APAC

Private markets seen to gain traction among APAC wealth managers

APAC clients to raise allocations to private equity, multi-assets, and renewables.Private markets are gaining traction among wealth managers and financial advisers in Asia Pacific, with over half already investing in this asset class.

Billionaire count in APAC declines despite slight rise in overall wealth

Billionaire wealth rose 1.8% to US$3.8t as numbers fell from 1,019 to 981.

Four ways organisations can improve AI governance

Organisations with mature AI governance frameworks achieve nearly 5% higher revenue growth.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission lauded in 2 categories at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024

MCMC took home trophies for Health and Wellness Initiative of the Year - Non-Profit Organisation and Innovator of the Year - Non-Profit Organisation.

Cyber insurance premiums to hit $23b by 2026

S&P anticipates APAC to have one of the fastest growth rates.

What makes up a CEO's checklist?

A great CEO must articulate a clear and compelling vision that reframes what winning looks like.

Self-checkout issues and support gaps hurt APAC shopper satisfaction

Customer satisfaction dropped to 78% for in-store and 75% for online shopping experiences in APAC.

Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.

Asia’s finance leaders put transformations on hold due to cost challenges

Cost allocation remains a key focus for finance leaders in 2024.

Leading travel innovators honoured at TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards 2024 - Asia

The awards programme celebrated groundbreaking achievements and leaders shaping the future of travel and hospitality industries in Asia.

Nearly 7 in 10 shoppers prefer physical stores this festive season

Still, many will switch between channels to meet their needs.

Exceptional leadership and innovation celebrated at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured Malaysia's leading businesses and trailblazers who have demonstrated exceptional skill in driving success within their companies.

Industry excellence celebrated at Manufacturing Asia Awards and Asian Export Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured outstanding companies and initiatives in the manufacturing and exporting industries in Asia.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.

BRI Life wins Asian Experience Awards 2024 for mudik protection initiative

It has provided insurance policies for 3,500 travellers and 225 bus crews.

Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.