http://www.apbankers.net/ Sat, 25 May 2013 16:16:58 PHT part of MediaG8way Group http://www.apbankers.net/ http://www.apbankers.net/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8043/private-banks-to-outshine-state-run-peers-brokerage BEST OF BANKING BUNCH:JPMorgan Securities cited Chinatrust Financial Holding Co and E.Sun Financial Holding Co as its leading picks among private banks Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8044/rbs-launches-real-estate-services-for-hnis Investors are looking beyond purchase of premium homes Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8053/bendigo-wealth-launches-new-low-risk-income-fund Bendigo Wealth has launched the Sandhurst Strategic Income Fund for risk-averse investors Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8054/netwealthamp039s-advice-group-moves-advice-ops Wealth management group netwealth's advice group has moved its operations on the back of an announcement earlier this month Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8074/standard-chartered-taps-aseanamprsquos-rich-for-growth-southeast-asia STAN is “very positive about Asean as a whole, Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8039/family-offices-to-benefit-from-wealth-management-growth Wealth management continues to perform well globally Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8042/rothschild-credit-fund-soft-closes-after-solid-family-office-inflows The fund is also looking at acquiring existing loans in the secondary market Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8018/lgbt-wealth-management-market-worth-3trn His comments, and the wider debate around gay marriage, highlight the need for advisers with specific skills in understanding the financial and legal needs of same sex couples. Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8027/national-australia-bank-introduces-new-private-wealth-brand-in-asia The introduction of the NAB Private Wealth brand in Asia is aimed at aligning the bank’s brand image Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8036/chinese-banks-offered-fewer-wealth-management-products-in-response-to-recent-regulation China has limited the investment of wealth management products in nonstandard assets Wealth, Asset Management & Private Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8052/icici-bank-top-management-gets-another-five-years-till-2019 The country’s largest private lender, has re-appointed its entire top management team for five more years till 2019. On The Move News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8056/bravura-appoints-head-of-pre-sales Bravura Solutions has appointed Darrell Prins head of Pre-Sales in the Asia Pacific region. On The Move News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8068/icbc-names-new-president The new president faces challenges to lead the bank On The Move George Bull Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8075/henderson-appoints-new-director-of-property He's been hired to spearhead the development of the group's investment management franchise in China for both domestic and international investors On The Move News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8040/lazard-appoints-new-ceo-for-asia-pacific He will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Lazard's Australian and New Zealand business. On The Move News Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8049/nomura-strengthens-global-markets-americas-sales-with-senior-hires Asia’s global investment bank announced the appointment of Tom Haskins as a Managing Director and Head of Foreign Exchange Sales Americas, and Eric Miller as a Managing Director and Head of Interest Rates Sales Americas. On The Move News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8013/king-ampamp-wood-mallesonsamprsquo-australia-head-steps-down The managing partner had been with the firm for 13 years. On The Move News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8019/pimco-australia-chief-executive-hangs-up-his-boots "I wouldn't say I'm retiring. Retirement is a very strong word," he said. On The Move News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8007/rbs-appoints-new-executive-chairman-for-asia-pacific Royal Bank of Scotland on Monday announced a new chairman for Asia, the latest in a series of high-level executive changes at the British government-owned lender. On The Move News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8015/willis-in-asia-investment-banking-push The hire “underscores our commitment to becoming a major player in the insurance investment-banking arena in Asia,” Ursano said in the statement. On The Move News Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7963/appleby-reports-offshore-mampampa-activity-for-q1-2013 Offshore market performs robustly on international stage despite lacklustre quarter as global economy continues to present challenges Offshore News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7972/bvi-tax-haven-picks-hong-kong-for-drive-into-asia British Virgin Islands gets city's help in opening Asia-Pacific HQ to deal with central banks and regulators from Singapore to Japan Offshore News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7973/labuan-fsa-inks-collaborative-mou-with-ums To established to spearhead and coordinate the government’s effort to promote and develop Labuan into an international business and financial centre Offshore News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7912/hmrc-in-offshore-tax-evasion-crackdown-after-receiving-fresh-data It is understood to be the biggest tranche of information ever received by HMRC Offshore News Team Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7837/jtc-group-and-kensington-trust-group-create-strategic-alliance The trust group are delighted to announce a strategic alliance Offshore News Team Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7797/chinese-ambassador-pledges-to-work-with-guernsey The Chinese ambassador to the UK has pledged to work with Guernsey on a range of initiatives which could be of mutual benefit to the two jurisdictions. Offshore News Team Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7725/guernsey-concludes-double-taxation-agreement-with-hong-kong The DTA was signed for Guernsey by the Chief Minister, Offshore News