Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Geopolitics to shake Asia bond market, says Western Asset

In 2020, the direction of US-China relations will drive volatility in the Asian bond market, according to a fund manager at the Legg Mason affiliate.

UBS WM sees bull market continuing

Familiar headwinds will unsettle markets this year, but strong corporate earnings growth will provide opportunities, according to execs from UBS Global Wealth Management.

FSC, super sector steps up for bushfire affected

"People want to find out whether or not they've got an insurance policy," Kirwan said.

India remains strong source market for Singapore

The country is also a crucial market for Singapore in terms of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.

Top concern for fund groups: US-China relations

Fund houses will focus on product optimisation to boost margins, according to a survey of Singapore asset managers by the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS).

EMs are not a growth play, says Blackrock

Investors misunderstand emerging market equities by focussing on structural growth rather than the real opportunities for generating alpha, according to Blackrock.

China's Ultra-Wealthy Shun Preservation-Oriented Investing

Fixed income continues to top the ranks as the favorite asset class, accounting for an average of 22 percent of portfolios.

BMO survey: 2.4% of funds manage consistent top-quartile gains over last decade

13.4% achieved above-average returns

Japan retains top spot as Asia leads in passport survey

Over the past few years, the world has adapted to mobility as a permanent condition of global life.

Why ASEAN financial safety nets seem inadequate in 2020

Southeast Asia is one of the fastest-growing regional economies. However, insufficient financial safety nets leave the region economically vulnerable.

Credit Suisse Builds APAC Quant Team

The formation of the [QSS] team underscores our continued efforts to provide top-tier differentiated advisory content

China's super rich twice as likely to have real estate to thank

The swelling ranks of China's super rich are also increasingly turning to family offices as they focus on wealth maintenance and succession planning, according to the study.

Australian Wealth Market- 46% of Male HNW Investors Are Older Than 60 Compared to 26% of Female Ones

To appeal to this segment as well as the wider HNW market, providers have to up their game when it comes to the provision of tax advisory services, given that there continues to be a significant gap between supply and demand.

Out of Control

The markets view the immediate risks as two-fold, firstly the threat of inflation from persistently higher oil prices and secondly a dip in global growth.

What could hinder Aussies' financial goals this year?

Skyrocketing living expenses are another barrier that could impact how Australians handle their finances.

Asia’s Biggest Dealmaking Force Right Now Isn't China

Overseas deals made up almost $112 billion out of a total of over $200 billion in purchases by Japanese firms last year, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

FDI to Cambodia rockets 12% to $3.5 billion in 2019

Of the total, the financial sector received FDI worth $2.385 billion, while the non-financial sector received $1.203 billion.

Shruti Advani: Hong Kong Still an Expat Haven?

Anecdotally, it would seem that assets and those who are tasked with managing them, are fleeing the uncertainty of Hong Kong.

Modest income growth expected for banks

We expect the low interest rate environment to persist moving into 2020.

Chairman aims to turn Woori into universal banking group

The group expects its recent acquisitions and additional plans for M&As will continue to attract foreign investors.

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