10/11/2017
Hunters become the hunted in Japan's life insurance sector
Units of foreign players that swooped in after the bubble are now buyout targets
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/11/2017
Active strategies to drive growth in ETF sector
Growth in Active ETFs has in part been driven by changes to regulation
10/11/2017
Over 80 per cent of working Aussies might not have enough to retire
Education and advice are going to be paramount in helping Australians navigate the coming challenges.
10/11/2017
Hong Kong leader says Asian financial hub faces 'grave' challenges
Lam said she would bolster support for small and medium enterprises in the Asian financial hub
10/10/2017
The World is a Laboratory - HSBC Private Bank
“The laboratory we live in does not need to be a scary phenomenon,” says Willem Sels, Chief Market Strategist, HSBC Private Banking.
10/10/2017
Natixis Global AM outlines APAC expansion plans
Last week, Natixis revealed it had acquired Investors Mutual Limited in Australia, which the firm says is part of its new strategy.
10/10/2017
Whisky Investment Fund targets 17% return from sale of rare whiskies
Established in June 2014, the fund has raised more than US$12 million over the past three years from 50 investors
10/10/2017
Changes on the Institutional Investment Horizon - RESEARCH
40% of Asia-Pacific investors are shortening their holding periods, with market volatility seen as the biggest impediment to turning that trend
10/09/2017
Wealthy Malaysians drawn to Thailand, Japan
According to GDCI17, Bangkok had 19.41 million visitors as of the end of last year.
10/09/2017
‘Billionaires on the rise in Asia’
The bank said it focuses on the ultrahigh net worth and entrepreneur clients across the region.
10/09/2017
Time is ripe for innovation in Asia insurance market, says MetLife CIO
Education and awareness are also necessary to overcome the confusion some Bangladeshis have about the industry.
10/09/2017
CIMB bags 15 prestigious regional awards
The 15 awards in various categories truly reflect CIMB’s firm focus on improving our customer experience
10/09/2017
NZ Super is the All Blacks of the sovereign wealth fund world
Fast-growing investment vehicle generated a 20.7% uplift in its last financial year
10/09/2017
Sharing Asia's growing wealth
Policies should be adaptable to specific circumstances, recognise the rights of all citizens in cities, target marginalised groups, strengthen local governments and encourage citizen engagement.
10/09/2017
Why you won’t get an “obscene” salary at UBS or Credit Suisse in Asia
Several boutiques – notably EFG, LGT, Safra Sarasin, UBP, and VP Bank – are all expanding in Asia in 2017.
10/09/2017
Latest World Bank report bad news for BN
Many economists have concluded that Malaysia’s debt bubble is about to explode.
10/09/2017
How to get smarter about using data
Today, such tools are not only more economical but also help professionals make recommendations that are more rooted in fact than in intuition.
10/09/2017
Global Economy: Be aware of underlying risks in the market, says Rabobank
In addition, commodity prices and inflation rate, measured by the Bloomberg Commodity Index and Fed five-year forward break-even inflation rate, have remained flat since 2009.
10/07/2017
Tycoon and philanthropist Washington Sycip passes away at 96
Washington Sycip, one of the Philippines’ most enduring tycoons and philanthropists, passed away at the age of 96, the company he founded confirmed Sunday.
10/06/2017
Philippines puts up a fight as automation steals jobs
The Philippines is the world’s top call centre destination with companies like Accenture Plc and American Express Co among those that have set up shop in the Southeast Asian nation.