Recent major acquisitions help Luxemburg-based investor services and fund administrator firm, SGG Group, to expand across the world

Meng Shu, CEO and Co-founder of Connect Blockchain DMCC shares his experiences of moving from traditional trading to Blockchain trading.

Overall economic growth prospects for the Africa region are favourable. Most banks will raise capital base and maintain stable profitability, but weak asset quality will remain a key concern

With stronger economic growth anticipated in the Middle East, regional banking systems are set for improved profitability and solid capitalisation, funding and liquidity profiles

Chinese credit card industry exploded over the past two years, with growth rates being recorded in the number of credit cards issued and outstanding credit card debt, as well as the income from credit card business.

The governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Nestor Espenilla Jr., passes away at 60. He oversaw several banking reforms that liberalised the financial markets, advocated greater financial inclusion, and spurred a wider adoption of new technologies and innovations.

In the Asia Pacific region, skilled and experienced tech professionalsand regulatory compliance specialists will find themselves well-positioned in the banking and financial services market

The banking industry in Asia Pacific will continue to be stable, but will face persistent dark clouds and headwinds. Slower growth, trade disruptions, financial asset repricing and high private sector leverage emerge as top industry risks for 2019

Chairman of Taiwan’s CTBC Bank, Chao-Chin Tung, discusses the bank’s ambitious plan to be the leading player in the domestic market and a global champion. He gave an update on the progress of the bank’s overseas expansion, its continuing digital transformation and focus on regulatory compliance

Conditions will be more challenged and unpredictable in the year ahead for Asia-Pacific banks as darker skies loom over trade tensions and economic conditions.

Lu International is building an online wealth management platform, Lu Global, that leverages technology from China yet is tailored specifically for Asians outside of China.

Zahra Darvishi, spoke at the Wealth and Society 2018 United Kingdom, about the underrepresented communities such as women and the millennial generation who needs more opportunities both inside and outside the workplace.

Dr. Gordian Gaeta, at the Wealth and Society 2018, held in the United Kingdom urged people to bridge the gap between communities through philantrophic works.

Rhodri Davies, in his speech at the Wealth and Society 2018, at the United Kingdom, traced the role of philanthropy in challenging State practices and liberalising communities since the 16th century. He continues by discussing the challenges that philanthropic efforts face today, and finally poses important ideas and questions on how wealth sharing will take shape amid the digital era.

Rodney Schwartz, challenges the notion that impact investing funds are less profitable than traditional investment funds, and proves that there is much promise both economically and socially for these funds. He delivers his speech at the Wealth and Socity 2018 held at the United Kingdom last November.