Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index Released

Digital skills gap intensifies widening divide between high-income nations & rest of worldThe Adecco Group commits to upskill / reskill five million people by 2030

Why big banks’ private wealth advisers want to break free

The prestigious private banks and wealth management firms advising Australia's richest people are feeling the post-Hayne heat too.

Davos 2020 and climate change: How investment risks have shifted over a decade

As recently as ten years ago the environment didn’t register in the top risks for discussion at the World Economic Forum. Now it dominates. This has important implications for investors.

AIA Malaysia gives comical take on wealth management using Chinese proverbs

The grandfather sends his grandchildren on a mission to identify Chinese proverbs that will help them preserve their family wealth.

Asia has an ageing and pension problem

Prompt review needed for retirement provisions to tackle issue of shrinking workforces and growing number of seniors, according to Credit Suisse report

Global Talent in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Countries are competing globally to grow better talent; attract the talent they need; and retain those workers who contribute to competitiveness, innovation, and growth.

5 ways to usher in a climate-friendly Chinese New Year

Can consumers do their part to curb climate change while observing traditions and ushering in good fortune this Lunar New Year? Businesses and environmental activists offer tips on how to achieve both aims.

Asian Fund Distributors Are Asking For Help – But Are We Listening?

Calastone’s recent survey of 25 fund distributors across Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan exposed the sheer scale of the problem facing the industry.

Fancy Meals and Loans for Friends: China’s Banks Face Costly Cleanup

After years of lax oversight, the smaller banks that powered the country’s economic growth have racked up unsustainable bad debts

Majority of global investors plan to up exposure to Asia Pacific real estate, poll finds

Overall, respondents plan to deploy $101.3 billion of new capital into real estate globally with 61.2% of the money coming from investors in Europe, and the balance evenly split between Asia Pacific and North America.

Hong Kong's real estate investors head offshore for better returns

The exodus of investments is likely to pick up pace, as property prices in Hong Kong " the world's most expensive urban centre for living and work " are expected to fall across all categories this year.

What’s really powering Australian wealth platforms?

Platform providers are quick to showcase their savvy tech credentials and marketing prowess.

Global M&A slowdown by listed acquirers to continue in 2020, yet opportunities exist for successful deals

Global dealmaking by listed companies is also at its slowest pace in six years

Banks likely to ease lending to firms, but tighten household loans: poll

In the first 20 days of this month, Seoul's exports slipped only 0.2 percent, a great improvement from a 5.8 percent on-year drop in the entire month of January 2019.

Three Top Trends In Wealth Management For 2020

The most visible trends are the rise of intergenerational wealth, and the growing number of high-net worth women.

CEO Pessimism Over Global Growth Reaches Record High - PwC

When asked about their own revenue growth prospects, the change in CEO sentiment has proven to be an excellent predictor of global economic growth.

The Variable Capital Company goes live

Much has been written about the VCC which aims, primarily, to overcome cumbersome rules in returning capital and income to investors from a corporate entity whilst

Companies plan Greater Bay Area expansion to tap into growth prospects, finds joint KPMG, HSBC and HKGCC survey

Talent meanwhile plays a key role in companies' GBA investment plans, while improved transport infrastructure as well as reforms to tax and work permit requirements have helped enhance labour mobility.

Future of life insurance in doubt: APRA

APRA said this was in part due to "poor product design" and "aggressive" selling methods, as highlighted during the Royal Commission.

HKMA Urges Family Offices to Set Up in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s connectivity role is further enhanced by the ongoing integration of the Greater Bay Area, he added, highlighting last November’s announcement that China plans to explore the establishment of a cross-boundary wealth management conne

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