12/19/2017
World Bank Sees China Growth Moderating as Deleveraging Bites
GDP growth is expected to decelerate to 6.4 percent in 2018 and 6.3 percent in 2019
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/18/2017
Why investors must consider social responsibility - UBS
For 20 years I answered that question by citing the influential article, “The Social Responsibility of Business is to Increase its Profits,” by Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman.
12/18/2017
Find out which Singapore bank leads in productivity
OCBC’s income per employee stayed flat in 2015 and 2016
12/17/2017
The new Asian billionaires who could reshape your banking job in 2018
Product developers will be particularly in demand, building on a trend which began this year.
12/15/2017
Advisers losing traction with HNWs
Advice providers could therefore adopt and promote a team-based approach to more effectively service the HNW market.
12/15/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Santa Is Putting Christmas On The Blockchain And Saving Billions
So, you think that you know all there is to know about Christmas?
12/15/2017
Can China’s funds of funds open a US$121b floodgate of inflows after a whimpering start?
The first six funds, which raised a combined US$2.5b, have either posted small losses or gains in their first month
12/15/2017
The $145 Trillion Future of Investing Is Heading to Asia
Surging wealth throughout the developing world will reshape asset management.
12/14/2017
Strong growth outlook for 2018: RAM Group
Real Asset Management 2018 Outlook
12/14/2017
The insane life of Brunei's super-rich Prince, who flies choppers, chills with tiger cubs, and plays polo
He is one of five sons and seven daughters born to Brunei's ruler, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, according to Elite Daily.
12/13/2017
Bright outlook for region's insurance industry in 2018
In the case of Chinese life and P&C insurers, the increased asset risk is also reflected in their rising allocation to alternative investments, with often complex transaction structures and a lack of transparent disclosure standards.
12/13/2017
Principal legal risks faced by asset management institutions
The core of asset management is “management”, and management risks include the risk of diversion of funds
12/13/2017
Southeast Asia's digital economy to hit $50bn this year
Based on “proprietary Google data, Temasek research, expert interviews, and secondary data sources”, the report covers four key sectors: travel, media, ride hailing, and e-commerce.
12/12/2017
Foreign financial firms eyeing China’s market
The report added that more foreign institutions are likely to join the Chinese market.
12/11/2017
India’s luxury hotel for dogs has a swimming pool, spa and serves Belgian beer
Critterati, which claims to be South Asia’s first luxury hotel for dogs, offers suites at up to US$70 per night for pets of “no expense spared” parents
12/11/2017
Hong Kong's Fintech Watershed
The coming year will see a number of positive initiatives and developments the report highlights.
12/11/2017
Philippines Wins Fitch Upgrade in Boost for Duterte's Plans
Despite the controversy over Duterte’s bloody anti-drug war, Fitch said there’s no evidence it’s undermined investor confidence.
12/11/2017
What's the state of wealth management in Asia today?
Their first report issued in 1996 featured Asia as the 3rd largest wealth market in the world.
12/08/2017
Saxo Bank 2018 Outrageous Predictions
Bank of Japan forced to abandon yield curve control
12/08/2017
Asian life insurance growth story continues
These favourable economic conditions, combined with refined product strategies and improved distribution channel productivity continue to drive growth in life insurance premiums, margins and the overall business in Asia.