LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 25, 2010) - Asia is witnessing a resurgence in its financial and political fortunes and will be at the forefront of an accelerated shift of global influence from west to east. This is the central finding in a major study 'The Ascent of Asia', launched today and produced in partnership by Nomura and Dr. John Llewellyn, the distinguished global economist.