03/06/2017
43% of older Aussies haven’t switched banks this decade
It’s interesting to see such a large number of respondents have not changed banks in some time.
Comment, Analysis & Research
03/05/2017
Wealth of China’s richest 200 lawmakers tops $500bn
Most on list are business people who covet Congress seats to show loyalty to Beijing
03/05/2017
How China Supercharged The Offshore Market In Cayman And BVI
Of all the corporates that are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange nearly half are incorporated in Cayman.
03/05/2017
Emerging economies projected to dominate the global economy by 2050
This shift in global economic power from the advanced economies, particularly in Europe, to emerging economies will continue.
03/05/2017
China trims 2017 growth target, warns against trade controls
Analysts expect Chinese leaders to use the legislative meeting to emphasize reducing financial risks and keeping growth stable.
03/05/2017
A Trump bump or slump for emerging Asia?
To tackle this question, one needs to first examine the backdrop.
03/03/2017
Nicholas Spiro: Asian investors should take 'Frexit' more seriously
A Marine Le Pen presidency would deal a devastating blow to EU unity
03/03/2017
Inflation spike puts Southeast Asian central banks on watch
The recent spike has been mainly caused by oil prices, which have surged 25 per cent in the past six months.
03/03/2017
Global hedge fund investors eye Asia Pacific and EM exposures
This is likely a reflection of investors’ views on current valuations across global markets
03/03/2017
Forbes: New man at number two in Malaysia’s Top 50 rich list
Wong Thean Soon enters list 39, US$330 million, thanks to his listed electronic services company MyEG Services.
03/03/2017
5 Asian billionaires who own the ultimate status symbol: Football clubs
Business investment or status symbol? Acquiring football clubs seems to be gaining the interest of ultra high net worth Asians.
03/03/2017
Regulations to revamp Malaysia’s life sector, says Zurich
The insurance regulator Bank Negara Malaysia is currently finalising reforms to insurance regulations which including increased oversight of third party agents selling life insurance.
03/03/2017
Report: Chinese Wages Now Higher Than In Brazil, Argentina And Mexico.
The Euro monitor report has clearly stated that the Chinese factory wages are now higher than in Mexico, Argentina, and Mexico.
03/02/2017
Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet
EM strategies saw the greatest increase from last year, as investors look for potentially undervalued markets abroad.
03/02/2017
China awards first RQFII quota for a U.S.-based asset manager to BlackRock
The move was expected to deepen financial ties between the world's two largest economies and help internationalize the yuan.
03/02/2017
Where do India’s ultra-millionaires live?
It is not reliant on commodities and its domestic and foreign debt burden is manageable.
03/02/2017
Hedge fund investors focused on emerging mkt this yr
The survey entitled Shifting Tides noted that the Asia Pacific region topped the list of geographies that drew the greatest interest from hedge fund investors.
03/01/2017
Why Manila Is The Next Luxury Hot Spot
The Philippines capital carved a new niche for itself as a glitzy gambling hub different from any other.
03/01/2017
India shrugs off demonetisation concerns with GDP surprise - Schroders
In one sense, this is good news for the Indian economy.
03/01/2017
Hugh Young, Aberdeen Asset Management Asia
Do you think they will outperform EMs this year?