Wealth Management
China's M&A deal values hit record high of US$260b in 2013
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Deal values surged by 28%.
                    
                                        
                    
                Asian credit poised for a 'better year' in 2014
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	On back of a modest increase in US interest rates.
                    
                                        
                    
                SGX codifies rule on share buy-back limit
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Limits discretionary ability of the listed firm.
                    
                                        
                    
                Here's how alarming China's rising indebtedness is
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Its non-financial sector debt is at a whopping RMB 107.9t.
                    
                                        
                    
                Moody's Asian Liquidity Stress Index worsened to 21.1% in August
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	It broke 3-month improvement.
                    
                                        
                    
                Analyst warns of reduced capital flows to ASEAN
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	There's a serious pressure on regional markets.
                    
                                        
                    
                Asian economies warned of rising real rates
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Which countries are highly exposed?
                    
                                        
                    
                Guess which ASEAN country is most exposed to capital flows reversal
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Will Singapore be spared?
                    
                                        
                    
                National Australia Bank unveils wealth brand in Asia
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	See what's in store for Asian investors.
                    
                                        
                    
                Emerging market equities to beat bonds soon: HSBC
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	But growth may be on a slower pace.
                    
                                        
                    
                Ex-fund head in Thailand faces criminal charges
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	A criminal complaint has been filed against Sopana Janeborvorn, a former mutual-fund manager.
                    
                                        
                    
                Westpac to fortify wealth management team
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Wetpac will expand its wealth management division to serve a growing demand for financial advice.
                    
                                        
                    
                Japan's Orix targets Dutch asset manager Robeco for $2.6-B
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Orix Corp will buy Robeco from its owner Rabobank for about 2$2.6 billion.
                    
                                        
                    
                Mainland China said to be opening door to hedge funds
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Personnel changes at the CSRC in November prompted speculation that China will open up to investment vehicles.
                    
                                        
                    
                Finansa CEO advises bond investments as Thai policy rates fall
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Finansa Asset Management CEO Teerapan Jittalan foresees a 50-basis point cut in the policy rate this year.
                    
                                        
                    
                Thailand's BAM aims for 10% revenue, profit growth
                                                                                                 
                        
                        
  	Bangkok Commercial Asset Management sees good profit in rehabilitating debts and selling NPAs.