Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Institutional opportunities in Southeast Asia are not limited to government-linked entities

Eyeing Private Institutions

British Banks Most Exposed To China

Of the 25 countries whose banks report lending data to BIS, the biggest surge in new loans in the year ended March 31

Top Five Indian Big Business Tycoons Control Nearly Half Of Country's Billionaire Wealth

All five entrepreneurs on the Wealth-X list made their fortunes through their businesses in sectors such as oil and gas, steel and pharmaceuticals.

Not all sukuk are created equal, IMF study finds

Investors treat a company's shares differently depending on the specific types of Islamic bond it issues and the reputation of the Islamic scholars who oversee the instruments, a study by the International Monetary Fund found.

Firms in India view the USA, Singapore and the UK as the most strategically important countries for new sources of investment over the next five years

BNY Mellon investor relations survey reveals an increased focus on international markets as a source of raising capital

China, India hedge funds reverse trends

China-focused hedge funds' strong July gains put them narrowly into the black for the year, while India strategies fell slightly last month as post-election euphoria waned.

Rise of wealthy changes Christchurch

Luxury car dealers in Christchurch say annual sales are doubling.

IMF paper considers corporate governance reform in Japan

IMF researchers say corporate governance reform could help ‘unstash the cash’ held by Japanese firms and improve the economy’s growth potential

ETFGIs analysis finds ETFs and ETPs listed globally gathered a record US$160.5 billion in net new assets through the end of July 2014

Assets declined slightly from their record high of US2.64 Tn in June to US2.62 Tn at the end of July.

Slump in Singapore prime property worst globally

Knight Frank classifies 'prime property' as the most desirable and normally most expensive in a defined location.

Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales for July 2014

The Perth Mint of Australia has released the latest monthly figures for the total ounces of gold and silver sold as coins and minted bars.

Global retail banking IT spending to reach $150bn by 2018

IT spending rises as banks transform their operations

Morningstar's Rekenthaler -'Active Managers Have Become The Periphery'

Active Mutual Funds Are Losing Out To Passive Funds

Alternative investments to grab up to 40 pct of revenues by 2020

Alternatives that are marketed to mom-and-pop investors will remain red-hot

Luxury property prices rising in key global cities led by Jakarta and Dublin

A number of key European markets are at the bottom of the index table

Deregulation unleashes opportunities in China

First-Mover Disadvantage

Korea: Growth in Number of Ultra Rich Slows Down

Their combined assets totaled $265 billion, the same as the previous year.

Australia: Wealthy Aren’t Warming to Environment

This indicates where the wealthy perceive the need is greatest, or where they can get the biggest bang for their philanthropic buck

Hong Kong is multimillionaire capital of the world, says new study

15,400 Hongkongers own at least US$10m in net assets – more than any other city worldwide

Forrester Finds Digital Disruptions in China's Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Industry Inspiring Innovation

As a longtime monopoly, the Chinese banking, financial services and insurance industry has suffered from inefficiency, quality problems, and an uncompetitive Return On Investment.

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