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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.

Asset custody work done by banks soars

The ratio of assets under custody to the total assets of the banking industry increased to 45.17 percent in 2015

Bank switching heating up: UBS survey

The survey also underlined the shift towards banking on smart phones

GST is a game changer for India - Nikko AM

The Ministry of Finance has said that the tax could boost GDP by up to 2% per annum

Japan reliant on government stimulus even for tepid growth

The economy grew for two straight quarters thanks to a rise in home investment fueled by the Bank of Japan's negative rates, as well as stepped-up public works investment.

Japan's economic growth fizzles out in second quarter

The situation is becoming tougher and tougher.

Chinese 'ultra-rich' hits 89,000: Hurun Report

The Southern province of Guangdong overtook Beijing for the first time as home to the biggest number of wealthy individuals, with 240,000 who have 10 million yuan or more, a growth rate of 17.65 percent.

Money remains the biggest conversation taboo for high net worth individuals - but this is changing

Money is becoming less of a conversation taboo for high net worth individuals but it still remains the most awkward topic, reveals a new global poll.

Four of the best: Investment opportunities from around the globe

A smattering of uncertainties to consider include the ramifications of the Brexit vote and whether the UK will enter recession.

If you’re going to bash the big banks, bash them about the right thing

Banks that keep cutting lending rates are banks that also keep cutting deposit rates.

Australia's Third-Quarter Challenges Compounded By Election Result, Says AB

The global outlook was subdued overall, with divergence in macroeconomic performance and policy steps across key countries likely to continue.

Malaysia to be an “aged nation” by 2030, warns EPF

The EPF forms the mandatory second pillar of Malaysia’s pension system, catering to the retirement needs of its 14.55 million members comprising private-sector employees and non-pensionable public-sector employees.

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