Team Monday, April 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7699/jersey-maintains-momentum-in-india A meeting with UK Trade and Investment India (UKTI) helped underline Jersey’s ambitions in India and re-affirmed Jersey’s strong links with London. Offshore News Aggregation Team Friday, April 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7686/g20-could-step-up-fight-against-tax-evasion The Group of 20 leading economies could step up the battle against tax evasion using offshore accounts in its meetings Thursday and Friday, officials said. Offshore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7350/jersey-china-relations-strengthened-at-significant-business-conference The conference is one of the key British-China business platforms taking place this year. Offshore News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8062/indonesia-financial-regulator-expects-new-banking-law-completed-in-2014 The draft law would need to be approved by parliament and then by the president. Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8047/ubs-securities-fined-in-hong-kong The disciplinary action followed an investigation into UBS holding Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8055/ex-lonsec-md-convicted-of-insider-trading Norman John Graham, a former managing director of stockbroking firm Lonsec, was convicted of insider trading at the County Court of Victoria on Wednesday Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8069/india-fails-to-make-much-headway-for-its-banks-professionals-at-ceca The qualifying standard in the form of Asset Management Ratio is higher for Indian Banks Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8070/fund-manager-accused-of-insider-trading Former fund manager Li Xuli went on trial accused of insider trading at Shanghai Higher People’s Court Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8072/dominion-finance-boss-jailed He is the first chief executive, in the recent finance company trials before the court, to be convicted Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8035/white-ampamp-case-advises-on-high-yield-bond-issuance-by-pt-mnc-investama-tbk White & Case also advised Deutsche Bank on a related bank financing provided to the company. Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8059/indian-bankamprsquos-ex-chief-gets-1-year-jail-for-cheating A CBI special court sentenced M. Gopalakrishnan, former chairman-cum-managing director of Indian Bank Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8016/chinese-communist-party-expels-former-agricultural-bank-executive-xinhua He has been expelled from the Chinese Communist Party for taking bribes Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7983/new-zealand-central-bank-gets-new-powers The central bank can in future require banks to hold more capital on their balance sheets Legal, Regulation, Risk & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8051/dstamprsquos-anova-wins-2013-ftf-news-innovation-award-for-ampldquobest-middle-office-solutionamprdquo Product Suite Recognised for Enhancing Investment Data Management, Process Efficiency, and Transparency Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8021/compliance-market-changes-increase-demand-on-buy-side-trading-technology-report-says A growing amount due to increased demands for compliance tools and the need to keep pace with rapid changes in market structure Banking Technology News Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8030/rubik-signs-agreement-to-purchase-visor-desktop-from-macquarie This is the third acquisition for Rubik in the wealth management space Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8037/supercomputer-joins-anzamprsquos-wealth-team This means it can work as a virtual customer services assistant Banking Technology News Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8041/thailandamprsquos-scb-asset-management-selects-charles-river-ims-and-integrated-fix-network SCB Asset Management Company Limited has selected the Charles River Investment Management Solution Version 9 Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8029/aam-advisory-deploys-xplan-as-core-advice-platform An immediate benefit has been the automation of manual tasks that has translated to business efficiency across our group Banking Technology News Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7961/nepal-rastra-bank-goes-live-on-the-olympic-banking-system OLYMPIC Banking System is now being used as the core application to support a wide range of activities within the NRB Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7981/ascentric-sells-platform-technology-development-team Collabera was chosen to acquire the technology team Banking Technology News Team Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7952/challenger-extends-deal-with-simcorp This will continue to enhance Challenger’s capabilities, particularly in offering their boutique partnership operations a truly integrated platform. Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7935/bahamas-wealth-management-software-developeramp039s-amp039major-asia-breakthroughamp039 A Bahamian software developer has made a “huge breakthrough” by winning its first Asian financial services client, and is already “pushing” for more. Banking Technology News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8063/qatar-fund-may-invest-in-rmz-corp Last month, Qatar Investment Authority, the Gulf state's sovereign wealth fund announced that it is looking to invest up to $10 bn in India every year. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8064/australia-vows-improved-hedge-fund-disclosure-seeks-recognized-definition Currently, Australia has no universally recognized definition of a hedge fund. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8076/hsbc-plans-to-sell-first-yuan-bond-to-be-cleared-in-singapore-sources The bond will be cleared through the Central Depository Ltd., an industry system in Singapore for securities clearing and settlement Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8073/icici-lombard-hopes-to-grow-ahead-of-industry Insurer hopeful of clocking a premium growth of 2-3 per cent higher than the industry average Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8022/blackrock-to-acquire-mgpa Combination of Highly Complementary Businesses Creates US$25 Billion Global Real Estate Investment Manager Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8026/credit-suisse-replaces-morgan-stanley-as-no-2-asia-prime-broker The Asian prime brokerage unit of Credit Suisse has replaced Morgan Stanley as the second largest firm Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8004/peak6-1bn-capital-raise-boosted-by-aussie-instos Peak6 estimates that Australian client money accounts for around 7% of the fund's total FUM. