10/09/2015
Forbes: Sy, Zobel, Aboitiz families among Asia’s richest
The three families are also behind the biggest conglomerates in the Philippines.
Comment, Analysis & Research
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.
10/09/2015
Asia’s Wealthy Warm to Private Bankers’ Advice
A growing number of Credit Suisse clients allow the bank to take a greater role in managing family assets.
10/08/2015
IMF warns of new threat posed by emerging economies
One of the key messages in that analysis was that emerging and developing economies are experiencing their fifth consecutive year of slowing economic growth.
10/08/2015
3 Indian names in Forbes' top Asia's richest families list
Indians hold 14 of the 50 spots, the most from any jurisdiction.
10/07/2015
Boom in financial assets continues, according to Allianz Global Wealth Report
Global gross financial assets of private households grew by 7.1% in 2014; thus the robust growth witnessed in previous years continued, albeit at a slightly slower pace.
10/07/2015
Singapore leads region in per capita financial assets: Allianz
Strongest growth was in life and pension assets, which make up almost half of all assets, says report
10/07/2015
When investment bankers and private bankers just don’t get along
You’re a private banker, but your client wants investment banking products so you work with your colleagues in IBD to give them what they need.
10/07/2015
China tops for middle class, latest Allianz global wealth report says
The report showed net financial wealth of all private households around the globe topping €100 trillion or the first time at the end of 2014.
10/06/2015
Financial services in EU firing line
A financial transaction tax, or 'Robin Hood tax' was famously suggested by James Tobin, an American economist.
10/06/2015
Mr Li shows CEOs how to deal with China
Li Ka-shing’s run-in with the People’s Daily highlights a shift over the past decade in the relationship between the party and business interests
10/05/2015
Fund managers face tax crackdown
Asset Management 2020 and beyond: Transforming your business for a new global tax world
10/05/2015
Jenas need to raise equity exposure, link investment to goals
Fortunately, Pune-based Jenas have not fallen into this trap and have a different reason for not making any investments so far.
10/05/2015
Chinese millionaires to test drive Sydney’s $50m mansions
These high-net worth Chinese individuals are looking for a real life experience of what life would be like in Australia.
10/05/2015
China growth to slow to 5.8% next year says Nomura; Sees no hard landing
Nomura still believes the world’s second largest economy will be able scrape through 6.8% growth this year based on data for the first nine months of year.
10/05/2015
China’s economic slowdown leads World Bank to trim developing East Asia growth forecast
The World Bank says it expects developing Asian and Pacific economies to grow by 6.5 per cent this year – down 0.2 percentage points from its previous outlook
10/02/2015
The influence of monetary policy on bank profitability
This paper investigates how monetary policy affects bank profitability. We use data for 109 large international banks headquartered in 14 major advanced economies for the period 1995-2012.
10/01/2015
The Next Decade Of Wealth: New Money And Implications For Brands
In the coming decade, it will be increasingly important to segment and understand the wealthy at a more detailed level – most likely defined by cities within countries.
10/01/2015
Ultra Wealthy Buying Homes Globally for Investment Diversification, Gain Citizenship
According to a study by Wealth-X and the Sotheby's International Realty, a growing number of ultra-high net worth individuals view homes as 'opportunity gateways