Research Note Feb 22 “One Belt One Road” – China’s new growth strategy looks at westwards expansion The “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) initiative by China is arguably their most ambitious initiative to date. The project which was started in early ... 6563
Interviews Feb 22 Interview: “Transparency is key in fintech credibility” Emmanuel Daniel, The Asian Banker (ED): I’ve been speaking to fintech originators and the entrepreneur community that has been building t... 4667
Research Note Feb 22 Robo-advisors poised to take off The target market for robo-advisors ranges from the average investor to high net worth individuals Assets under management managed b... 5971
Interviews Feb 22 CCB’s Yu: “Defining the new role of the branch for the young” Amidst a rapid digitisation pace, Yu believes the number of physical bank branches will remain stable Yu believes that physical ch... 2610
News Analysis Feb 22 Deutsche Bank's woes continue Deutsche Bank, under the guidance of Edson Mitchell, expanded its investment banking and managed to climb its way to become Europe’s m... 23635
Speech Feb 22 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises I would like to warmly welcome you to the Global Investor Summit. In this 3rd edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival, organized by Monetary Auth... 4820
Speech Feb 22 Peter Ong on connecting global capital with enterprises I would like to warmly welcome you to the Global Investor Summit. In this 3rd edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival, organized by Monetary Auth... 5287
Interviews Feb 22 Helene Li, Co-Founder, GoImpact receives the Leadership Achievement in Wealth and Society Project Award for 2018 She is an advocate for social investment as well as a top influencer on Sustainability and Impact. She believes in the power and potential of capit... 4066
Interviews Feb 22 Impact Investment Exchange: Taking Wall Street to the backstreet In the connected economy Impact Investment Exchange uses equity and debt crowdfunding to link impact investors with like-minded entrepreneur... 4980
Current Account Feb 22 SGG ponders multi-brand global expansion strategy Not too long ago, SGG Group (SGG), was a large mainly Europe based and focused independent investor services and fund administr... 6392
Current Account Feb 22 SGG ponders multi-brand global expansion strategy Not too long ago, SGG Group (SGG), was a large mainly Europe based and focused independent investor services and fund administr... 4594
Current News Feb 22 London regains top spot from New York for leading Wealth Centre According to the Knight Frank City Wealth Index, London has regained top spot ahead of New York as the world’s leading wealth centre. The... 4100
Current News Feb 22 Scotiabank invests in disruption ventures, claims to be Canada's first private, female-founded venture fund for women Scotiabank and Disruption Ventures have announced a partnership that will provide women with support to take their business to the next level. The ... 2405
News Analysis Feb 22 China’s GDP growth has been overstated by an average of 1.7%, says new research China’s local governments have overstated local GDP figures, as they are rewarded for meeting growth and investment targets ... 4787
Opinions Feb 22 Navigating Asia’s growing private credit markets The private credit market has recently captured the attention of the financial sector, with the number of institutions investing in private debt cl... 4024
Post Event Report Feb 22 Unblocking the bottlenecks of impact investment in West Africa The pace of inclusion is outweighed by the growth of exclusion making it hard to measure average impact investments. Market buildi... 4849
Current News Feb 22 Scotiabank invests in disruption ventures, claims to be Canada's first private, female-founded venture fund for women Scotiabank and Disruption Ventures have announced a partnership that will provide women with support to take their business to the next level. The ... 1066
Speeches and Presentations Feb 22 Harvest Fund focuses on ideas that deliver sustainable returns to investors It pioneered the “all-weather, multi-strategy” investment research model in the industry Aims to become a more integrated fina... 3954
Research Report Feb 22 Impact investing outlook: The visible heart begins to move the hand Impact assets – dominated by specialist asset managers – comprise a tiny fraction of global sus... 476
Research Note Feb 22 Businesses favour increasing use of RMB amid trade tensions and pandemic Prevailing trade tensions and currency volatility identified as major challenges to RMB internationalisation Use of R... 15637
Research Note Feb 22 How Wirecard’s exit may impact the future of payment processing in Asia Traditional payment platforms saddled by low-margins and competitive pressures Alternative payment integration providers seeking m... 14109
