12/15/2016
80% losses guaranteed! By Melanie Newman
Inside the murky world of binary options trading
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/15/2016
Philip Hammond: Japanese banks are concerned about Brexit
Chancellor, on visit to Japan, says he is trying to reassure sector that UK will seek maximum access to European markets
12/14/2016
Bank of Japan likely to upgrade economic view next week: report
At the Dec. 19-20 meeting, the BOJ will thus consider upgrading its language to signal that it is more confident the world’s third-largest economy is headed for a steady recovery, the sources said.
12/14/2016
Egyptian banking delegation visits Malaysia to learn about its experience in financing SMEs
The visit included several financial and non-financial institutions in Malaysia
12/14/2016
Doha Bank MD: Gulf countries look to invest in Bangladesh
Governments of Gulf states have undertaken expansionary fiscal policy framework worth hundred and seventy billion dollars
12/14/2016
Japan's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi to open branch in Saudi Arabia
The bank also signed an agreement in September with Saudi Aramco to assist and collaborate in the company's future development.
12/14/2016
Volatility top concern for global institutional investors in 2017 – survey
Institutional investors preferred active management over passive
12/14/2016
Major Giving Reaches an All-Time High
Ultra-Wealthy Individuals Donate Nearly US$30 million Over the Course of Their Lifetimes
12/14/2016
Asia’s wealth managers turn to local markets for new hires
In Asia, Singapore is seen as the most favourable location.
12/13/2016
Beijing claims top spot in Schroders' Global Cities 30 Index
China’s mega-cities dominated the latest index taking four of the top five places.
12/13/2016
Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Netherlands top list of "world worst corporate tax havens", says Oxfam report
The top five aside, the list also includes Ireland, Luxemberg, Curacao, Hong King, Cyprus, the Bahamas, Jersey, Barbados, Mauritius and the British Virgin Islands.
12/12/2016
Why does China’s property market matter for global investors? - Coutts
China’s economy remains vitally important for the performance of the world’s financial markets. Here we explore the country’s housing market and why its on-going health could have implications for investors everywhere.
12/08/2016
Salary Increase and Bonuses Growth Expected to Slow
Singapore is set to increase pay by 3.5%, but its deflation will mean higher growth in real wage when compared to Hong Kong and Mainland China.
12/08/2016
Singapore stresses under a wealth of worries
Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong admits low growth may be the "new normal".
12/07/2016
Standard & Poor’s raises MyState Bank rating
In its report, S&P noted that “Tasmania-based MyState Bank’s continuing evolution of its risk management practices in recent years has resulted in an improved risk profile for the bank”
12/07/2016
Quiet strength - Standard Life Investments
Event- driven risk remains an issue however; the failed Italian referendum increases uncertainty around Italian reforms and could impact Eurozone confidence going forward.
12/05/2016
China’s overseas investment portfolio reaches US$312 billion
The US remained the top investment destination
12/05/2016
What's Behind the Rise of Hongkong's Boutique Banking Firms?
From Hong Kong to London, industry superstars disenchanted by red tape and cost-cutting are leaving big name institutions to set up more nimble companies – and taking their loyal clientele with them
12/04/2016
Hedge funds must keep up with investor demands
The 10th annual survey found growth has slowed for various reasons, including the abundance of low-fee passive investment options, the lacklustre performance of hedge funds and cost concerns.
12/04/2016
Hong Kong in danger of losing its renowned entrepreneurial spirit
Hong Kong talks up an impressive public relations about helping start up