04/04/2017
Obstacles litter Tokyo's path to becoming a global financial hub
Unappealing realities not so easily altered
Comment, Analysis & Research
04/04/2017
India’s economic influence in Asia Pacific to increase in next five years: survey
India’s influence will stem from its attractiveness as an investment destination and a jurisdiction where domestic businesses can grow and expand beyond borders, says Baker McKenzie survey
04/03/2017
Thailand Lures The Ultra Wealthy
Global wealth managers have also been beating a path to Thailan
04/03/2017
CSR a key element for success at top family businesses
It says these businesses consider CSR as a way to engage the next generation of family members.
04/03/2017
Executive remuneration must be 're-imagined': Ian Silk
This helped deliver the first "strike" to any bank in Australia, and prompted CBA to withdraw its resolution on the introduction of soft targets.
04/03/2017
Whispers Of China Preparing For An Onslaught Of New Foreign Investors In Its Bonds
Cross-border equity investors prefer to trade in markets that meet global standards
04/02/2017
Trading places: the rise of the DIY hedge fund
Quantitive analysts traditionally trade at a desk in a city's financial district.
03/31/2017
Five Reasons Why Investors Are Moving Capital Into Commercial Real Estate in Emerging Markets
Below are the five major factors that characterize the prevalent bullishness in commercial real estate of so many emerging economies globally.
03/31/2017
Tough capital controls stalling China's offshore M&A spree
Big investors shifting focus to domestic opportunities
03/31/2017
Banks Drive Growth in China's Institutional Business
Managers have pulled out all the stops to attract assets from banks' WMPs, such as launching segregated account products, customizing mutual funds, and paying back distributors or anyone who can refer outsourcing business to them.
03/31/2017
ANZ Wealth Chase Set to Begin
An initial public offering apparently would not be ruled out, if offers come up short.
03/30/2017
How BDO is locking in Japanese SME clients
The Philippines' largest bank in terms of market capitalization partners with Japan's Shinkin Central Bank
03/30/2017
Alex Fung: «Diversify Globally With Swiss Equities»
The secret to a robust portfolio is diversification. Nevertheless, Asian investors tend to exhibit a strong home bias in their asset allocations, Alex Fung of Vontobel Wealth Management Asia writes.
03/30/2017
UAE’s increasing role in China’s security calculus
Located on the Persian Gulf, Dubai—the most populous city in the UAE and second-largest emirate after Abu Dhabi—is strategically located at the heart of several new trade corridors
03/30/2017
Sotheby’s opens S’pore office amid real-estate recovery signs
More than ever, global uncertainties are driving astute investors to redirect and rebalance their investments.
03/30/2017
Why the world’s richest are turning to Australia when buying prestige homes
This bodes well for the continuing strength of our prestige market in the years to come.
03/30/2017
Spike in foreign investment in Korean securities may heighten market vulnerability
It is the fastest inflow of foreign funds since the first quarter of 2012 when 12.3 trillion won worth funds flooded into Korea
03/30/2017
Navigating the Thai funds landscape with ease
The starting point is to re-inforce the idea that investing can be convenient and financial planning need not be complicated.
03/30/2017
Bringing a more holistic approach to investing
One already relatively large step in that direction is a move away from carrying out only product suitability
03/29/2017
Speech by FS at Credit Suisse Asian Investment Conference 2017
Following is the speech by the Financial Secretary