Interview Feb 22 Deutsche Bank’s Khan: “Risk recalibration fundamental to growing ESG market” APAC plays critical role as destination of ESG investments and in shaping governance frameworks Expanding ESG opportu... 11774
Interview Feb 22 AXA IM’s Gupta: “We are moving towards a more holistic definition of value creation” AXA IM has instituted a three-tiered framework for ESG integration Combines internal diversified experience and third-party data p... 9182
Current Account Feb 22 HSBC Holdings chooses Asia to accelerate business growth after plans to sell its US retail business HSBC Group chooses Asia to accelerate the growth of its wealth and commercial banking business The banking group decided to sell... 7208
Current Account Feb 22 DBS Private Bank commits more than 50% of AUM to sustainability investments Client education is paying off with respect to ESG investments Greater interest in regional social enterprises among clients ... 11655
Datafiles Feb 22 Can impact investing play a part in war zones? Launching humanitarian bonds in war zones Deficit in humanitarian funding Impact bonds for transparency and positive imp... 6612
Current Account Feb 22 Mergers and acquisitions more than tripled in Asia Pacific as China opens up Mainland China and Hong Kong remained top destinations for financial services M&A deals in the Asia Pacific region, followed by India an... 6653
Current Account Feb 22 73 fund managers join Net Zero Initiative https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/73-fund-managers-join-the-net-zero-initiative-which-represents-32-trillion-of-global-assets... 1576
Current Account Feb 22 Citi exits consumer banking to grow Asia wealth management business to $450 billion by 2025 Citi refocuses Asia strategy to expand wealth management COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on Citi’s financial health Citi ... 7846
Current Account Feb 22 Credit Suisse suffers $4.8 billion loss after Archegos collapse https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/credit-suisse-suffers-48-billion-loss-after-archegos-investment-fund-collapse... 17526
Research Note Feb 22 SCF to increase share of sustainability-linked loans which hit $119.6 B in 2020 Buyers and their financing partners are rewarding sustainability efforts of suppliers by providing financing at competitive and discounted r... 3882
Current Account Feb 22 Sustainability-linked financing grew 8.5% in 2019 https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/more-banks-embrace-sustainability-in-supply-chain-financing... 1768
Opinions Feb 22 ITM’s Thakkar: “India’s fintech industry to reach $160 billion by 2025” India, the world’s biggest real-time and digital payments market registered over 25 billion transactions in 2020 Insurance penet... 10606
Current Account Feb 22 Countdown to COP26: Are banks green or still grey in the fight against climate change? https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/countdown-to-cop26:-are-banks-green-or-still-grey-in-the-fight-against-climate-change... 1573
Datafiles Feb 22 Top ten companies with most bitcoin hold over 204,000 in total Companies from the US and information technology sector hold the most bitcoin MicroStrategy continues its bitcoin acquisition spre... 106886
Sponsored Content Feb 22 CCB launches a new index reflecting China’s green bond pricing CCB-Wind Green ESG Bond Issuance Index will help institutional investors grasp the price movements in the primary market of China’s green ... 16369
sponsored Feb 22 Unpublished - CCB launches a new index reflecting China’s green bond pricing https://www.wealthandsociety.com/updates-and-articles/ccb-launches-a-new-index-reflecting-china%E2%80%99s-green-bond-pricing... 215
Datafiles Feb 22 Almost 40% of current unicorns were created in the first eight months of 2021 US companies dominate the list of unicorns, while Indian startups have received more funding amid China’s crackdow... 21145
Current Account Feb 22 Grab’s value drops post merger despite leading presence in Southeast Asia Drop of 21% in share price drags market value down to $34.6 billion Grab reported loss of $988 million for Q321 but expects operat... 6834
Interview Feb 22 Maitri Asset Management’s Tibrewal: “Sustainability is in its nascent stage in Asia” Tibrewal shared their commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Maitri started as a single-family office for the Tolaram and by 2019 became a ... 3059
Research Note Feb 22 APAC families not ready for succession amid largest wealth transfer in history 70% of families reportedly failed to prepare for intergenerational wealth transfers 75% of wealth owners desired to create positiv... 17835
Research Note Feb 22 70% of APAC families fail in wealth transfer, succession planning 70% of families reported failure in intergenerational wealth transfers 75% of respondents said their investments should have a po...