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8009/goldman-sachs-to-invest-in-japan-green-energy Goldman Sachs plans to pour about Y300 billion ($2.9 billion) into Japanese renewable energy projects over the next five years, having determined that a long-term scheme here to buy renewables at fixed rates will provide a stable source of income, the Nik Alternative Investments News Team Sunday, May 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8010/ampamprsquos-complete-insurance-range-gets-a-makeover Through offering choice and flexibility, the suite of changes announced today will make it easier for planners to do business in tough markets Alternative Investments News Team Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7979/coutts-investor-insights-gold-tumble-tests-strength-of-the-floor A number of factors have led to its recent sell-off. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7998/indonesian-government-to-establish-new-shariah-bank Indonesia’s Shariah-compliant banks controlled a total of Rp 214.5 trillion in the first quarter of 2013 Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7900/pakistan-regulator-sets-up-sharia-advisory-board Previously, many countries left sharia boards in individual Islamic banks and financial firms to decide whether their products and activities obeyed religious principles. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 03, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7825/pilgrim-funds-give-indonesia-banks-booster-shot-islamic-finance Deposits set aside by those planning a Hajj visit to Mecca in Saudi Arabia will be shifted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs from non-Islamic banks within a year of announcing the policy. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 03, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7845/dib-eyes-acquisitions-in-asian-markets It has dealt with much of its balance sheet weakness and should see profits Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7810/takaful-malaysia-reports-stellar-results-for-2012-from-robust-sales The improved profit and rev­enue were largely attributable to higher sales generated by the family Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7659/government-eyes-islamic-finance-growth-opportunity Ripoll said the growth would benefit not only the Australian Muslim community, but the financial services industry as a whole. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7564/singapore-defends-expiry-of-islamic-finance-tax-breaks He confirmed that, despite the lapsing of two tax incentives for Islamic finance introduced in the 2008 Budget, which, like all Singapore's tax incentives, have a fixed tenure – in this case, of five years, Islamic finance activities will conti Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7524/maybank-singapore-islamic-banking-offers-financing-for-properties-in-malaysia The two new products bring to 11 the number of Shariah compliant products available to Maybank Singapore customers. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Friday, April 05, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7537/saudi-quits-islamic-finance-corporation IILM did not give a reason for Saudi Arabia's exit. The central banks of Qatar and Malaysia bought out Saudi Arabia's share. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 02, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7487/malaysia-takaful-insurers-to-separate-life-general-insurance-businesses Takaful insurers are expected to surrender their composite licenses under the Financial Services Act and the Islamic Financial Services Act, which is expected to come into effect by mid-2013. Islamic Banking & Finance News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8067/china-construction-bank-buys-stake-in-russian-bank China's second-largest bank by assets said that it purchased a $100 million stake in Russia's VTB Bank Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8033/singapore-may-give-indonesian-banks-more-access-in-boost-to-dbs It's a move that may help Southeast Asia's largest bank DBS Group get majority control of Bank Danamon. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8014/goldman-is-selling-the-last-of-its-stake-in-a-chinese-bank-and-communist-officials-are-probably-pretty-annoyed Goldman could raise $9.7 billion selling its remaining ICBC shares. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8023/former-citigroup-boss-vikram-pandit-to-set-up-new-indian-bank Banker Vikram Pandit has made his first big move since stepping down suddenly as Citigroup ’s chief executive Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8028/qatar-national-bank-group-gets-nod-for-india-subsidiary The Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group has announced that it has received all regulatory approvals to establish a fully owned subsidiary Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7967/smfg-yearly-profit-jumps-53-pct-sees-poorer-year-ahead Net profit at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc,jumped 53.1 percent in the year ended in March, Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7955/icbc-eyes-10-middle-east-asset-growth One of its aims going forward was to provide financing for local companies Investment Banking News Team Monday, May 13, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7924/cimb-australia-and-rbs-morgans-agrees-to-further-cooperation The alliance will be overseen by an advisory board Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7867/big-four-a-big-draw-for-executives-as-investment-banks-lose-appeal Theappeal of working in the investment banking industry continues to dive as perks dry up and years of scandals and job insecurity take their toll Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7869/deutsche-hires-new-country-heads-for-singapore-and-korea Deutsche Bank has appointed two former employees of U.S. rivals as heads of its operations in Singapore and Korea, the bank said on Tuesday. Investment Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7913/anz-bank-looks-to-asia-for-growth Growth within its home markets is starting to plateau amid intensifying competition Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7908/standard-chartered-seeks-banking-operations-in-angola-mozambique As it seeks to increase revenue from the continent Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Monday, May 06, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7860/mampampas-show-india-is-still-hot-spot-for-foreign-investors Despite concerns on the macroeconomic front, it seems like foreign companies are reviving their interest in India. