Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Keeping Cambodia competitive beyond 2016

Cambodia has been highly successful in embracing the ‘factory Asia’ model of growth, supplying its low-cost labour to export-oriented industries.

Insurance firms, banks rush to invest in small finance banks

One of the reasons that financial institutions are betting on is the potential synergy in distributing financial products in the rural and semi-urban markets, say experts.

DEC enhances ties with Bank of China

DEC is also working to actively encourage Chinese direct investment in various industries in the emirate, including energy, infrastructure, tourism, real estate, finance, trade and logistics - particularly in the wake of the Dubai Expo 2020 infrastructure

Philippines year in review 2016

Moody’s nonetheless maintained the country’s credit rating at ‘Baa2’, one level above investment grade, with a stable outlook.

This Chinese Billionaire Found It Cheaper To Produce His Product In The U.S.

A Chinese company moving production to the U.S. goes against conventional wisdom. However, over the past four years wages in China have tripled.

China urges BRICS to deepen partnership for brighter future

China will host the ninth BRICS leaders' summit in Xiamen, a coastal city in southeast China's Fujian Province, in September, Xi said.

The 20 most expensive cities in the world to live in revealed

Forget the flashy reputations of Monaco or Macau, a striking new infographic has revealed the world’s most expensive cities, with a few surprises.

Ashurst acts on advising for major Jordan wind farm

The cross-border Ashurst team from London and Dubai advised The Export Import Bank of Korea and the commercial funders, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Europe Limited.

Indonesia’s rich list stacked with palm oil billionaires

Almost all of these men established themselves as members of the Southeast Asian nation’s oligarchy during the 33-year reign of strongman President Suharto, who fell in 1998.

New Research from State Street and IFSWF Reveals Asset Allocation Trends of Sovereign Wealth Funds, Focus on Private Market Capabilities

SWFs cited a wide range of factors that led to success in private markets

China's Gold Market Opens Up To Boost RMB Internationalization

SGEI going forward regarding renmibi internationalization

Private equity exit deals touch a record $10bn

This year has been a record year for exits, highest in India

China's IPO market heats up in 2016

Under the current IPO system, new shares are subject to approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission

Thailand becomes 10th largest investor in Vietnam

In 2015, as many as 53 new Thai projects were licensed into Vietnam

Shadow banking in China appears to have made a roaring comeback

Shadow credit such as trust loans, entrusted loans and bank-acceptance bills rose sharply to 479 billion yuan ($69 billion) in November

Fund manager Mittleman warns of Australian housing bubble

“There are opportunities for Australia but I think it is going to be a difficult period to come. You have a housing bubble that I think needs correcting. There could be a bit of a disruption to GDP from that.”

Why Stock Market Investors Shouldn’t Fear the Bond Meltdown

Most private investors pay little attention to the bond market, yet it is far bigger than the stock market.

Doable increase

Allowing the P2,000 pension increase will not only adversely affect the Philippines’ credit rating but also bring the SSS to bankruptcy, the economic managers warned.

IOSCO monitors growing use of automated advice tools to protect investors

A growing number of retail investors, whether by preference or because they consider the services of traditional intermediaries too expensive or extensive for their needs, also prefer to manage their own portfolios using online tools.

Sandaire: Investing 20 Years in Family Business

Sandaire as a business has evolved from initially being created purely to respond to the demands of my own family

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