Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China banks starved of big data as mobile payments rise

The result is that UnionPay, along with issuing banks and acquiring banks, is hemorrhaging income from merchant fees.

Digital key to greater trust, literacy

"Financial planners need to look beyond face to face comprehensive advice if they're going to reach prospective clients in the way that those prospective clients want to learn."

Technology holds a key to financial inclusion

Similar to the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the UN last year, Indonesia’s Nine Priorities lay out a roadmap for development progress.

Aligning the organization for its digital future

Findings from the 2016 digital business global executive study and research report

Valley of the East - Singapore or HK?

Let's look at what's happening in each a little closely.

China vulnerabilities “dangerous”, says IMF

Vulnerabilities are rising on a dangerous trajectory and buffers, while still adequate, are eroding.

Distributors and Retail Investors at Odds on Liquid Alternatives

Asian retail investors are not ready for liquid alternative products

Private Wealth Planning - Why Singapore

New wealth is growing in Asia

Multinationals in Emerging Markets: Greater Transparency Needed

In fact, 75 percent of companies scored less than 5, highlighting the magnitude of the problem.

China's Private Equity And Venture Markets Cool Further In July

Growth capital funds continue to dominate, with 28 growth capital funds launched in July

Foreign investors and entrepreneurs flock to set up shop in Singapore

A 2% increase on Q1 2016, when the trend was first noted, the growth is a strong endorsement of Singapore as a regional business hub.

UBS report highlights series of concerns over Chinese economy

Momentum of translating property sales and new starts into active investment or construction activity remains limited

How Family Businesses Can Become Impact Investors

But it’s not always clear where the opportunities are or how family businesses can access them.

Emerging Markets: faster, higher, stronger?

High frequency data suggests a recovery of sorts in Brazil, though it will still be a few quarters before we see positive growth.

China Association of Auctioneers Report Shows Slowdown Continues as Overseas Markets Gather Steam

The collaborative artnet/CAA report is the only detailed analysis available on auctions in mainland China

Economic execs pitch budget to lawmakers

Our country has gained significant economic improvements in the past years.

Happy days may soon be over for China’s real estate companies

Purchase restrictions in some second-tier cities are an indication that government wants to rein in sector, says Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Mark Lister: The ethical investment dilemma

There are very few businesses anywhere that will come through a socially responsible evaluation process with a faultless record.

India’s Junk Bonds Seen Adding to 20% Gains as Funds Back Modi

"Within high-yield in Asia, India still offers pretty decent opportunities compared to China," said Dhiraj Bajaj

Chinese capital dominates Asian outflows in first half of 2016 – CBRE

The US remained the favoured target for Asian investors, attracting 52% of the total. New York overtook London as the top destination.

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