11/02/2015
The World’s 500 Largest Asset Managers – Year end 2014
Total assets under management of the 500 managers included in the ranking totalled US$ 78.1 trillion at the end of 2014, up 2.1% from the end of 2013.
Comment, Analysis & Research
11/01/2015
Islamic Banking poised to grow despite economic uncertainty - EY
"The key findings of the EY World Islamic Banking Competitiveness Report (WIBCR) 2015-2016 provide some groundbreaking revelations which will help shape the future of Islamic banks. Innovations in technology and digitalization call for transformation
11/01/2015
Bank boardrooms are bereft of technology expertise
Only 6% of board directors and 3% of CEOs of leading banks have professional technology experience;
11/01/2015
How to succeed at digital transformation
Challenges to becoming a customer-focused digital enterprise include digital strategy ownership, organizational readiness, and establishing metrics to measure digital success
11/01/2015
India still far from replacing China as global growth locomotive: Report
The infrastructure investment has surged to more than 20% of Chinese GDP
11/01/2015
Layoffs in Malaysian banks a symptom of slowing regional economy, analysts say
Bloomberg TV Malaysia reported on Tuesday that Hong Leong Bank Bhd announced its mutual separation scheme on October 21, following other banks like CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, RHB Capital Bhd and Affin Bank Bhd that had laid off workers.
10/29/2015
“Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency”
The report measures regulations affecting 10 areas of the life of a business: starting a business
10/29/2015
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Places to Live in Luxury in Asia
Shanghai remains the most expensive Asian city for luxury goods but Singapore is still the priciest for cars, according to a new Bank Julius Baer report.
10/29/2015
India-Africa Ties Bring Mutual Benefits, Says KPMG-CII Report
Closer relations between India and Africa will produce tremendous benefits for both in key sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, according to an industry report.
10/29/2015
Alastair Hughes: Southeast Asia -- a hidden gem for property investment?
Few talk about opportunities in Southeast Asia -- but this could soon change.
10/28/2015
Global Citizenship And The Ultra Wealthy
For UHNW individuals seeking citizenship or visa status in a foreign country, buying a home is often the best route.
10/28/2015
Family Business Survey 2015 - KPMG
This animated infographic provides a fascinating snapshot of the key findings of the Family Business Survey 2015.
10/28/2015
Alpha Capital Becomes India’s First Wealth Advisory Firm to comply with prestigious CFA code of ethics
Mumbai based Alpha Capital, a boutique Private Wealth Management Firm today announced that they have qualified the certificate for the prestigious CFA Code of Ethics.
10/27/2015
Savvy HNIs churn portfolio more often to maximise returns
Rich investors are churning their mutual fund portfolios more regularly than earlier.
10/27/2015
Private banking report puts Sydney-based Westpac, CBA on top
Private bankers need to meet and ideally exceed the increasingly exacting expectations of HNW individuals.
10/27/2015
Former wealth management adviser spills the beans on the super rich
Users on question-and-answer site Quora wanted to know just what it’s like to be up close and personal with the extremely wealthy.
10/27/2015
Moody's: Indonesian banking system resilient to tail risks
Its analysis is contained in a recently published report "Indonesian Banking System Well Placed to Manage Tail Risks
10/27/2015
How to double your wealth in a year, by China's richest man
Wang Jianlin saw his fortune balloon by nearly $17-billion
10/27/2015
Shanghai Is Now the Most Expensive City in Asia for Luxury Living
In the survey of 11 Asian cities, Shanghai was the most expensive market for goods
10/27/2015
Fosun Launches Asset Management Business In Russia
Fosun will provide full financial support to the unit in its investment activities