08/19/2015
BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Weakening Outlook for Global Economy Amid Fears Over China
An anti-commodities stance is evident with moves out of Energy and Materials, while defensive weightings increase.
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08/19/2015
Chinese private wealth to steadily climb, despite economic slowdown, survey suggests
The strong growth in private wealth is driven by relative high GDP growth, demographic dividend and accelerated development of the capital market
08/19/2015
Millionaires are flocking to these countries — from some places more than others
The United Kingdom has the highest number of millionaire arrivals, with the majority coming from Africa, China, Europe, India, the Middle East and Russia.
08/19/2015
Jump in property buyers from China, Malaysia in Q2
This total was 60 per cent more than in the first quarter but below the 1,298 units sold to foreigners in the second quarter of last year.
08/19/2015
PHILIPPINES: Insurers, banks win in bancassurance
Insurance firms realized they need not compete with banks for the people’s money—they can partner and both gain from bancassurance.
08/19/2015
Asian economies look more vulnerable after yuan move
Others thought it would be positive for resources exporters, as the world's second-largest economy sucked in more inputs to manufacture more exports.
08/19/2015
India top pick in EM space globally; China weighing on market sentiment: Bhaskar Laxminarayan
In a chat with ET Now, Bhaskar Laxminarayan, Pictet Wealth Management, shares his views on Chinese market, its impact on India, factors affecting equities and more. Excerpts:
08/18/2015
Canada biggest overseas investor ahead of China
Canada ranked number one because its state pension fund bought a portfolio of 18 properties from AMP Capital.
08/18/2015
Research reveals spike in planners’ struggle to retain SMSF clients
We do a comparison of what these financial planners who are finding it easier to deal with SMSFs are doing differently from those finding it harder.
08/18/2015
25% Global Population To Use Mobile Banking By 2019
It also suggests that mobile banking and payment systems are increasingly being integrated with other technologies, driving an era of ‘Open Banking’.
08/18/2015
Halting the slide - St. James’s Place
The week saw equity markets struggle to gain traction, while oil prices came under pressure as traders remained cautious in a week dominated by China’s decision to devalue its currency.
08/17/2015
Hot money reverts to $478-M inflow in 7 months
Foreign portfolio investments are also known as ‘hot money’ since these are speculative capital flows that move very quickly in and out of markets.
08/17/2015
The International Banker Asia & Australasia Banking Awards 2015
Despite the considerable deleveraging that occurred in the aftermath of the crisis, Asian banks managed to sufficiently plug the gap by expanding their own financing operations.
08/17/2015
Survey: Ultra Wealthy Investors Overwhelmingly Fear 'Going Back'
The survey also found that high net worth investors spend more time thinking about their finances than the broader swath of retail investors.
08/14/2015
Private equity deals rise by 100% in volume in July
With more than 60% of total volume, IT and ITeS continues to be the preferred sector for PE/VC investments
08/14/2015
Rising Demand for English-speaking Candidates in Multinational Corporations in China
Competition for top talent is expected to continue with companies placing increased emphasis on employee retention strategies.
08/12/2015
S&P: Asean banks will remain resilient despite increasing risks
The healthy recurring profits and adequate capital cushions of Asean banks and the strong government support for these banks will underpin rating stability and buffer against downside risks
08/11/2015
Bank Negara caught in a Catch-22 situation
Closer to home, confidence on ringgit is also eroded further due to ongoing domestic issues.
08/11/2015
Globally, India has youngest set of mobile banking users, reveals KPMG-UBS report
Interestingly, adoption rates are highest in developing countries, reaching to about a 60-70 per cent in India and China
08/10/2015
ETF expense ratios on their way down
Asset management firms have dropped fees for Sensex and Nifty ETFs to a record low of as little as 0.03%