Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

India studying info provided by Cyprus on tax evaders

India will look at removing Cyprus from the blacklist of countries that do not share details about tax evaders after examining information given the island nation.

Singapore banks need to find new growth areas in 2015: Experts

According to market watchers, interest rate normalisation is expected to help lift margins. However, the tight regulatory environment and domestic property cooling measures could put even more pressure on loans growth.

Banks on track for another good year

ANZ and National Australia Bank, BNZ's owner, were named the pick of the bunch for people wanting to invest in financial stocks

Up to US$20 bil. stands to flow out of Malaysia

Tracking the flow of global investment funds is a tricky business. But the ringgit's recent sharp depreciation against the U.S. dollar has led to suggestions by some economists that as much as 70 billion ringgit stands to flow out of the country, lar

Banking industry braces for a new set of challenges in 2015

Lending growth will not be the main challenge for bankers in 2015, but instead national reform, rapid changes in customer behaviour, and a low supply of talented people will be major factors, they say.

Insight Report Business Strategies for Targeting HNWIs in Asia-Pacific

Segmenting the Asia-Pacific wealth management industry on the basis of wealth band, the report analyzes two broad categories: higher-income countries and lower-income countries.

Hello 2015: the EM “catch up” themes to watch

China and India are potentially at the forefront of this trend towards improving ‘public’ goods and services

How Singapore is turning into India Inc’s gateway to the world

We chose to list in Singapore instead of the usual Luxemburg

Asia Bond Sales Seen Extending Record in 2015 on China Issuance

Bond sales in Asia are expected to trump this year’s record issuance in 2015 as Chinese companies look abroad for acquisitions and funding, according to UBS Group AG.

How Other Economies Are Struggling as US Shines

Europe is straining just to grow. So is Brazil. Japan has slid into recession. China is trying to manage a slowdown. Russia foresees a recession next year.

Mitani Sidelined by Abe as Japan Pension Fund Enters New Era

When Takahiro Mitani’s term as head of the world’s largest retirement fund finishes in March, so too will the old era of Japanese pension management.

3 Emerging Market ETFs That Soared in 2014

To everybody’s surprise, this year started off with most emerging markets regaining their ground lost in 2013 due to ‘taper tantrums’.

China stock connect scheme scorecard throws up surprises

Regulatory hurdles have kept out a large swathe of the investment community

Where China’s elite are taught a global view

"Essentially if you don't like skiing, you'll have to learn to like it or go somewhere else."

Will look at acquisition opportunities: Rajesh Sud

While top life insurance companies are seeing an uptick in unit-linked insurance products, private life insurer Max Life is looking at it cautiously.

Opalesque Roundup: Hong Kong hedge fund exploits China credit opportunities: hedge fund news, week 52

The Roundtable participants also agreed that SME financing and equity stock picking are top opportunities that will remain for at least another decade.

Time to Bounce Back?

Members of the Trusts & Estates Investment Committee held their annual meeting to discuss significant developments in 2014 and how the market will play out.

Aberdeen Asset Management: Excellent Opportunity To Purchase An Undervalued Company

Aberdeen has a strong reputation for excellence in different investment strategies across equities, fixed income, solutions and property.

Malaysia sees strong growth ahead for Islamic finance

The development of the Islamic Capital Market has been strengthened in Malaysia in recent years, but the industry still faces challenges and needs to define its future strategy.

China's Wealth Finds Home in Washington State

Savvy Seattle-area real estate agents have gained an advantage by paying attention to the growing connections between China and Washington state.

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