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.
12/17/2020
IPO Report 2020 & Key Trends Set to Shape 2021
Q3 saw a monumental rebound of the markets, with over 40% of the total capital raised in 2020 generated in Q3 alone.
12/16/2020
This only highlights the devastating impacts that will be with us for some time.
12/15/2020
Outstanding Prime Brokerage, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Administration providers honoured, along with innovators, ones to watch and individuals.
12/14/2020
With easy visas, first class hospitals and international schools nearby, developments such as Natai in Phang-nga, MontAzure in Kamala Beach and Radisson Phuket Mai Khao Beach look increasingly inspiring to affluent East Asian families and retirees looking
12/13/2020
Not since 1991 has self-ruled Taiwan seen greater annual economic growth than that reported by the world’s current second-largest economy
12/13/2020
Pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions have been eased in varying levels in the region, with merchandise exports rebounding quickly from substantial declines in the second quarter.
12/11/2020
The Islamic banking sector grew 14 per cent in 2019, equating to $1.99 trillion in global assets
12/11/2020
The Government sought to address this by extending the deadlines by a year, but the problems and negativity around FASEA did not go away.
12/11/2020
Thailand, Singapore and South Korea best performers in November