Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

How the Middle East war is boosting family offices, private banking in Hong Kong and Asia

Conflict prompts rich investors to diversify, boosting Hong Kong’s role as a hub for family offices and private banking

Asian private wealth an emerging force in property investment

Hong Kong’s strong performance is mostly attributable to the surge in investment by mainland Chinese buyers, a trend that is accelerating.

Singapore leads Southeast Asia in ultra-rich population

The annual publication, now in its 20th year, offers global insights into wealth, real estate, luxury, and investment trends.

Insurance CROs are faced with an evolving risk landscape defined by speed, volatility and interconnection – EY/IIF Survey

At the same time, the risk landscape is becoming more complex, with cyber exposures increasingly linked to third-party dependencies, expanding data privacy requirements and more sophisticated attack vectors.

CBA cuts more jobs, citing changing needs and ‘simplification’

The cuts come two months after CBA cut 300 jobs in February, at the same time as it also rolled out a program to prepare workers for likely changes to the workforce caused by the rise of artificial intelligence.

Singapore billionaire population doubles in 5 years

The country now has 63 billionaires, up from 28 in 2021, according to the latest Wealth Report by consultancy Knight Frank.

Rapid growth of UHNW population prompts management shift: Knight Frank

Globally, there are 713,626 UHNWIs currently, and that figure is set to grow close to one million in 2031.

Raffles Family Office launches foundation to streamline philanthropic efforts

The launch coincides with the firm’s Singapore expansion announcement.

Specialist medical wealth manager launches private office

A substantial growth in client assets has led wealth management firm Grimsey Wealth to set up a dedicated private office division to meet their sophisticated needs.

Why integrated Family Office services matter more than ever

Most wealthy families start with excellent advisers, accountants, investment managers, lawyers, bankers and business advisers.

Succession ambiguity is a universal risk

Succession is a universal challenge, but families in different regions have historically approached it in different ways.

Asia’s 5 richest families own nearly $275B in wealth

Most of these fortunes are in their third generation, except for Thailand’s Chearavanont family

Bottom Line: Honouring wealth tech innovation. Questioning what’s next.

Hybrid data architectures are also gaining traction, combining real-time connectivity with manually curated data, capturing assets that have historically sat outside digital systems.

Viva Energy reassesses accounting approach after ASIC review, resulting in $25 million impairment

This follows a review conducted under ASIC’s financial reporting and audit surveillance program.

More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery

Some lenders are also deferring bonuses and cutting headcount as they tighten their purse strings

How Ninety One is rethinking China equity allocations

A broad yet precise approach to the full China stock market seeks to offer access to the best ideas to convert structural dispersion into sustainable alpha.

Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice

CFA Institute survey of investors across global markets shows strong digital engagement, demand for personalization, and evolving definitions of trust

Turning wealth builders into beneficiaries: The power of good advice for small business owners

Small business owners are natural builders – driven, independent and invested in their business success.

Majority Owner of Indonesia’s Biggest Bank Dies

When combined, the two brothers are the richest family in Indonesia with a net worth of $38.5 billion, according to Forbes.

Singapore for global families: Structuring, strategy and opportunity

While Singapore has long attracted wealth from Southeast Asia, recent years have seen a broader mix of nationalities establishing a presence.

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