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Central Bankers - Tigers Still With No Teeth

The markets saw the Fed meeting as hawkish, but what did investors expect?

Middle Eastern countries look to China for infrastructure funding, new technology

Countries in the Middle East, especially Iraq, are a new focus of investment under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, a report out of Fudan University said today.

Japanese megabanks cautious about outlook beyond strong FY'22 profits

Full-year earnings at the three banks "should beat their estimates," said Toyoki Sameshima, a senior analyst at SBI Securities Co.

Outlook for Africa and India 2022

The figures, however, hide some stark divergences amongst the countries on the continent.

Low Decibel, High Action

Overall, the budget, despite being devoid of several big bang announcements, firmly focuses on aiding economic growth.

Risk, compliance salaries soar: Data

Another trend observed by Kaizen is the number of organisations broadening their search when it comes to recruiting for the risk and compliance function.

China’s Olympic push in Year of the Tiger

Amid threats from Omicron, festivities will be more muted

This Lunar New Year, learn more about Asia's growing role in the global economy

Asian consumers are expected to account for half of global consumption growth in the next decade

Why investment company Temasek is building its own start-ups

In an increasingly digital world, investment company Temasek is taking a hands-on approach to scale its own AI and blockchain capabilities and tech-enabled ventures

The Millennial Mood Index 2021

The pandemic, combined with the 'work from home' culture, has also raised health awareness Indian millennials.

Burgeoning EV market will create more opportunities for investors: Private banks

They also noted that Asia, especially China, will continue to drive this shift in 2022 as it forges ahead in reducing carbon emissions and rolling out green technology.

Indonesia’s shariah mutual funds seen to fare better after tough 2021

The declines were largely due to a drop in assets of protected shariah mutual funds and shariah money market funds after the Haj Financing Management Board pulled out in early 2021 to focus on state bonds and sukuk or Islamic debt.

Financial Regualtion Update

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The rich are seen to invest US$8.4 trillion in private market funds by 2026

The other key factors it cites are the availability of innovative products and investment vehicles, and “demand from private wealth investors to access strong risk-adjusted return, uncorrelated to the public markets”.

CIMB wins 11 awards

CIMB was also recognised for its commitment on the ESG front, clinching the Best ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk and Best SRI Sukuk awards for SME Bank’s maiden issuance of RM500 million Sustainability Islamic MTN, where CIMB acted as lead manager.

Nikko AM: Global Equity Investment Outlook 2022

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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

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