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.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/06/2017
Globalisation alive and well in Asian banking
Europe’s rejection of globalisation is a rejection of the concept of a borderless zone, where loans are extended as if the entire Eurozone were a single credit proposition.
10/06/2017
Asian parents among top spenders on education
Hong Kong families spend triple global average, followed by Singapore, Taiwan
10/05/2017
How CBA will retain its share of the adviser market
The big opportunity right now is for providers who are able to solve these challenges.
10/05/2017
The Bank of East Asia Named as a Winner
BEA won this year's award for its outstanding commitment to transformative projects
10/05/2017
How India’s super rich are planning in advance to dodge Modi's tax bullet
Sources say now the government has sought feedback, including recommendations, on the proposed re-introduction of inheritance tax, also known as estate duty, two people aware of the development said.
10/05/2017
Ambani with $38 bn wealth richest Indian for 10th year
Ambani whose RIL holds sway over India's energy sector added staggering $15.3 bn to his wealth last year.
10/05/2017
How Pension Funds Are Nickel and Diming Australia
The government of Australia's Victoria state sold a 50-year lease to the port's commercial operations last year for A$9.7 billion ($7.6 billion).
10/05/2017
How is Switzerland capturing China’s global wealth flows?
The key, it seems, is two-fold: first, understand the drivers of this push for globalisation; and secondly, be able to source and deliver the assets, solutions and service needed to fulfill the various goals.
10/05/2017
Old Mutual may sell China, Latam businesses in break-up
The $13 billion FTSE 100 company, which also has a Johannesburg listing, has said it will list UK wealth manager Old Mutual Wealth in London and Johannesburg by the end of 2018.
10/04/2017
UBS tops Australia's most influential dealmakers
Big US-based firms TPG and The Carlyle Group, who traditionally chase $1 billion-plus deals in Australia, have waved goodbye to key dealmakers and need to re-establish themselves.
10/04/2017
Developed Asia offers quality growth -Nikko AM
Investors who want to have exposure to developed Asian markets should look at investing into the MSCI Pacific ex Japan Index, the report suggests.
10/04/2017
High times in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Growth is strong, the banks have shed the worst of their bad loans and even the IPO market is enjoying a gala year.
10/04/2017
Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users in 2018 and Beyond
By 2021, early adopter brands that redesign their websites to support visual- and voice-search will increase digital commerce revenue by 30 percent.
10/03/2017
Is commission cannibalising Asian wealth management?
It is difficult to deny that commission payments which are, in many examples, larger than the basic salary, shape an RM’s behaviour towards a self-fulfilling outcome.
10/03/2017
Revealed: Global firms drive China partner numbers up by 17%
The fastest-growing firm by partner headcount was Korean firm Bae Kim & Lee
10/02/2017
UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2017
Price growth has slowed in recent quarters, but remains 6% above the national average.
10/02/2017
Much to be done for Hong Kong to become a true smart city
Hong Kong should be a leader in technology and innovation.
10/02/2017
Big four banks reap billions in fees
Transferwise, an international non-bank payment provider which competes with banks, charges customers less than $7 for the same $1000 transaction.
10/02/2017
Security Bank named ‘Best Bank’ in the Philippines
Alpha Southeast Asia has been running the first and only institutional investor poll focused on Southeast Asia.