08/07/2017
Fifty Years On, Southeast Asia Emerges as Global Growth Leader
The goal of integrated economies remains a long way off.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/07/2017
Global wealth managers suffer profitability squeeze
The operating income of 200 global wealth managers saw an average rise of just 0.04% in 2016, even though assets under management rose some 4% during the year, according to consultancy Scorpio Partnership.
08/04/2017
Insurance can help Asia cut economic losses from disasters
Technology, innovation, research and an integrated Asean market can close the protection gap
08/04/2017
The future of advice lies in finding the right blend of technology and the personal touch
Along with the advantage of minimising clerical work, technology tools are also allowing advisers more time to develop the relationships that drive their businesses
08/03/2017
Rise of Asian family offices
Next-gen development and philanthropy are among the top drivers for families to set up a family office
08/03/2017
BCA Wins Three Awards at the 2017 Asian Banker Awards
The current conditions are colored by various challenges, becoming a test of the resilience for BCA's business model.
08/03/2017
Fintech investments in Singapore hit $83 million
Blockchain is expected to remain a relatively hot area of investment across much of Asia, in addition to payments and lending, KPMG said.
08/03/2017
Why wealthy Chinese need to understand succession planning
It is essential for wealthy families to seriously consider succession planning and realize how gaps in their understanding of it can lead to complex legal battles.
08/02/2017
Standard Chartered lowers Philippine growth forecast
A 6.5-percent expansion this year is still a pretty solid number.
08/02/2017
Developing a sustainable pension system
The performance of the SSF and the fundamental pension fund used to be very different.
08/01/2017
No place to hide
Litigation might even be on the horizon, if clients are penalised by authorities after the clients rely on such advice.
08/01/2017
Mumbai’s club for ultra-HNIs an oasis of luxury
Its ultra-high networth individuals and jet-setters.
08/01/2017
Cambodia’s startups turn the heads of global investors
With incubation programmes helping to attract foreign capital for local enterprises, the future looks bright for Phnom Penh’s blossoming startup community
08/01/2017
Stanchart's take
This increase is expected to be driven by wealth creation from this generation
08/01/2017
Mukesh Ambani moves into second place on Asia’s rich list
Investors rally behind Reliance chairman’s efforts to arm India’s poor with cheap data-loaded phones but company’s debt has hit 15-year high
07/31/2017
Are Central Bankers Turning Marxist?
Workers aren't the only ones frustrated over low wages.
07/31/2017
China to plow big money into emerging industries
The biopharma industry boomed more than 30 percent from a year ago in the region.
07/31/2017
MUFG vs Nomura: which global strategy has worked better?
Japanese banks have travelled different roads to international growth
07/31/2017
60%+ of HK-listed companies filing first ESG reports exceeded minimum disclosure requirements for FY2016
Evolving legislation, peer pressure and stakeholder expectation call for more investment in ESG reporting
07/31/2017
Bangkok among region’s juiciest prime property locations, says Knight Frank
Thailand remains a very positive long-term investment option as source markets for buyers seem to be expanding continually.