Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

The family office boom: Why global investors are betting on Hong Kong

The city is now on track to exceed its target of attracting 200 family offices by the end of 2025, bringing the total number of such firms to over 3,000.

Tourbillon Partners to run Pacific AM’s global equity funds

Global value boutique, founded by Ben Beneche and Ramesh Narayanaswamy, joins Pacific AM

Singapore RMs spend just a third of time with clients, says Avaloq

A global Avaloq survey finds Singapore’s relationship managers are bogged down by admin and internal processes, limiting time for client service as investors demand faster, more personalised advice.

World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom

This significant growth coincides with a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting US President and First Lady.

Nomura Asset Management Launches First Cross-Border ETFs Between Taiwan and Japan

This fund is also part of Japan’s NISA tax-free investment programme, widely held by Japanese retail investors.

McKinsey Report: Asset Management’s $10 Trillion Shake-Up

Asia surged ahead with 8.4 percent net flows, while Europe staged a comeback after years of weakness.

Rockefeller Foundation Backs Asia to Drive Global Change

A new global survey by The Rockefeller Foundation reveals that people overwhelmingly want their countries to cooperate on shared threats – but only if such efforts deliver tangible outcomes.

ASIC Chair Joe Longo not seeking reappointment

ASIC has exceptionally dedicated, skilled and experienced staff and I cannot praise them highly enough.

HSBC Bosses Meet India Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Discussions were conducted about topics

Japanese equities look set to brave political headwinds

The sustained return of inflation and gradual monetary policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) since its 2024 exit from negative interest rates, have been tailwinds for Japanese stocks.

Yes Bank Stake Sale: SBI, Other Private Banks Set For Big Tax-Free Gains

SBI and a group of private banks are set to reap a major tax bonanza in the September quarter from the sale of their Yes Bank stake

Family Offices Accelerate Their Professionalization and Diversification Amid Geopolitical and Regulatory Uncertainty

Family offices intensify their diversification and professionalization in response to geopolitical instability and regulatory changes

Bankers Are Snapping Up Hong Kong Lux Homes

A number of financial executives are reportedly buying luxury homes in Hong Kong with the trend accelerating as of late.

Focus shifts to local living and logistics sectors

We believe these trends are deeply rooted and expect them to continue through various macroeconomic and real estate cycles.

Asia’s ultra-wealthy weigh up alternatives exposures

The firm, which has over US$600 billion ($917 billion) in assets under advisory and discretionary outsourced CIO mandates, counts family offices and foundations as close to quarter of its client composition.

Most HNWIs prefer hybrid model in wealth services: survey

Nearly 40% said they are interested in attending physical investment seminars.

From Mauritius to Singapore: Where HNWIs Are Buying Residency in 2025

From Mauritius’s affordable seaside option for $50,000 to Singapore’s billionaire pathway at $10 million, golden visas in 2025 cover a wide spectrum of investment thresholds.

Standard Chartered tackles financial wellness in new marketing campaign

Full-funnel campaign approach pilots new AI and data tools to drive personalisation, leveraging creator content through influencer collaborations

Standard Chartered’s Brian O’Neill on bank transformations

His areas of focus include building a culture of operational resilience and harnessing technological advancements to drive value.

Singapore Luxury Residential Market Shows Signs of Recovery in H1 2025 Amid Economic Volatility

Rental demand for GCBs rebounded, with median rents rising 3.0% year-on-year, outperforming the broader luxury residential market.

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