Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Nomura: Outlook for FY17–18 corporate earnings

With sales growth on a downward trajectory, the focus is likely to be on the kinds of strategies companies adopt to improve their profit margins.

Current affairs expert returns to lead Guernsey anniversary event

He will moderate a panel that will discuss how Guernsey companies could help as part of a diversification strategy and create access to new markets and services.

Why Green Sukuk Could be a Growth Driver for Islamic Finance

According to Reuters, a record $32.2 billion-worth of green bonds were issued in the second quarter of 2017

Firms commit to equal pay as women still lag behind nationwide

Ashurst’s global managing partner Paul Jenkins has also upheld his ongoing commitment as a WGEA Pay Equity ambassador, further bolstering his firm’s drive to ensure gender equality.

Singapore and Chongqing explore new areas for financial cooperation

Besides raising funds, Chongqing firms have expanded into Asia, with the support of Singapore banks, said Mr Menon.

Philippines: Citi sees positive economic outlook

The tax reform agenda presently being pushed by the administration should help prop up the economy to a higher level.

Raising the bar asia's empowered investors want customisation

They want to have informed conversations with their Wealth Managers, as they believe this will result in better outcomes.

China wants India to go slow on Asia-Africa corridor to keep Japan out

This includes sharp differences between Russia and China over energy mix and other issues in the China-Russia gap pipeline, which has been delayed due to this reason.

UBS lowers India growth forecast to 6.6 pc for FY18

Notwithstanding the downward revision in growth forecast, the global financial services major said the structural growth story of the country remains intact thanks to the ongoing reform push by policymakers and consumption demand.

BTMU backing interbank transfers in digital currency

Japanese megabank joins Western peers in blockchain settlement project

Asian Development Bank calls for green financing mechanisms

This would leverage public funds and policies to catalyse a blend of financing from private sources for increasing green infrastructure investments.

Bank of China profits up 11.5 per cent

Meanwhile, Bank of China Hong Kong posts highest first half profits since listing in 2002

Singapore is second biggest Asian investor in offshore real estate, after China

But China-based property companies and conglomerates have also been considerable buyers of offshore real estate assets in the first six months of 2017.

Fosun International Records Net Profit of RMB 5.86 billion in 1H2017

We are very pleased with our results in the first half of 2017, with record profit and a strengthened balance sheet.

Data mining the ‘holy grail’ to a superior client experience

Analytics is driving the digital client, he says, predicting that data will become the identity of wealth managers.

Agricultural Bank of China reports faster earnings growth in H1

This was higher than a 0.8-percent rise in the same period of last year.

Maybank Q2 profit surges on better income, margins, lower impairments

Maybank projects loans growth in Malaysia in the second half of the year to be supported by ongoing expansion in the non-household sector.

Why Malta, Thailand are good relocation options for China’s rich

There are a variety of residence- and citizenship-by-investment programs available

Huarong chief warns of bubble in China’s distressed debt market

Lai Xiaomin says onslaught of inexperienced investors has pushed asset prices up 10%

Japanese banks maintain global lead in overseas investments

Lenders keep spigot flowing but take on risk in seeking yield abroad

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