Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

How Japan Inc became a target for activist investors

The country’s risk-averse corporate world is having to rethink shareholder capitalism

Deep cleaning, face masks, services suspension – HK banks respond to coronavirus

Banks operating in Hong Kong have closed temporarily some of their branches, with those remaining operational implementing enhanced sanitization measures.

4 Common Myths Surrounding Angel Investors In India

Some angel investors like to work closely with startup founders, whereas some prefer minimal involvement

India budget amends key tax rules affecting foreign investors

The dividend distribution tax is not eligible for a tax credit in the hands of the shareholder since it is a tax on the company distributing the dividend.

Half of Malaysia’s Banking Assets to be Islamic in Next Decade

More consumer awareness, focus on ethical banking spur growth

Japan’s foreign direct investment in Cambodia peaks $2.5 billion in last 15 years

Japanese businesses and investment in Cambodia are renowned for their quality.

China to inject $173 bln into economy as virus deaths top 300

PBOC wants to boost liquidity, stabilize currency when markets open after extended break

The fund finance market in Asia (GLI Chapter 2020)

Carey Olsen partner James Webb has contributed to Global Legal Insight's guide to the fund finance market in Asia.

The coronavirus: A buying opportunity?

Historical data suggests that epidemics do not impact markets long-term

Coronavirus depresses market sentiment at start of Year of the Rat

Dampening sentiment hints of short-term volatility as epidemic parallels SARS

Coronavirus: A Timely Drill for Wealth Managers

In early January, we collected and corroborated enough anecdotes to form the view that the Wuhan Pneumonia could become a replay of the SARS scare in 2003.

Dealers Expect Art Basel Hong Kong Cancellation

An emergency meeting was held between organizers and stakeholders in Basel on Thursday to decide the fate of the fair, recognized as the premier art event in Asia, but multiple dealers and two sources said they expect the fair to be canceled

China virus could knock 7% off Asia, says Fidelity’s Nicholls

The country's authorities have placed travel restrictions on 16 cities with airlines such as British Airways suspending flights to the mainland.

Shanghai traders brace for return to work after coronavirus outbreak

Markets staff to reopen China’s financial centre while most businesses remain shut

Saxo Markets publishes Q1 2020 Quarterly Outlook

Investors should consider tilting their portfolios towards green stocks so they don’t miss this long-term opportunity.

Coronavirus: investors should avoid knee-jerk reactions

The death toll has now risen to 81 and almost 3,000 people have been confirmed as infected, with 44 cases having been detected outside China, where it originated.

New operating models slash costs, drive efficiencies in financial services

Both SaaS and BPaaS lower the cost to serve customers and allow firms to focus on their core business.

Shruti Advani: «This Uncommon Cold in Hong Kong»

Despite any charm, the otherwise steely leader may be able to muster, the numbers are damning – when China sneezes, Hong Kong quite literally catches a cold.

Japanese brokerages shed aversion to hostile takeover bids

Small player Mita makes waves as bigger rivals also begin to offer services

The Philippine’s GDP expected to again hit six per cent in 2020

Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands and research firm Fitch Solutions both expect the country’s gross domestic product growth to improve to 6.3 per cent this year.

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