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Bank of America Plans Staff Relocation from Hong Kong to Singapore

It is not yet known how many people will be relocated but there are no expectations for a wholesale shift of business or operations.

Citi: Expect «More Predictable And Stable» Tech Regulation

Despite worries about China’s ongoing tech crackdown and debt-laden property sector, Citi Private Bank is the latest financial institution to turn positive on the mainland’s equity markets.

Malaysia central bank launches five-year financial sector blueprint

The central bank aims to ensure that 50% of new financing go to green and transitioning activities.

HSBC shows strong preparedness to navigate climate-related disruptions – S&P

The rating agency's ESG evaluation comprises an assessment of a company's ESG profile and preparedness, and is an analysis of a company's strategy related to ESG and its ability to prepare for potential future risks and opportunities.

The CEO Imperative: How mastering ecosystems transforms performance

In fiscal year 2020, companies with high-performing ecosystems also experienced higher average revenue growth and net profit margin overall.

Thailand mulls plan to split retirement fund from Social Security Fund, report says

Spokespersons for the Finance Ministry did not immediately respond to questions from Asia Asset Management.

Dramatic rise in equity flows during 2021

Australian investors also saw a rise in the number who were selecting overseas equities rather than domestic ones, this rose by 186%.

Julius Baer: «Don't Expect to Make Money in China Like Other Countries»

After a turbulent 2021 for Chinese markets, some financial institutions are turning positive due to a deep correction that has caused valuations to plunge alongside policy easing by Beijing.

More HNIs are looking to buy luxury property in 2022

“A lot of HNIs (high net worth individuals) are looking for second homes. Also, holiday destinations and villas on the outskirts of the city are in great demand.”

Apartment prices in Tokyo are set to exceed bubble-era high

The ¥60.8 million average price for a new apartment in the greater Tokyo area in 2020 was the highest since 1990

Outperforming in 2022: Is the wind of change blowing in Wealth Management?

Now that we prepare ourselves to face the next, upcoming challenges of 2022 some questions arise.

Investors eye commercial property and logistics assets in Japan, Korea and Australia

Omicron may have put the bite into the property sector, but commercial property in Asia Pacific is defying the odds in a challenging sector, says a CBRE report.

State Media Spotlights Ant Group in Corruption Scandal

Youcheng United (Ningbo) was founded by the younger Zhou in 2016 and won contracts to build subway mobile payment systems in Ningbo and Wenzhou at the same time his older brother was party secretary of these cities.

Bank Indonesia and Monetary Authority of Singapore Expand Cooperation

The cooperation envisaged under this MOU will be implemented through policy dialogues, exchange of information, technical cooperation, joint innovation, and working-level committees.

UK Foreign Secretary signs deal to boost business

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a new scheme with the Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, to boost UK-Australia industries of the future.

Central bank activity holding back credit markets

We still see so many distorting elements at play in the global economy, if we think about supply chain disruptions

Indosuez WM expects modest returns from Asian equities

The firm is positive on China, Singapore and Korea, but is overall neutral towards Asia.

Expect More Bank Crypto Adoption in Asia This Year

Despite ongoing volatility in cryptocurrencies, demand is on the rise and Asia is witnessing related interest across the board from a variety of investors and financial services providers.

Three key ways to revitalise investment and support mental health. What’s next for Philanthropy and Impact Investing?

Nevertheless, the subject remains taboo in many circles and in different parts of the world.

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