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Team Friday, May 03, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7839/the-peopleamp039s-bank-of-china-safeguarding-financial-stability The People's Bank of China and the Deutsche Bundesbank held in Beijing their second meeting within the framework of the Sino-German Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7818/tsmc-ranked-9th-among-top-1000-greater-china-firms In the financial industry, private banks have outperformed public banks, according to Business Today. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7803/eu-drinks-groups-to-keep-spending-in-china-amid-slowdown European spirits manufacturers will probably maintain their high levels of trade investment in China despite a slowdown in sales growth that will take time to recover, Fitch Ratings says. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Team Monday, April 29, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7768/peopleamp039s-bank-of-china-expands-co-operation-with-african-development-bank President Kaberuka and Governor Zhou also called for the rapid conclusion of the discussions related to the China Africa Growth Fund. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Team Wednesday, April 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7712/global-fund-managers-bullish-on-outlook-for-thailand-other-emerging-markets-hsbc Thailand and other emerging markets should brace for further hikes, as major global fund managers in a HSBC survey are bullish on their outlooks. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7717/middle-eastamp039s-premier-hub-reaches-into-africa Its economy is expected to grow by up to 4 percent Emerging & Frontier Markets News Aggregation Team Friday, April 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7680/standard-chartered-seeks-to-double-africa-revenue-within-5-years Standard Chartered isn't the only global bank seeking to expand on the continent. J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. has also been increasing its African presence and now has offices in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. Emerging & Frontier Markets News Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8066/ten-it-enabled-business-trends-for-the-decade-ahead The pace of technology change, innovation, and business adoption since then has been stunning. InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8046/can-we-learn-from-the-success-of-singapore Singapore has become a leader on the global economic stage, thanks mainly to vision and adherence to policy. InvestmentView News Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8048/growth-now-reforms-later Japan’s stock market was the first to react to the economic policy proclamations InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8058/familiar-names-top-the-annual-brw-magazineamprsquos-rich-200-list Frank Lowy, Anthony Pratt, Ivan Glasenberg, Harry Triguboff and John Gandel all made the top 10 of the list, InvestmentView News Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8031/aon-hewitt-analysis-shows-modest-improvement-in-global-employee-engagement-levels Career Opportunities, Organization Reputation and Pay are Top Engagement Drivers in 2012 InvestmentView News Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8034/japanese-hedge-funds-on-abenomics-ampamp-the-debt-time-bomb Japanese hedge fund managers share insider views on Abenomics InvestmentView News Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8020/not-so-big-in-japan-by-tom-becket-cio-psigma-investment-management Traitor! Turncoat! Judas! InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8000/10-countries-anxiously-watching-their-massive-gold-hoards-fall-in-value A report highlighting the countries sitting on the biggest official gold reserves. InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8002/a-gold-forecast-that-will-shock-the-world Should it really surprise us the gold experts have been so badly wrong about the direction of bullion prices? InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8003/comparative-information-on-oecd-and-other-advanced-and-emerging-economies The series identifies some of the fundamental elements of modern revenue bodies. InvestmentView News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7999/closer-ties-between-china-india-to-add-extra-glamour-to-brics Visionary leaders in both countries have realized the world has sufficient room for the development of China and India BRICS News Aggregation Team Friday, April 19, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7689/brics-countries-might-set-up-development-bank-in-2015 Russian Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak believes that BRICS group of countries might set up a development bank in 2015 BRICS News Aggregation Team Monday, April 08, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7542/ampquotthe-last-thing-to-collapse-is-the-surfaceampquot Don't Get Hit by a Falling BRIC BRICS News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 04, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7515/a-new-brics-development-bank-will-it-work-for-women A new BRICS bank indeed raises important questions BRICS News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 04, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7518/south-africa-the-brics-bank-and-world-dominance-how-real-is-this The BRICS Summit also made