01/06/2020
What could hinder Aussies' financial goals this year?
Skyrocketing living expenses are another barrier that could impact how Australians handle their finances.
Comment, Analysis & Research
01/06/2020
Asia’s Biggest Dealmaking Force Right Now Isn't China
Overseas deals made up almost $112 billion out of a total of over $200 billion in purchases by Japanese firms last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
01/06/2020
FDI to Cambodia rockets 12% to $3.5 billion in 2019
Of the total, the financial sector received FDI worth $2.385 billion, while the non-financial sector received $1.203 billion.
01/06/2020
Shruti Advani: Hong Kong Still an Expat Haven?
Anecdotally, it would seem that assets and those who are tasked with managing them, are fleeing the uncertainty of Hong Kong.
01/06/2020
Modest income growth expected for banks
We expect the low interest rate environment to persist moving into 2020.
01/06/2020
Chairman aims to turn Woori into universal banking group
The group expects its recent acquisitions and additional plans for M&As will continue to attract foreign investors.
01/05/2020
More China tech companies eyeing Singapore banks' lunch
Yillion and Hande groups latest known China entrants in race for digibank licence; they're part of bid led by iFast Corp
01/05/2020
How to bring Indonesia’s great unbanked masses into the fold of financial inclusion
When getting to the nearest bank branch can be a perilous journey, and where more people have smartphones than bank accounts, digital banking is clearly the solution.
01/05/2020
3 UOB-owned fund managers pledge to invest responsibly
UOB Asset Management, UOB Venture Management and UOB Global Capital affirm their commitment to pursue responsible investments
01/05/2020
China’s Financial Services Industry Is Banking on AI
The banking industry was the biggest investor in AI-related applications, accounting for 70 percent of all market purchases.
01/05/2020
Asset management in an age of long life expectancy
In their desire to reduce risk to their finances in retirement, many older Japanese have inadvertently created a new risk.
01/05/2020
Cash Shortage Hurts Investment in Vietnam
One reason that companies do not want to have such a long cycle is that it makes them more vulnerable to debt.
01/03/2020
Islamic fintechs becoming ‘global phenomenon’
The study is based on a survey of 180 companies worldwide, half of them fintechs and the others being incubators and accelerators, consultancies, financial institutions and investors, with respondent being based in the UK, Middle East, other Europe, South
01/02/2020
8 out of 10 millennials now prioritise responsible investing
Indeed, Environmental Social and Governance considerations now sit at the heart of that process.
01/01/2020
Analysis: GPIF puts short sellers on the naughty list
It declares short selling to be “inconsistent with the fulfillment of the stewardship responsibilities of a long-term investor”.
12/31/2019
Leading offshore law firm launches photography competition to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the work place
The Awards are intended to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to showcase the work of Hong Kong-based photographers.
12/31/2019
Will Malaysian banks look for M&A in Indonesia again following Bank Permata deal?
Recall that over the last decade, several banks, including RHB Bank Bhd, Affin Bank Bhd and Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd, were intent on acquiring Indonesian banks.
12/30/2019
Mergers, acquisitions in banking industry mark 2019 despite weak loan growth
Although market players had been expecting the transaction as discussions on the acquisition had been ongoing since late 2017, they did not expect the sum of money the Japanese financial heavyweights poured in to acquire Danamon and BNP.
12/30/2019
China's $45 Trillion Market Is Opening Up. Here's What to Watch in 2020
China is at a stage where regulators and the government are comfortable that local business can handle the threat of foreign competition
12/30/2019
Say Goodbye to Banking as We Know It
Little is known about the digital yuan except that it’s been in the works for five years and Beijing is nearly ready to roll.