12/23/2022
Biggest surprises in 2022 and top predictions for 2023
After a torrid 2022, FSA interviewed leading market participants to wrap up the year and look forward to the next one.
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/23/2022
Darius McDermott: Tapping into the biggest risk/reward market of 2023
No-one is suggesting China is anything but volatile but things are starting to get interesting.
12/22/2022
China Unexpectedly Warms to Australia
Ning said the anniversary was an opportunity to enhance dialogue, increase cooperation and manage differences based on mutual respect.
12/20/2022
Dean Tong: « You Can't Squeeze People Dry in a Short Period»
Since joining UOB in 2018, Tong implements the group strategy, the requirements for success, and how the people strategy can enable success that includes building the capabilities and having the right organizational structure.
12/16/2022
KPMG says family offices can aid in regeneration
With business families in China being the youngest in the world, they should broaden their family offices to look beyond wealth management and take on additional functions such as governance, education and relationship management.
12/15/2022
Sotheby’s Grabs Retail Space for New Hong Kong Auction House
The 24,000 square feet two-storey space will mark Hong Kong’s first auction house to move from an office to a retail podium.
12/15/2022
The Future of the Digitally Empowered Advisor & Relationship Manager
Wei Mei Tan, Global and Asia Head of Advisory for HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, was one of our expert panellists.
12/14/2022
HSBC: Philanthropy is a key priority for NextGen
As trillions of dollars change hands in inter-generational wealth transfer, education and elder care are key focus areas for rich Asian families.
12/12/2022
Booming Chinese family offices recruit top bankers in Singapore
Financial institutions expect to lose ‘whole teams’ to private funds that will increasingly resemble hedge funds
12/12/2022
Thais willing to share data to enable better online banking
Some 62% of Thai respondents chose mobile apps as a way to improve their digital experience.
12/09/2022
Singlife with Aviva: Wealth Clients Prefer Human Touch
This consists of advisor-led relationships at 35 percent and hybrid relationships – a combination of digital and physical engagement – at 37 percent.
12/09/2022
World Bank chief urges China to take ‘active leadership’ on debt
Malpass participated in meetings with Chinese officials and state lenders in the eastern Chinese city of Huangshan
12/08/2022
Schroders favours Chinese and Hong Kong equities amid 2023 recession
Equities are poised to rebound next year amid recession fears, said the British asset manager.
12/08/2022
VCM's Federico Bazzoni: «Europeans Have Renewed Appetite for Asia»
In November, Hong Kong-based financial firm Vantage Capital Management launched its own investment banking division – led by ex-Citic managing director Federico Bazzoni – to tap mid-market opportunities from high-growth sectors worldwide.
12/08/2022
Philippines eyes central bank profits as wealth fund source
If the proposal goes through, the Philippines will join Indonesia, India and other developing nations in turning to sovereign wealth funds to support their economies.
12/08/2022
Softbank’s Son quietly lifts stake to 34%, edging toward buyout
The company can raise the funds it needs without being listed and without a public entity’s restrictions and costs
12/07/2022
What you need to know as Singapore banks raise interest rates on their savings accounts
The three local lenders – DBS, OCBC and UOB – have raised interest rates on their flagship savings accounts twice since August.
12/06/2022
DBS could be most susceptible to rate cuts amid slowing sector outlook: CGS-CIMB
The bank’s target price has been cut to S$36.50 from S$38.75 to account for a lower terminal growth assumption.
12/05/2022
How wealthy is 'wealthy' in Korea?
'Newly rich' in 30s, 40s account for 18.4% of wealthy Koreans
12/05/2022
Australia set to raise rates as tightening cycle approaches end
Some economists expect the RBA to pause in 2023, while others see a couple more hikes, reflecting its aim to cool inflation without slowing the economy too much.