Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

How will Singapore’s ageing population shape its fintech sector?

Fintech firms must find ways to tailor their products and tap into older markets to remain competitive.

Coronavirus: Bill Gates, Apple And Jack Ma Donate Millions To Fight Outbreak

Alibaba announced last Saturday that it would establish a $144 million (1 billion yuan) fund to help hospitals buy sorely needed medical supplies in Wuhan, the central Chinese city where the epidemic first emerged.

Does the coronavirus represent a buying opportunity?

Fund managers mixed on whether a comparison to Sars is helpful

Coronavirus May Accelerate Chinese Family Office Pivot from Growth to Preservation

China’s determined pursuit of growth when investing was reflected in their average overall portfolio return of 11%, mainly due to direct private equity (19%), private equity funds (15%) and direct real estate (14%) investments.

Brand value of world’s largest banks contracts first time since financial crisis

Once again, the top 10 is dominated by banks from China and the US, both countries represented by five banks apiece. Europe has just four representatives within the top 20.

UBS releases Chinese Family Office and Wealth Management Report

The report is available in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Cut the paperwork: Malaysia urged to make social enterprise scheme simpler

As well as recognising social enterprises so they can attract more business, the scheme offers tax deductions and access to grants.

Leading the way in wealth management

Today, the organization continues to dominate the Philippine market as the largest stand-alone trust corporation in terms of market share, with over 57 years of experience in the business.

How Japan Inc became a target for activist investors

The country’s risk-averse corporate world is having to rethink shareholder capitalism

Deep cleaning, face masks, services suspension – HK banks respond to coronavirus

Banks operating in Hong Kong have closed temporarily some of their branches, with those remaining operational implementing enhanced sanitization measures.

4 Common Myths Surrounding Angel Investors In India

Some angel investors like to work closely with startup founders, whereas some prefer minimal involvement

India budget amends key tax rules affecting foreign investors

The dividend distribution tax is not eligible for a tax credit in the hands of the shareholder since it is a tax on the company distributing the dividend.

Half of Malaysia’s Banking Assets to be Islamic in Next Decade

More consumer awareness, focus on ethical banking spur growth

Japan’s foreign direct investment in Cambodia peaks $2.5 billion in last 15 years

Japanese businesses and investment in Cambodia are renowned for their quality.

China to inject $173 bln into economy as virus deaths top 300

PBOC wants to boost liquidity, stabilize currency when markets open after extended break

The fund finance market in Asia (GLI Chapter 2020)

Carey Olsen partner James Webb has contributed to Global Legal Insight's guide to the fund finance market in Asia.

The coronavirus: A buying opportunity?

Historical data suggests that epidemics do not impact markets long-term

Coronavirus depresses market sentiment at start of Year of the Rat

Dampening sentiment hints of short-term volatility as epidemic parallels SARS

Coronavirus: A Timely Drill for Wealth Managers

In early January, we collected and corroborated enough anecdotes to form the view that the Wuhan Pneumonia could become a replay of the SARS scare in 2003.

Dealers Expect Art Basel Hong Kong Cancellation

An emergency meeting was held between organizers and stakeholders in Basel on Thursday to decide the fate of the fair, recognized as the premier art event in Asia, but multiple dealers and two sources said they expect the fair to be canceled

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