Markets

Orix to acquire Robeco

Japan's top financial services and leasing company is paying US$3 billion for the Dutch asset manager.

India hopes for a stronger banking sector

China’s big banks benefit from the smallness of Indian banks.

India amends DTA pact with Sweden

India and Sweden have signed a protocol to amend the existing double taxation avoidance pact between the two countries.

China attends first FSB meeting in Switzerland

FSB passes Articles of Association and the Procedural Guidelines.

Here's why you should switch from BRI to Mandiri

Mandiri had compelling expansion in micro and consumer lending.

5 challenges India has to hurdle in 2013

After a disappointing 2012, India heads for an uncertain 2013. Here are five key challenges we would recommend the Indian economic authorities to...

China’s banking system assets rise 17.7%

The total came to to US$21 trillion in 2012.

HSBC appoints new head of internal audit

HSBC has appointed Manveen Pam Kaur as Group Head of Internal Audit effective April 1.

China approves Ping An stake sale

The Charoen Pokphand Group of Thailand now owns a 15.6% stake in China’s biggest private insurer.

Trends in private equity hiring in Asia

While private equity (PE) firms tend to be cautious and meticulous recruiters, rapidly growing players in Asia are willing to take a longer term view...

Foreign-owned banks balk at new Philippine regulation

Philippines wants them to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

New Bank of Japan governor to be named soon

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants a bold policy leader to lead the central bank.

Thailand's KBank starts expansion in Myanmar

Kasikornbank furthered its Asean presence with a representative office in Myanmar.

The key to private banking in Asia's family office market

Catalysed by an upsurge of generational transition of assets and control in Asia, the region is emerging as a lucrative arena for wealth management...

A sneak peek to the future of private equity in Southeast Asia

Global private equity (PE) firms are stepping up their focus on investment opportunities in Southeast Asia, with deal-making in the region expected...

A quick guide to Shanghai's financial workforce

Western candidates wanting to work in China’s banking capital, Shanghai, should first get to grips with how regulatory change is creating an...