geopolitical tensions

Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict being far away, its effects can be felt close to home. Find out how.

According to Fitch, the global recession, low bond yields and rising geopolitical tensions are expected to support gold prices in the short term, owing to the metal’s safe haven status.

In retrospect, the decision by the Communist Party of China (CPC) to impose a new security law on Hong Kong seems to have been preordained. It was only a matter of time before China would do away with the “one country, two systems” arrangement.

The US has reignited geopolitical tensions with Iran, even as the trade war with China goes on. While there are signs of a broader global economic recovery, central banks have little room to manoeuvre if growth stalls again.

SINGAPORE (May 3): Over 120 of some of Asia's wealthiest global family offices and family office executives attended the flagship Asian edition of UBS Family Office Summit on Thursday.

SINGAPORE (Oct 4): The World Bank raised its economic growth forecasts for developing East Asia and Pacific for this year and 2018, but added the generally positive outlook was clouded by risks such as rising trade protectionism and geopolitical tensions.