-run businesses in Singapore have prepared themselves for succession
02/09/2015
Local banks expected to sustain strong earnings growth: Analysts
According to banking analysts, core earnings for local banks are likely to remain strong despite slower loans growth, on the back of stable net interest margins and robust asset quality.
02/08/2015
Monday interview: Ross McEwan, Royal Bank of Scotland CEO
The Royal Bank of Scotland boss owns a cattle farm with his wife in their native New Zealand.
02/08/2015
Gulf institutional funds favour Japan, Asia, shun Europe - Pictet
The euro traded at its lowest level against the dollar in 11 years on Jan. 26
02/08/2015
Indonesia banks strong enough without merger, Bank Negara Indonesia says
Employees at his bank would resist any merger with PT Bank Mandiri, he said.
02/08/2015
China's boom a boon for SA workers
The huge dividends it received from Anglo Platinum seemed to be burning a hole in its pocket
02/06/2015
Cracks in bonhomie emerging at family businesses: ISB study
Family businesses should proactively develop policies and processes to keep the concept of togetherness
02/06/2015
Mixed fortunes across the Asia Paicfic region still delivers positive results for recruiters
The Morgan McKinley APAC Employment Monitor has recorded a 51 per cent increase year-on-year for 2014.
02/05/2015
DBS raring to grow after SocGen unit takeover
There are strong rumours that DBS may already be eyeing another acquisition
02/05/2015
Job applications to Singaporean banks surge 30%. Here’s why
Recruiters and HR professionals who’ve spoken to finance professionals about their job-seeking motivations in recent weeks reveal the real reasons why Singaporean banks are on their radar.
02/04/2015
Financiers see grim outlook for offshore
A number of key financiers to the offshore sector have expressed a lack of optimism for the growth outlook for the industry, and believed the industry is expected to experience a downturn over the next two to three years.
02/04/2015
Alibaba chief ousted as China’s richest
Top spot was snatched by solar energy entrepreneur Li Hejun
02/04/2015
Many e-Commerce Opportunities Ahead in Emerging Markets - Credit Suisse
E-commerce as a share of total retail sales may soon be larger in emerging markets than in developed countries. The demand in the nine countries surveyed by Credit Suisse is driven by expanding incomes and rising Internet access.
02/03/2015
What is the Future of Global Takaful?
Takaful or Islamic insurance is the next big global trend
02/03/2015
India Pushes Russia Out of Third Place in Billionaire Ranking
India has edged out crisis-stricken Russia in a ranking of the world’s billionaires, for the first time claiming third place behind the United States and China
02/02/2015
Singapore Millionaires Aim For Asia-Pacific Domination
Singapore may soon become the prime location for private banking in Asia-Pacific, if political tensions in Hong Kong continue to buildSingapore may soon become the prime location for private banking in Asia-Pacific, if political tensions in Hong Kong cont
02/02/2015
Chinese banks’ brands overtake HSBC and Santander by value
Chinese banks are leaping up the league tables of valuable brands, overtaking western titans according to a study out today from Brand Finance and The Banker magazine.