10/16/2015
Philippine banks 9th strongest in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong had the largest number of banks in the top 10 strongest banks list, with four banks in total.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/15/2015
UBS denied to Forbes that it had imposed a fee on any Russian clients, but said its guidelines stipulated a minimum deposit of $5 million to ensure profitability.
Credit Suisse plans to increase coverage to 300 companies by the end of 2016, doubling from 130 stocks in November of last year.
10/14/2015
Financial crime taskforce pays for itself
The government is absolutely committed to ensuring tax avoidance
10/14/2015
Credit Suisse cuts world wealth outlook
Private wealth will expand at a weaker pace through 2020 than previously forecast because the global economy isn’t advancing as quickly as expected, according to Credit Suisse Group AG.
10/14/2015
How Asia’s Super Rich Grow Their Wealth
Asia’s family offices are investing more in less liquid assets like private equity, real estate and hedge funds
10/14/2015
Asia Pac banks face growing threat to profit from internet finance firms
Rising competition from non-banks is putting pressure on banks nudging them to respond quickly to changing market conditions to remain competitive.
10/13/2015
One of the biggest private equity firms in China is investing $400 million in early-stage US startups
We’ve previously described AngelList as a kind of Match.com that helps startups get funding — but everyone on the site has to be an accredited investor.
10/13/2015
Arab family businesses eye East Asia for expansion
The reason for strong focus on the home market, said Al-Ghurair, is that family businesses prefer to generate income "from a market they know well."
10/13/2015
The view from Sibos: Banks in danger of letting digital identity opportunity pass them by
As the haze descended on Singapore, banking delegates at the international Sibos conference were peering into the potential of digital identity as a source of new revenues.
10/13/2015
Returns on investments by firms that advise Asia-Pacific’s ultra-rich fall 1.3 percentage points: report
Drop in value of assets in 2014 compared with 2013 leads to more cautious investment strategies in region this year following slowdown in value of stocks and shares
10/12/2015
ISA condemns banks on super fees
Fees are being generated a number of ways by the vertically-integrated wealth management arms of the banks, including platform superannuation, funds management, financial advice, group insurance and asset consultancy
10/12/2015
Emotional investment decision 'most common error'
Focusing on short-term market "noise" and changes was the second most common mistake here
10/12/2015
Online banking customers are the happiest, new figures show
At the same time, the survey data showed consumers who dealt with with their bank through digital channels are more likely to be happy with the experience.
10/12/2015
IX Securities Services revealed as the leading ICSD in industry agent banks survey
SIX Securities Services was also ranked as delivering the most value to its clients overall over the course of 2015.
10/12/2015
Enhance Group Show Continued Support for STEP by Sponsoring STEP Asia Conference for Third Year
The conference programme this year features some fascinating topics and superb speakers
10/12/2015
Asia's growth story "alive and well": DBS chief
He noted that Asia's GDP gross domestic product has grown from 40 per cent of the US GDP in 2000, to 70-80 per cent of US GDP in 2010.
10/11/2015
China crunches central banks
Beijing data to give clues on whether global economy improving or not
10/09/2015
Forbes: Sy, Zobel, Aboitiz families among Asia’s richest
The three families are also behind the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines.
10/09/2015
Should Japan join a Chinese-led banking body?
The Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank poses opportunities and risks for Japan
10/09/2015
How the ghost of stimulus past in China haunts Li Keqiang
They included a tax cut for vehicle purchases, a reduction in the minimum down payments for first-time home buyers and a pledge of support for electric-car sales.