07/31/2017
Are Central Bankers Turning Marxist?
Workers aren't the only ones frustrated over low wages.
Comment, Analysis & Research
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.
07/31/2017
Singapore state fund Temasek making bigger bets
Darkening budget outlook adds pressure for higher investment returns
07/31/2017
Chinese billionaire defends his company's shopping spree as it buys French firm
Fosun's latest purchase falls along those lines, and takes a safer route by partnering with a state-owned enterprise.
07/31/2017
An intelligent nation with resources – what goes wrong?
What is the true potential of this country and how can it be achieved?
07/27/2017
Australians believe it takes $5.3 million to be rich
Finder’s money exert Bessie Hassan said the idea of wealth had shifted dramatically
07/27/2017
Why Indian advisers have failed to generate alpha
Are successive wealth managers inclined towards following industry trends?
07/27/2017
50 richest Singapore tycoons got 11% richer: Forbes
The total net worth of the top 50 tycoons on the list rose to US$104.6 billion (S$141.9 billion), an 11 per cent increase from last year.
07/27/2017
Delivering a new wealth management experience
There is one key expectation that I am very focused on: to continue the growth trajectory and strategy that have worked so well for us in the past.
07/26/2017
Better benchmarking for Greater China
It later moved on to stocks, ETFs and other investments.
07/26/2017
Ulrich Koerner Nixes UBS Disposal
UBS is neither niche nor huge.
07/26/2017
Local banks are hiring in Hong Kong: this is where their jobs are
While this is unsurprising, it has led to these firms becoming more popular options for back-office staff who have been made redundant as global banks offshore their operations positions away from Hong Kong.
07/25/2017
'Ethical investing' funds now top $600 billion in Australia, with returns starting to match the market
The rise of ethical investment -- as well as other forms such as "socially responsible investing" -- comes as universities and other institutions switch their portfolios to a more environmentally friendly, low-carbon-emission focus.
07/24/2017
Australian Government Announces Review Into Open Banking
Our moves to introduce an open banking regime in Australia are part of our comprehensive reforms to financial services
07/24/2017
Asian Companies Fear Former Employees, Consultants are Most Likely to Steal Secrets
This compared with just 18% who said cyber criminals/hackers were their biggest concern.
07/24/2017
In China, Herd of ‘Gray Rhinos’ Threatens Economy
Chinese regulators have become increasingly concerned that some of the biggest conglomerates have borrowed so much that they could pose risks to the financial system.
07/24/2017
Taiwan asset managers’ fee income at five-year high
Keystone says management fee income accounted for 60% of the asset managers total revenues in 2016, the lowest share since 2012, and slightly down from 60.1% in 2015.