Research Note Feb 22 70% of APAC families fail in wealth transfer, succession planning 70% of families reported failure in intergenerational wealth transfers 75% of respondents said their investments should have a po...
Interview Feb 22 Lombard Odier’s Vincent Magnenat: “Future of private banking in Asia is onshore” As CEO for Asia of one of the oldest Swiss private banks with $63 billion in assets under management, Vincent Magnenat has helped build ... 14379
Co-published Feb 22 CCB’s innovation in bond underwriting business helps open up China’s financial markets CCB introduced cross-border bond innovations to attract more foreign investors to the Chinese market 4032
Opinions Feb 22 China and Africa partner for sustainable investment and growth China looks for sustainable business prospects in Africa ICT infrastructure can pave the way for digital ... 11277
Opinions Feb 22 Why wealth categories matter Wealth classification based on liquid assets About 25,490 persons have fortunes worth $100 million or more Nuanced wealt... 32446
Panel discussion Feb 22 Digital money changes everything The rapid surge of digitalisation, fintech innovation, and the emergence of cryptocurrencies has led to a profound transformation in the... 4845
Panel discussion Feb 22 Cloud migration— Pandora’s box of data, culture and core replacement The Building the Business of the Future roundtable was attended by leaders from financial institutions and finte... 4232
Opinions Feb 22 From handshake to handover: The dynamics of selling family businesses and legacy preservation Selling family business for strategic alliances Emotional triggers and reckoning Legacy considerations ... 3488
Opinions Feb 22 Choosing the right jurisdiction for high-net-worth divorces: A look at Singapore's appeal In a country with a per capita gross domestic product (GDP) of over SGD 114,000 ($83,000) in 2022 and an expone... 3655
Co-published Feb 22 BRI’s Prioritas programme to expand reach into affluent banking space Wealth management ecosystem of tailored solutions for BRI Prioritas Prowlth integration and strategic alignment to corporate strat... 4273
sponsored Feb 22 Noah Holdings: Chinese capital market demands strong investor education and advocacy China‘s capital market requires robust investor education and advocacy Diversified investor ... 4142
Excerpt Feb 22 The future of finance and innovation in Riyadh and Saudi Arabia In a recent dialogue with Banque Saudi Fransi’s Millaniyage Nuwan Perera, head of global transaction solutions, and Ali Najim Alkhamis... 3342
Excerpt Feb 22 HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets James Cheo, chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, discussed evolving in... 7762
Current Account Feb 22 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Bitcoin community bullish on $56 trillion potential in 10 years Regulatory approvals and insti... 22411
Trendwatch Feb 22 Bank boards fail to embrace technological imperative In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, technology is not just an enabler but a fundamental driver of success. From online banking ... 4602
News Analysis Feb 22 DBP and LandBank merger scrapped DBP and LandBank are not merging The two entities serve as Maharlika Investment Fund depositor... 5674
Current Account Feb 22 Unpublished Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Bitcoin community bullish on $56 trillion potential in 10 years Regulatory approvals and insti... 12299
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC The opening of the FAB pavilion was attended by dignitaries, including UAE Ambassador to China, Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi; Director Gen... 830
Roundtable Feb 22 Navigating economic headwinds and accelerating transformation in 2025 The global banking sector is entering 2025 amid a landscape of uncertainty and opportunity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global e... 73
Interviews Feb 22 Bank of Jilin to rebuild China’s rustbelt Qin Jizhang was appointed chairman of Bank of Jilin in 502
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC The opening of the FAB pavilion was attended by dignitaries, including UAE Ambassador to China, Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi; Director Gen... 1637
Sibos Round Up Feb 22 Leading bank in the Middle East strengthens financial ties between China and the GCC The opening of the FAB pavilion was attended by dignitaries, including UAE Ambassador to China, Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi; Director Gen... 1637
