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.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/18/2020
Morningstar downgrades Australia and Singapore on fund disclosures in biennial study
Mr. Chow also says Singapore and Japan have “made little progress” on introducing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and stewardship disclosures.
12/18/2020
Nobel Laureate to speak at Asian Financial Forum
Global business leaders view post-COVID economy in January
12/18/2020
Those impacted by COVID-19 are relying more on credit cards and loans
Super and retirement
12/18/2020
Is complex compliance driving consolidation in Singapore?
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
Ten ways to boost Indonesia’s energy sector in a postpandemic world
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
ANZ 2020 Annual General Meeting: CEO's Address
This only highlights the devastating impacts that will be with us for some time.
12/15/2020
Global Custodian announces Industry Leaders awards winners 2020
Outstanding Prime Brokerage, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Administration providers honoured, along with innovators, ones to watch and individuals.
12/14/2020
Rich buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore and China are seeking remote WFH-ready second homes
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
Taiwan’s 2020 economic growth looks to outpace mainland China’s for first time in decades
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
Developing Asia to Contract 0.4% in 2020, Grow by 6.8% in 2021
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
Global Islamic finance assets expected to reach $3.69 trillion in 2024
The Islamic banking sector grew 14 per cent in 2019, equating to $1.99 trillion in global assets
12/11/2020
How the industry united to rid itself of FASEA
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
Asian equity monthly by Nikko AM
Thailand, Singapore and South Korea best performers in November
12/11/2020
Over 90 adviser roles gone this week
AMP Group lost altogether almost 500 roles (486) which meant that AMP FP shed 30% of their advisers and Charter cut down adviser roles by a further 20% since the beginning of the year.
12/10/2020
Australians are living longer and spending more.
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