announcements about the establishment of a BRICS business council and a think tank. BRICS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 02, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7483/brics-bank-to-complement-not-compete-with-adb-india The BRICS bank is seen as a way of challenging the rules set by existing institutions like the World Bank. BRICS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 26, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7446/brics-nations-plan-new-bank-to-bypass-world-bank-imf “There’s a shift in power from the traditional to the emerging world. There is a lot of geo-political concern about this shift in the western world.” BRICS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7382/china-expresses-support-for-brics-development-bank Ahead of the BRICS summit in Durban, China today backed the establishment of a BRICS Development Bank and called for a global economic governance system that gives increased voice to developing countries. BRICS News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7320/policy-think-tank-set-up-ahead-of-annual-brics-summit Academics from the BRICS countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – this week established a policy think-tank ahead of the fifth BRICS summit to be held in Durban. BRICS News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 28, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7131/brics-could-pool-foreign-reserves-s-africa BRICS emerging nations could pool their vast holdings of foreign currency to prop each other up in times of hardship BRICS News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8060/banking-sector-fuels-singaporeamp039s-first-quarter-growth The surprising strength comes as other export-dependent Asian economies have struggled Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8061/dbs-bank-named-top-brand-in-singapore The bank moved up two places from its No 3 position in 2012, DBS said. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8065/nab-pushes-ahead-with-business-staff-restructure It is unknown how many staff will be affected, hundreds estimated Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8045/philippine-bank-ucpb-hires-adviser-for-strategic-review UCPB has confirmed only that it is seeking to strengthen its capital structure. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8057/malaysia-maybankamp039s-q1-net-profit-up-118 Malaysia's biggest bank by assets, posted a 11.8 percent rise in first quarter profit, Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8071/bank-indonesia-taps-religious-groups-to-expand-banking-outreach The religious groups can help banks select and evaluate potential debtors, and determine their eligibility for business loans Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8032/dbs-gets-final-ok-to-buy-stake-in-indonesian-bank Bank Indonesia, the central bank, delayed approving the deal as it considered new rules on bank ownership. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8025/indian-banks-enjoy-trust-of-customers-gallup-poll Indian banks enjoy the trust and confidence of about 70 per cent of the respondents, according to a poll conducted by Gallup last year. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7960/commonwealth-bank-profit-gains-after-holding-back-rate-cuts The lender is Australia's largest by market value. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7966/eampampy-urges-chinese-banks-to-shift-focus Report suggests room for growth in online, mobile and intermediary operations Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/8001/india-other-fta-members-to-share-offshore-leaks-tax-info FTA was set up in July 2002 by the Paris—based think tank Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7947/new-tax-practices-unlikely-to-put-samp039pore-at-disadvantage-analysts There are concerns whether the changes announced on 14 May 13 will severely impede funds from coming into Singapore. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7970/oecd-sees-action-on-corporate-tax-avoidance International leaders are moving closer to taking action on corporate tax avoidance Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, May 13, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7944/international-tax-charter-published Taxpayer rights and responsibilities aims to work as a blue print for a better tax system that can be adapted Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, May 13, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7921/global-banking-major-fears-amplsquosignificantamprsquo-penalty-in-tax-evasion-probe The US tax department is investigating possible evasion of federal income taxes. Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, May 13, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7922/g7-nations-agree-to-tackle-tax-evasion Finance ministers meeting in UK say collective action is needed to ensure firms and individuals pay the tax they owe. Tax News Aggregation Team Sunday, May 05, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7857/singaporeamp039s-wealthy-in-focus-in-hunt-for-tax-cheats Banks in Singapore are urgently scrutinizing their account holders as an imminent deadline on stricter tax evasion measures forces them to decide whether to send some of their wealthiest clients packing. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7819/unexplained-wealth-laws-set-to-pass-in-qld Outlaw bikies with unexplained wealth will have their assets seized under new Queensland laws Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 01, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7801/tax-havens-pose-issue-for-i-t-dept Mr Mukherjee’s statement assumes relevance as India, along with a host of emerging economies of the world, is working towards a streamlined tax regime Tax News Aggregation Team Sunday, April 28, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7767/soon-us-to-get-info-on-americansamp039-assets-in-india US tax authorities may soon get access to all significant assets and accounts Tax News Aggregation Team Friday, May 03, 2013 12:00 am http://www.apbankers.net/article/7844/singapore-fund-closes-in-on-500m-markit-deal Now in advanced negotiations about acquiring the shareholding ahead of a US flotation of Markit. Sovereign Wealth