08/22/2017
Virtual info hub needed to deepen ASEAN capital markets
Nazir said enabling companies the access to the broadest range of capital providers would also provide a huge boost to the overall value proposition of being part of ASEAN.
Comment, Analysis & Research
08/21/2017
Global Dividends soar to record heights
This was the fastest rate of growth since 2015, with new quarterly records in the US, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia, and South Korea.
08/21/2017
Singapore lagging behind other cities in e-payment use: PM Lee
Payment can be made simply by picking up a phone and scanning a QR code.
08/21/2017
Hong Kong’s strong wealth offsets slow population growth, says Stratton Street
The fixed income specialist says the key is to invest in faster growth and wealthy countries, but to avoid indebted countries with shrinking populations
08/18/2017
Tomorrow's Wealthy Women Eyed
A new study by GlobalData shows that of the more than 82,000 entrepreneurs in Australia, just 8.2 percent are women.
08/18/2017
No shortage of IT jobs as global tech firms continue to hire
The openings come as a relief for job seekers as many Indian IT companies are cutting their headcount.
08/17/2017
Hong Kong bank label is a hangover from handover
From Tony Latter, Harrogate, N Yorks, UK — Monday’s most read letter
08/17/2017
Labuan has right ingredients for businesses to set up captive insurance units
The availability of local captive infrastructure is also essential requirement for 75 per cent of respondents.
08/17/2017
Elevating ESG: Can Asia rise to the challenge?
But its investors are still largely in the dark when it comes to sustainable investing.
08/17/2017
Investors more confident in Asia Pacific and Europe region than UK and US
Confidence in the UK stock market was lowest at 56.8%.
08/16/2017
Only 67 percent of Singapore millennials regularly use mobile banking
The report also included insights from Forrester on mobile banking functionality.
08/15/2017
DBS Bank sees 6% growth for Phl in Q2
The unit of Moody’s Corp. said the country’s GDP expansion likely accelerated to 6.8 percent in the second quarter.
08/15/2017
Real estate films could be next trend in Hong Kong luxury property market, as US sellers turn to moviemaking
Some agents in America are now spending thousands of dollars to produce extravagant films with storylines and characters to entice buyers
08/15/2017
Impact investing move across asia
What had they come to discuss? A burgeoning network of committed, passionate investors and entrepreneurs who are focused on using capital to achieve both a social and financial return.
08/14/2017
Bahamas & China celebrate 20 years of strong diplomatic relations
The Bahamas has been fortunate with the envoys who have been appointed to represent China in our country.
08/14/2017
BB starts impact study on offshore banking
Sees the operation unlikely to put extra compliance pressure
08/14/2017
Don't underestimate the risks from Korea by Gary Dugan
Throughout history when nations build-up their weaponry they almost feel emboldened to fight someone.
08/14/2017
How to help wealthy Indian families ‘let go’
The approach he recommends to overcome this hurdle of losing control, is to break down family wealth into separate categories
08/13/2017
Hong Kong’s pension fund service providers benefit most, not the clients
How to reach the myriad of small businesses in the community that needed to sign up to MPF?
08/13/2017
Banking on trust
Financial institutions must ensure that clients' long-term financial well-being and interests are being looked after