08/13/2019
US – China trade: the view from Nikko AM
Equity dividend yields should also start protecting the downside more now, as risk free rates keep falling.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/12/2019
Why Singapore has eclipsied Hong Kong as the home of Asian wealth
Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong to become the new home of wealth in Asia. John Arlidge reports
08/12/2019
HK consumers prefer digital channels to interact with financial services providers
In Hong Kong, 78% of respondents prefer interacting with their retail banks on digital channels, while only 39% of life insurance consumers prefer digital channels.
08/12/2019
Why 2019 is a Crucial Year for Wealth Management
What emerges from this year’s World Wealth Report, published on July 9, is clearly the picture of a fertile ground for an accelerated innovation process, that requires two other dimensions to be disrupted: Strategy and Management Culture.
08/12/2019
Coffee with Samso - Emergence of a giant in the Australian stockbroking industry
There have been recent movements in the broking industry and in this episode, Samso discusses these with Perth-based industry expert Davide Bosio.
08/08/2019
Inaugural FASEA exam results in
"Unsuccessful candidates are able to resit the exam and these advisers will receive guidance on which knowledge areas they need to improve to enhance their ability to pass at a future sitting," he said.
08/07/2019
Chinese investors urged to support public-private partnerships in Kenya
His sentiments were made during the ongoing visit by ten companies, some under the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
08/07/2019
Understanding of captive insurance grows in Asia; Labuan IBFC retains jurisdictional leadership
He attributes the steady growth momentum of Labuan captives to the growing awareness around the benefits of captives in Asia.
08/06/2019
CBD Melbourne: Bachie inside the Bank
The NAB stint is conspicuously absent from Agnew’s LinkedIn profile.
08/05/2019
Survey backs SG increases
A minority (13%) of readers polled disagreed, believing the minimum rate should stay as is.
08/05/2019
The Road to Wealth Management Success: Ambition, Determination and Commitment
Private Wealth business in India is poised for healthy growth over the next few years as the Indian populace moves up the wealth pyramid.
08/04/2019
Aviva weighing options for Asian unit including sale: sources
Several rival insurers have signalled interest in the business, though some potential bidders would only want to acquire parts of the division, the people said. A representative for Aviva declined to comment.
08/04/2019
Banking & Finance Trends in Asia
China has also recently introduced a series of cybersecurity and data protection regimes which will inevitably affect the operation of the banking and finance sector.
08/04/2019
Remarks after FOMC Meeting by Norman T.L. Chan, HKMA
The public should stay vigilant in managing these risks prudently.
08/04/2019
Scramble for Africa intensifies as Korea joins the party
This initiative will cast the next episode of David and Goliath fight in the 21st Century.
08/02/2019
Three ways artificial intelligence and machine learning will improve the quality of financial advice
These technologies are able to accurately and effectively complete tasks that, in the past, would have taken humans much longer.
08/01/2019
Vietnam stands out for PE investors
Vietnam's private equity sector is gaining traction among investors especially with its strong economic growth and young population
07/31/2019
HSBC survey highlights shifting business priorities
The survey shows that 34% of decision-makers think their technological focus will ‘totally’ change over the coming 24 months, with a further 45% expecting ‘slight’ change.
07/31/2019
FASEA exam results expected soon
FASEA has supplemented its metropolitan exam offerings, with new regional locations set to host exams sitting, subject to demand.
07/29/2019
How Should India’s New Social Stock Exchange be Regulated?
The new exchange, which seeks to bring about the rise of a strategic philanthropic investment industry, will require an overhaul of existing infrastructure in addition to a host of new laws and policies.