A number of international banks with substantial China/Hong Kong links face a difficult position as the threat of US sanctions against Beijing looms. The rating agency assesses the risks. It said that, as yet, there are no signs of US groups pulling out of China.
A new office in Shanghai and registration as a Private Securities Fund Manager are both big statements of intent by the firm. A partner and chairman have also moved to Shanghai as part of the development.
We take a detailed look at claims about banks continuing to handle client money after filing Suspicious Activity Reports. The article points out that leaking SAR details could be breaking US law, and arguably undermining the use of these SARs.
The acquisition of Sandaire adds to the existing UHNW business that Schroders acquired over half a decade ago. Buying the MFO extends Schroders' international footprint in Asia as well as in Europe, for example. Sandaire also adds important capabilities that multi-family office clients need in today's investment environment.
What effect has the global pandemic had on the trend known as ESG investing? Is it a net plus for the idea or has it actually pushed the concept backwards? If the focus in the coming months is on how to raise growth, create jobs and pay down huge debts, can the world afford some of the ideas associated with ESG. This article examines such points.
Amid a challenging local picture in Hong Kong, investors in the region want more sustainable income retirement solutions to meet looming shortfalls.
With reports saying that it could come as early as October, Asian investors are watching for what could be the biggest global IPO to date. ...
The latest technology news from fintechs, banks and other organisations. ...
Compared with fellow HR executives worldwide, HR executives in Hong Kong are ahead of the game in getting company leaders and employees ready for the working environment beyond the immediate impact of the pandem...
An important asset class for wealth managers, hedge funds, a survey says, have continued to add staff around the world, in some cases seeing the volatile time as an opportunity. However, lockdowns, social distan...
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The latest offerings in investments, such as funds and structured products, and other notable developments. ...
The law firm examines developments as affect compliance, taxation and private client matters in China. Issues include how anti-money laundering laws are being enforced, and highlights the kind of problems wealth...
It may be a speculative story at this stage, but a recent report, quoting unnamed sources, saying that the heads of UBS and Credit Suisse were considering a possible merger has been one of the most-read articles...
A large investment firm based in Japan considers Warren Buffett's recent decision to build stakes in Japanese financial firms, and thinks this points to a more profound change in attitudes about the Asian countr...
Credit Suisse Research Institute has published its latest findings on the resilience of family-owned companies across global territories, and how they have performed against their non-family counterparts in thes...
The latest Wealth Talk video covers the results of banks - and how some of them have been able to withstand the storms of recent months - and important changes to how inter-bank interest rates are being set. ...