12/03/2015
Japanese Households To Have ¥23 Trillion Available Annually
Risk assets could see annual flows of ¥5 trillion, but the bulk will go to bank deposits and life insurance
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/02/2015
Misconceptions about active management
The reason for that lack of outperformance doesn’t stem from lack of skill, as is widely believed.
12/02/2015
New report: Apple Watch banking apps fail to excite clients
In MyPrivateBanking’s view, the main weakness of the Apple Watch banking apps that were analyzed is the lack of personalization features.
12/02/2015
4 reasons one of the world's biggest asset managers says investors need to brace for more volatility in 2016
They identify 4 key sources of risk for markets and investors and warn that the next year could be a “choppy ride” for investors.
12/02/2015
State Street forecasts 2016 China growth of 6%
Excess manufacturing capacity, persistent deflation and an inventory overhang in property were some of the issues weighing on China's economy
12/02/2015
Open Payments Can Bring a Dose of Innovation to Transit
New technology has made paying for goods and services as simple as the tap of a bank card or wave of a smart device at the point of sale.
12/02/2015
Asia Bursts Ahead, Yet AMs Lag Behind
Tim says new numbers published this week by Stradegi and PricewaterhouseCoopers
12/01/2015
What Standard Chartered bankers in Asia did next
The three Singaporean banks, DBS, OCBC and UOB, have been prime poachers of senior Standard Chartered professionals
12/01/2015
The United States is the No. 1 Destination for Rich Chinese Immigrants
For China’s growing numbers of high-net-worth citizens, the top immigration destination remains the United States.
12/01/2015
Ex-bankers challenge wealth management dominance
You would expect the founders of a successful independent wealth management business to question the old sales and distribution model of its bank-owned rivals
12/01/2015
Asian Business Owners Redefine What it Means to be an Entrepreneur - RESEARCH
Two in five entrepreneurs in Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China are female with nearly half under the age of 35
11/30/2015
Foreign Fund Firm Exits Don't Detract From India Market's Potential
Distribution challenges and regulatory tinkering can possibly be overcome with more sustainable business strategies
11/30/2015
Retail space more expensive in downtown Saigon than in other big Asian cities
The average rent for retail space in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City is higher than that in many major Asian cities such as Dubai, Doha, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila
11/30/2015
Wealthy Chinese love private schools but private equity finds profits harder
Avenues' American backers, led by mid-sized private equity firms, seem to possess a quality rare for such entities: patience.
11/30/2015
Diversification: How much is too much?
Relative performance is important. But fund size and conviction in ideas also dictate the number of stocks
11/30/2015
Pictet unveils long/short market neutral Asia strategy
Pictet Asset Management has broadened its income offering with the addition of a market neutral fund targeting Asian equities.
11/30/2015
Future Generali launches flexi online term plan
The plan is available exclusively online and is specially targeted at individuals seeking simple and guaranteed insurance solutions.
11/29/2015
China's well-timed middle-income diplomacy
The new ventures include the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the Silk Road Fund and the South-South Cooperation Fund, each of which have potential to be long-term economic governance game changers.
11/29/2015
India's finances improve on surge in economic activity: Survey
It is heartening to note that financial conditions of the Indian economy are improving in tandem with the overall macroeconomic outlook
11/29/2015
After Career at UBS and Citigroup, Emmanuel Starts Hedge Fund
The fund will focus on companies that can sustain double-digit annual revenue growth.