Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

EY survey finds Asia wealth clients more likely to switch provider

Volatility and technology are reshaping the wealth management industry, according to the survey’s findings.

Rich Japanese Still Fear a Yen Crash, UBS Wealth Manager Says

That’s in part because the country’s most prosperous households, who are sitting on loads of cash in bank accounts losing value by the day due to inflation, are still scarred by the market’s collapse in the early 1990s

BOS's HK branch grows discretionary assets 47% YOY

The OCBC subsidiary said it is on track to achieve its assets under management growth target over the next three years.

Asia-Pacific Ignites 2025 Travel Fever

The report attributes the beach city’s surge to travelers’ growing appetite for authentic coastal escapes and social-media-ready scenery.

Multifamily offices could yield bigger benefits for Hong Kong, industry executive says

Hong Kong can boost its economy, create jobs and generate positive global image with multifamily offices, Raffles Family Office CEO says

True wealth is not what you have but what you get rid of

Yes, but… there comes a moment in life – in many lives

Hong Kong’s 8 online banks set sights on managing wealth after 74% deposits growth

Hong Kong’s digital banks plan to expand wealth management businesses as deposits and loans surge

SG banks to report mixed NIM, strong wealth and trade income for Q1

NIMs for the quarter may be flat to declining quarter-on-quarter.

How the traditional family office model is transitioning to outsourcing

Gilmour says this is especially true for single-family offices, which focus on an individual or family, as it is difficult for these offices to have the depth and breadth of the experience across different asset classes.

Five Forces Shaping Asia-Pacific’s New Powerhouses

The companies highlighted in this report are not only responding to these challenges

Dutch accounting firms expand hiring in Asia, Africa, and Eastern and Southern Europe

Foreign specialists are being brought in to fill vacant positions, sometimes relocating to the Netherlands, but often continuing to work from their home countries.

Roy Lee of Leonteq: Elevating Structured Solutions for Independent Wealth Managers

Roy acknowledged that the independent wealth model has become increasingly central to Leonteq’s business in Asia, driven by growing demand for bespoke solutions and direct issuer access.

Paul Chan: «Here in Hong Kong, Your Capital is Safe»

In addition to benefits like investment opportunities and high quality lifestyle, he also spoke about legal advantages such as property protection.

India’s top 5% rich report only 4% of wealth, finds RBI MPC member’s study: ‘Wealthy underreport income’

According to the study, the total income reported by the bottom 10% of families is more than 188% of their wealth, while the wealthiest 5% of families reported incomes that were just 4% of their wealth.

Lighthouse Canton Launches Family Office Report

The white paper was released during a roundtable hosted in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Center's (DIFC) Family Wealth Center.

Use of generative AI language models by financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore

The use of AI LMs may enable asset managers and other financial institutions to handle client interactions, internal manual processes and operations more efficiently.

What’s holding wealth firms back from hybrid?

Cost concerns are stalling hybrid strategies in wealth firms.

Rich Indonesians wary of Prabowo’s policies, economic stability, send wealth overseas

The shift began in October when Prabowo came to power but accelerated substantially after the rupiah plunged in March, people have said

‘Time for caution’: Citi warns clients to avoid ‘buying the dip’ in global market sell-off

While a bear market rally can occur, it will not last and it is too early to buy the dip, according to strategists at BCA Research

‘No magic wand’ for fund managers to reach retail market

Broadening and deepening investment offerings is a crucial strategic priority for 2025

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