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”.
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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.
12/30/2019
Can setting up digital banks help Malaysia achieve growth in 2020?
To keep up the momentum and excitement, the central bank of Malaysia has issued a draft licensing framework on creating digital banks in the country.
12/30/2019
Women in financial services are tackling an underserved market: themselves
Serving Women As Financial Services Customers: Women In Financial Services 2020
12/30/2019
IMF acknowledges Hong Kong's robust policy frameworks and ample buffers for addressing economic challenges and safeguarding financial stability
The IMF notes that Hong Kong is well placed to address both cyclical and structural challenges given its significant buffers, despite weakened economic activity and mounting headwinds on the growth outlook.
12/29/2019
India's start-ups generate $28bn worth of 'excitement' for global investors
The investment inflow into the country in 2019 was almost 10 times the amount invested by domestic companies
12/29/2019
Hong Kong economy to shrink in fourth quarter
“Based on the situation of these few months, it is inevitable that negative growth will continue,” Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post.
12/29/2019
Lessons from the UAE: Hong Kong’s problems might go away when the government puts Hongkongers first
Why did the UAE emerge unscathed from the Arab spring? The country has a tax and welfare system that prioritises citizens.
12/29/2019
Chinese central bank targets growth with benchmark switch for floating-rate loans
Floating-rate loans, excluding individual housing loans tied to state provident funds, that have been signed before 2020 will be priced in line with the LPR, the central bank said.
12/29/2019
Hong Kong economy to shrink in Q4 following months of protests, says financial chief
The increasingly violent pro-democracy protests that escalated in June have undermined Hong Kong's economy, discouraging tourists from visiting and slashing retail sales.
12/29/2019
S. Korea picks 11 local, foreign banks for won-yuan FX trading in 2020
In 2014, South Korea launched the won-yuan direct market to boost trade payments in both currencies and reduce exchange rate-related risks.
12/27/2019
Overseas investors bypass Japan stocks, awaiting 'blacklist'
Foreign purchases face approval requirement, but sectors yet to be named
12/27/2019
HK protest crisis raises career doubts for expats
"What I was surprised by, though, was the violence - how things took a violent turn," Bhatnagar said.
12/27/2019
Can Singapore be a new venue for Russian IPOs?
Russia is also among the most resource-rich countries globally.
12/27/2019
Singapore’s housing market in 2020: What will the leap year bring?
“The healthy new home sales performance in 2019 is partly due to prices remaining resilient in spite of the cooling measures that were imposed in July 2018,” says Ong Teck Hui, JLL senior director of research & consultancy.
12/27/2019
China’s Government Is Letting a Wave of Bond Defaults Just Happen
This system imposed little discipline on borrowers. Now global investors are coming into China’s bond market.