As parts of the globe cautiously begin to open up, the focus is on what travel freedom and global mobility will look like in a post–Covid-19 world. Last week the EU released a list of countries whose residents would be allowed entry into the bloc from 1 July based on coronavirus-related health and safety criteria. Included on the welcome list are countries such as Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea that traditionally score highly on the Henley Passport Index —…
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The unravelling spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its socio-economic impacts, continues to make the operating environment highly uncertain. The IMF World Economic Outlook 2020 succinctly summarises the uncertainty for global growth. The economic fallout depends on factors that interact in ways that are hard to predict, including the pathway of the pandemic, the intensity and efficacy of containment efforts, the extent of supply disruptions, the repercussions of the dramatic tightening in global financial market conditions, shifts in spending patterns,…
Back in March after the 1st Senior Official Meetings of 2020 had taken place in KL, Malaysia, we observed that APEC’s response to the COVID-19 challenge would be a profound test of our collective commitment to our core values of cooperation, collaboration and partnership to secure the growth of our economies and the well-being of our people. That still holds true today. As the regional Governments and business leaders look to deal with the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, and…
By An Kelles, Director – Greater China, Jersey Finance Asian investors have been looking for jurisdictions that can offer expertise, stability with no regulatory, legal or economic surprises. If ever there was an opportunity for fund jurisdictions to distinguish themselves, the start of 2020 is a defining moment with the outbreak of the COVID 19 crisis and the EU Council decision to add the Cayman Islands to its tax haven blacklist. In Jersey, our funds services businesses have shown strong resilience…
When impact investing forms part of the strategic focus rather than affecting financial returns negatively, it adds value to a portfolio and enhances investment performance. This concept is referred to as “impact alpha”. Join PBEC as it hosts an all women panel of investor experts from across Asia on the rising significance of Impact Investing. Sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2315934200273/WN_IGc4x_J1TP2bITCPP5BI2w
Key insights & considerations from seasoned experts on China & ASEAN Investment Sentiment. A Dialogue discussion with Guotai Junan, Raffles Group & Henley & Partners. PBEC.org · PBEC Podcast: An Asian Investors Sentiment
Latest Interview with Miguel Aboitiz Former Chief Strategy Officer at Philippine Family Conglomerate Aboitiz Power Corp. Three months on from our last keynote session. PBEC.org · PBEC Podcast with Miguel Aboitiz Former Chief Strategy Officer at Aboitiz Power
PBEC Insights UK & EU Markets – July 2020 An opinion piece by Renee Pan Brexit and the 2019 general election has caused significant financial uncertainty within the UK. Brexit even though widely forgotten during the coronavirus pandemic is still very much alive. The UK are entering critical stage of negotiations with European Union. This along with the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation has increased the level of financial uncertainty within the region. Given the unprecedented scale of disruption caused by the…
PBEC announces the appointment of a UK/EU representative in Renee Pan to assist in growing its brand presence and overseas membership base for those corporations, founders and entrepreneurs who seek new opportunities, investment opportunities and meaningful business to business connections within the Asia Pacific Marketplace. Renee has been in the Luxury Hospitality Industry for over the past 12 years and has built up expertise in the areas of M.I.C.E (Meeting, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibition) as well as overseeing sales and…
Since HDR’s inception just over five years ago, the company has grown and developed dramatically, and through the BitMEX platform, we’re well recognised as a fast-growing and pioneering financial technology company. With an eye for the long-term growth, development and success of the company, we are always looking to attract brilliant people to join our team. So today marks an important milestone in our journey, as we announce the appointment of Dr. David Wong as Non-Executive Chairman of HDR Global Trading…