12/29/2020
The survey’s tepid outlook contrasts with generally optimistic forecasts for China, the only major economy in the world expected to grow this year in the wake of the pandemic.
12/29/2020
Prolonged protests against the government – and the subsequent backlash – have not only dented Hong Kong’s international reputation, but have also caused significant economic disruption.
12/28/2020
There have been five economic recessions since Singapore's independence
12/28/2020
The UOB survey had polled 3,510 individuals aged between 18 and 65 in five countries, namely 1,030 from Singapore, and 2,480 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
12/28/2020
A sharp virus-caused fall from last year's 7% GDP growth
12/23/2020
Interest in Nomura is driven not only by its research capabilities in Japan’s economy and industry but also by the country’s experience in undergoing challenges that China now faces.
12/23/2020
China’s affluent investors have been the biggest winners from its economic boom
12/23/2020
He adds that the company wants to rehabilitate, build up the capability and the capacity of its investments and assets, in order to achieve stable and recurring income in the long term.
12/21/2020
Retailers to suffer the most; exporters likely to be spared from restrictions
12/21/2020
WWF said the assessment is based on a framework covering six aspects of overall ESG integration—purpose, policies, processes, people, products, portfolio—and a new “’sectors and issues’ deep-dive analysis on sector policies.&
12/20/2020
Concern over the impact of COVID-19 on China’s economy triggered a slump in the yuan from mid-January.
12/18/2020
Strong outlook for dividends in 2021
“China is hitting the exports it can get from other countries, like beef, barley, wine and now it seems coal.
12/18/2020
Mr. Chow also says Singapore and Japan have “made little progress” on introducing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and stewardship disclosures.
12/18/2020
Global business leaders view post-COVID economy in January
12/18/2020
Super and retirement
12/18/2020
As compliance oversight becomes more challenging, our clients and their advisors are looking at how they can streamline entity management and administration.
12/17/2020
Bank profits to be minimally affected by low rates
Discussing the long-term impact of low rates, Kearns said: “Very low interest rates may well reduce Australian banks’ profits but possibly by less than for banks in other jurisdictions.
12/17/2020
Partner of Stevenson Wong. Wins STEP Private Client Award
The results were announced at the first-ever virtual award ceremony which took place on 9 Dec 2020.
12/17/2020
Income generation crucial for investors in 2021
Long-dated US treasuries offer reduced diversification benefit amid super-low interest rates
12/17/2020
McKinsey’s analysis of possible scenarios suggests that efforts to bolster the struggling sector can begin in earnest with the easing of large-scale social restrictions linked to the pandemic.