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Collecting Chinese art is an intriguing yet complex investment proposition. Rosemary E Scott, senior academic consultant to the Asian art department of Christie's, offers an insight.

Where should investors be focusing their attention in Asia? North or south? At the second annual Asiamoney equity forum held at Hong Kong's Ritz-Carlton Hotel on November 20, six market players attempted to answer these questions and offered their expert opinions on trends, industries and cross-border investments.

Charles Dickens and Asia's wealthy may have little in common, but private bank Coutts continues to rely on its 300-year history to market its products in the region. Chris Wright reports on the relevance, or otherwise, of tradition in the 21st century world of private banking.

Last year was not one to remember for many bankers, issuers or investors. But there were bright spots along the way. Hardship led to innovation in corporate restructuring, and the benchmark borrowers of the region came into their own. These are the transactions that provided a silver lining to a very cloudy year.

Headhunters polarize opinions among the banking community, judging by the two individuals that dominate our poll. One builds his image on discretion and low profile; the other couldn't be low-profile if he tried. Both have their loyal supporters who can't imagine taking their business elsewhere. By Olivia Chow and Robert Law.

Paul Keating makes no bones about the fact he believes in China. He is less forthcoming about whether he is an advisor to the Chinese government. In the first of a two-part interview with Pauline Loong, the former Australian prime minister shares his views on the country's ability to meet its goals over the next two decades. Former Australian prime minister Paul Keating is one of the great figureheads of Asia-Pacific politics. Swept into power as the leader of Australia's Labor Party, he embarked on economic reforms which transformed the country's business environment.

In November, Asiamoney carried out its influential annual brokers poll. But this year we took a new stance, asking hedge funds for their views too. Chris Wright outlines the results. Research by Olivia Chow and Robert Law.

With the global asset management industry in a state of flux, investors are lapping up alternative strategies. As a result, the Asian hedge fund industry has enjoyed rapid growth. But is the proliferation of the pure Asian hedge fund constrained by endemic illiquidity, lack of confidence in local institutions and red tape? At the Asiamoney Equity Forum in October 2002, we brought together five industry experts to discuss hedge funds in Hong Kong and Asia.

A smart boat, like a fast car, is seen as one of the classic trappings of wealth. But can a yacht represent a potential profit rather than a flamboyant loss? Yacht owner and marine consultant Nigel Macfarlane considers the possibilities.

Jetting around the world to attend golfing tournaments is a costly business for Taiwan's 13-year old golfing champion. But as Tiger Woods has proved, the pay-off could be huge. Yu Ming Yao reports.

China is re-shuffling its top financial executives in a clear signal to the market that more aggressive and faster-paced reforms in the industry are at hand. Pauline Loong reports.

In the two years since he was appointed finance minister, Somkid Jatusripitak has presided over an extraordinarily ambitious economic game plan that aims to restore the shine to Thailand's once vaunted economy. Can the brilliant 49-year old academic come up with the results? By Ben Davies.