11/07/2022
Florin Boetschi: «Singapore is our first regional presence in Asia»
Besides that, Bellevue has been able to selectively build up customer relationships in the region in recent years.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/02/2022
Chinese Companies Remain Committed to Digital Transformation, but at a Slower Pace
All companies were measured on a range of metrics that look at how they are using digital technologies to drive innovation, enhance operations and create new opportunities for growth.
11/01/2022
Credit Suisse Calls Hong Kong and China «Biggest Growth Market»
Within mainland China, Credit Suisse will set up a locally incorporated bank to enable clients to trade China-listed shares, which is expected to take two to three years.
10/28/2022
Citi CEO Skips Hong Kong Summit After Covid Hit
In addition to the loss of a key attendee in Fraser, Hong Kong financial secretary Paul Chan also tested positive for Covid yesterday in Riyadh as part of a six-day trip in the Middle East to woo new investments.
10/26/2022
Mirae Asset Could Support Elon Musk’s Twitter Buyout
The deal with Mirae is expected to be finalized in the coming days, in time to meet the Friday deadline to close the $44 billion takeover, as directed by a Delaware judge earlier this month.
10/24/2022
Adani group said to consider raising US$10b debt in lower-cost debt, green bonds
The move is aimed at lowering the ports-to-power group’s overall burden of repayments
10/20/2022
Schroders Global Investor Study 2022: ‘Expert/Advanced’ investors in Southeast Asia believe sustainable investing most likely to drive long-term returns
“Expert/Advanced” investors in Southeast Asia are more likely to believe that investing sustainably is key to driving long-term returns compared with people who rate themselves as less knowledgeable, Schroders Global Investor Study 2022 has fo
10/13/2022
Canopy COO Eryn Wu: «Data sovereignty matters to our clients»
And for wealth managers, it can strengthen relationships through greater familiarity with the overall financial view.
10/11/2022
How Ultra Luxury Is Conquering China
These are the timeless “ultra-luxury” players that are now being favored by a wider demographic which includes mature and established consumers.
10/11/2022
Has Credit Suisse Reached the Bottom?
While Credit Suisse seemed to languish at home, it celebrated an important success in Singapore.
10/10/2022
Mukesh Ambani is setting up a family office in Singapore
The city-state has become an attractive hub for family offices thanks to its low taxes and relative security.
10/05/2022
Can Japan shield the yen from the dollar?
On 22 September, Japan’s Ministry of Finance instructed the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to intervene in currency markets, buying the yen and selling the US dollar, for the first time since 1998.
10/04/2022
Reply to Parliamentary Question on beneficiaries and targeted competencies under Talent and Leaders in Finance Programme
MAS will continue to work with financial institutions and tripartite partners to review and enhance the programme, upskill Singaporeans and better equip them to take on senior roles in finance, and grow Singapore’s status as one of the world’s
10/03/2022
Philippine peso may slide to an all-time low as trade deficit widens
The currency has slumped 13 per cent this year and is one of the worst performers in Asia.
09/28/2022
Global asset owners look to factor investing in bear market, survey finds
“This year’s study found respondents expect factor-based strategies to outperform in an inflationary environment with slow economic growth,”
09/28/2022
Family Members Dominate Investment Decision-Making in Asia
The report also covers investor demand and characteristics within private markets, a fast-growing asset class driven by growing volatility in public markets.
09/28/2022
Retirement fears on the rise; Australians expect $200k shortfall in retirement savings
Concerns about retirement have escalated, with those worried they won’t have enough to retire increasing to three in five Australians, up from two in five in 2020.
09/27/2022
More Loosening Needed for Hong Kong's Hub Revival
Although the Hong Kong government surprised on the upside by loosening the health surveillance requirement to three days from the originally expected seven days, there was relatively limited fanfare over the step.
09/27/2022
Family offices shift strategy from growing to preserving wealth
Top concern among managers is smooth transfer of wealth to younger generation who may well have different priorities and risk appetites
09/26/2022
Anticlimax coming to Westpac wealth auction
There’s unanimous agreement around the auction that CBA and KKR-backed Colonial First State was the final party standing.