06/02/2016
Subscribers to state pension to start falling in 2017
As of end-May, South Korea's population reached some 51.6 million.
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/02/2016
E-retailers Face Funding Risks Due To Tighter Private Equity
There has been a considerable slowdown in the flow of private equity into online retail companies, with muted deals seen during January-April 2016.
06/01/2016
The world’s wealthiest countries
The country has been one of the fastest growing countries on the list, according to New World Wealth.
06/01/2016
Why invest in hedge funds?
Most investors, both institutional and individual, often allocate a sizable portion of their portfolios to hedge funds.
06/01/2016
Wealth management industry dangerously behind the curve in adoption of digital technology
Firms that don’t respond now simply won’t survive in the medium to long term, says new PwC report
06/01/2016
A clear business plan to 'make the transition'
When a business transitions, there are many areas the owners will need to look at.
06/01/2016
With total individual wealth of $5,200 billion, India among 10 wealthiest countries
According to the report by New World Wealth, India has been ranked seventh in the list of top 10 wealthiest countries in the world.
06/01/2016
More individuals rank among the wealthy
Tax analysts said the number of individuals and the amount of collected surcharge is much lower than the actual numbers.
05/31/2016
Australia’s wealthy soar while millions face destitution
“Today’s uber-rich aren’t just filthy rich, they’re fabulously, filthily rich"
05/31/2016
Rust Report, Australia: Cognizant Study Reveals That Digital Start-Ups are Increasingly Winning the Consumer Trust Battle
Customers today want faster delivery of services
05/31/2016
Here It Is: Soc Gen's famous chart with the black swans
China also features, with Soc Gen seeing a 30% probability of a hard landing for the world's second-largest economy.
05/31/2016
Indian concerns remain despite good growth
The improvement is roughly in line with that seen in higher frequency data, though we still have our doubts over the level of growth.
05/30/2016
Moody's: China's authorities have the tools to avert a financial crisis, but erosion of credit quality is likely over the medium term
However, financial liberalization—particularly of China's capital account—could weaken the authorities' ability to manage systemic risks.
05/30/2016
There's soft profit growth ahead for Australian banks
Bad debts are also on the rise.
05/30/2016
Why China's Largest Bank Just Bought a Massive Gold Vault
China's largest bank just extended its reach in the gold market.
05/30/2016
Australia's debt problem looks worse than China's, says Morgan Stanley
Calculations by the investment bank show Australia last year used up more than $9 of debt for every $1 of extra gross domestic product, which is around three times more than the debt needed to produce the same amount of growth in the US economy.
05/30/2016
Investor trust in advisers climbs, survey shows
When it came to understanding their superannuation, 62 per cent of investors said seeking advice was a "key way" to achieve this.
05/30/2016
HNW investors value role of advisers
The Legg Mason 2016 Global Investment Survey revealed that a growing number of Australians are seeking financial advice and place a considerable amount of trust in that advice. Legg Mason surveyed 4,103 high net worth investors aged from 40 to 75 ("
05/30/2016
Speech by SFST at HKVCA China Private Equity Summit 2016
Besides financial support, Invest Hong Kong is setting up a dedicated Fintech team to organise international events and to assist start-ups
05/26/2016
Family offices go back to basics as financial assets fail to deliver
Wateraccess rights, sand mines in Brazil and avocado farming are all on the table as sophisticated private investors hunt for yield.