09/03/2020
Commentary: The biggest IPO in history is happening but millions may miss out
The hegemony of US capital markets may well be under threat, says an observer.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/02/2020
Standard Chartered Research Reveals Companies in Europe and Americas Identify Asia Pacific as Priority Market for International Expansion
European and Americas Corporates Prioritise Regions Close Home for Growth in a Time of Uncertainty but Expansion into New Markets Remain Key with Asia Pacific Ranked Top
09/01/2020
Toughest time in banking for 30 years, says Macquarie’s Greg Ward
"This would be the toughest period in banking for, I don't know, maybe thirty years really," he says, "because of these types of conversations."
09/01/2020
Singapore seeks to cut number of expatriates as recession bites
Asian financial hub tightens regulations on employing foreign professionals
09/01/2020
Top Asian exchanges turn spotlight on Taiwan
Strong market performance and need for portfolio diversification amid Covid-19 attracting investors to the island
08/31/2020
Indonesia’s Rapidly Expanding Fintech Sector May Create New Opportunities for Switzerland based Businesses: Report
The Indonesian payments sector has experienced significant growth during the past few years.
08/31/2020
Singapore tilts at financial crime, but problem areas remain
Singapore— whose economy contracted by an alarming 42.9% in the second quarter of 2020
08/31/2020
China's Big Banks Brace for Lagging COVID-19 Risks as Bad Loans Rise
"the lagging impact of the epidemic and the risk of uncertainty are expected to be further transmitted to the banking industry,"
08/31/2020
Central Bankers – Finally an Admission of Guilt by Gary Dugan
This year's annual meeting of global central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, like so much this year, has been unprecedented.
08/31/2020
Tycoon-backed Saxo Bank reveals Hong Kong expansion plans
China's clampdown on Hong Kong has left western banks there walking a tightrope after the US imposed sanctions it says are designed to protect freedom of speech.
08/30/2020
How to Start Distributing Power and Stop Delegating It
Leaders like to talk about autonomy, but few actually know how to put employees in power.
08/28/2020
A look at why Singapore is a preferred destination in Asia for family offices
Sivakumar Saravan and Liew Kin Meng of Crowe Singapore explore how the country’s favourable investment climate is attractive to ultra-high net worth individuals and families.
08/28/2020
Wall St rally fails to cheer Asia markets as tensions mount
Hong Kong lost 0.8% with HSBC taking a hit after being slammed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over reports it had frozen access to credit card and bank accounts for executives of independent media group Next Media
08/28/2020
Singapore’s market is ‘undervalued’ at the moment, says UBS
Goldman Sachs’ Timothy Moe, however, warns that the focus on banking stocks may be a detriment instead.
08/28/2020
Sovereign interest in ETFs on the rise as wrapper passes coronavirus test
The survey of sovereign wealth and central bank asset managers across 139 institutions showed close on half now believe ETFs are the most attractive method of equity implementation.
08/27/2020
Cedric Lizin: «Digital Engagement is Here to Stay»
Client-facing capabilities aside, the bank is also pushing digital transformation
08/27/2020
Commentary: China's new digital currency is a bit of hot air
China’s central bank digital currency, trialled in four cities and soon to be expanded to Beijing, Tianjin, Hong Kong and Macau, will not be a game changer, says Eswar Prasad.
08/26/2020
Asia’s funds industry embraces digital tools in the new normal
The recent work-from-home arrangements point to the rise and potential of digital channels as tools for creating awareness, sharing market and fund information, and closing fund transactions.
08/26/2020
Democratisation of Wealth Management - What Lies Ahead?
Robo-advisors are digital wealth management platforms providing automated advice and allowing standalone robo-advisors or banks to scale to reach a larger number of clients.
08/25/2020
First Time China Bank Profits Sink Since Global Crisis
Over the weekend, the CBIRC noted that the banking sector had already sacrificed more than 870 billion yuan of profits in the first seven months of 2020.