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The End Of History

“Everything that can be invented has been invented.” - Attributed, probably falsely, to Charles Holland Duell, Commissioner of the US Patent Office from 1898 to 1901.

Britain's biggest bank HSBC caught in the US-China crossfire

“Companies increasingly have to choose sides between the US and China, and we might see more corporations considering breaking up as a way to choose between the 2 powers.”

Ukraine Conflict – What is the Outlook for Asia?

The geopolitical risk barometer has risen to a level last seen during the Cuban missile crisis, with Russia stating readiness of their nuclear arsenal.

Discover what influences philanthropic giving by the ultra wealthy

The report begins with an exploration of global philanthropy, charting the significant role played by the ultra wealthy because of the scale of their giving.

How the future of banking is manifesting in Asean

Most banks have invested significant resources into their legacy core banking systems and have been relying on them for decades, so transitioning to digital can seem like a risky and potentially dangerous move.

Survey on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)’ Credit Conditions for First Quarter 2022

The perception of more difficult credit approval stance may not necessarily reflect actual difficulties faced by SMEs in obtaining bank credit

HSBC’s Break-Up Call: De-Globalization in a Divided World

Last week, Ping An – HSBC’s largest shareholder with 9.3 percent ownership – reportedly approached the bank's board of directors in private about spinning off its Asia business for a separate listing in Hong Kong.

How Asia's Billionaires are Using Their Wealth to Change the World for the Better

The 10 richest billionaires on Asia’s Most Influential list are channelling their immense resources toward building a better world

China Woes Erase Global Bank Profits in Asia

At UBS, regional pre-tax profit fell 38.5 percent in the first quarter while assets under management dove $82 billion to $494 billion.

Today and beyond: The next generation challenges the status quo of family business

PwC’s Global NextGen Survey 2022

PwC survey finds health risks and macroeconomic volatility are top concerns among Chinese CEOs

Health risks and macroeconomic volatility are top concerns for Chinese CEOs

Singapore Banks Likely Hit by Market Drop in First Quarter

The US bank reported its gross investment banking revenue in the first quarter tumbling 35 percent from the year-earlier period.

Expat Bankers Fleeing Hong Kong See No Easy Escape to Singapore

This ought to be Singapore’s time to shine.

ABS launches industry standard template for banks to engage corporate clients on environmental risk issues

The initiative will help establish a best practice for banks in Singapore to engage their clients in assessment and mitigation of their environmental risks.

Looking east investing in Asia high yield

While the return outlook has diminished somewhat over the past weeks, Asia HY is still pricing in a default rate that’s above our expectations.

VP Bank Asia CEO: «Enter Conversations That Never Included Bankers Before»

The biggest risk for private banks in all of this is to be left behind and maybe even fade away into obscurity.

Global Banks Sound the Alarm on China Growth Worries

UBS downgraded its GDP forecast for China from 5 percent to 4.2 percent, according to a note by the investment banking research unit.

How the war in Ukraine is reverberating in Asia

As with the rest of the world, the current war will have an impact on Asia’s economy.

Headwinds for China, but also policy support

The Chief Investment Office (CIO) believes that mobility curbs, transportation bottlenecks, and a continuation of current strict COVID-19 policy pose near-term risks to growth, and have downgraded the 2022 GDP growth forecasts for China as a result. Howev

Harvesting Growth, Harnessing Change - Nikko AM

Russia-Ukraine conflict, lingering inflation concerns weigh on Asian stocks

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