Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Thailand mutual fund industry assets flat in October

Bond funds fell 1.16% to 2.56 trillion baht while stock funds were unchanged at 1.47 trillion baht.

China's Ultrawealthy Catch the Family Office Bug

Blue Pool Capital, formed in 2015 after Alibaba went public in New York, holds a portion of the Ma family’s $40 billion fortune, as well as much of the $10 billion wealth of his right-hand man, Joe Tsai.

Top 7 B-Schools In Asia For Women

Women, in particular, prefer to study MBA in Asia for the ease of environment, and secure atmosphere as well.

Swiss Re comments on potential investment into CPIC

Swiss Re capitalised on the opportunity of the press release to also state that the company has no current intention of issuing new shares or making treasury shares available to any potential investor.

Japan Blinks – Others May Follow by Gary Dugan

Central banks must surely ramp up QE further down the road. We expect Corporate debt and EM debt to remain in favour.

HNWIs in Australia have unmet advice needs

HNW investors have reported as having negative expectations of capital growth for Australian stock

A Customized Approach Is Key In Wealth Management Today

Complications for such clients include the need to structure dividend payouts through non-voting preference shares in the family business, or having ground rules about how to fulfill the patriarch’s wishes through binding agreements.

Can China Become a Leader in Sustainability?

One of the biggest differences between the sustainability movement in China and the West comes down to self-interest versus altruism.

Companies run by billionaires are better for investors

This is one of the findings of the annual UBS and PwC Billionaires Insights report, The Billionaire Effect.

Analysis: An alert about alternatives

In particular, the IMF says institutional investors are running greater risks and diluting their customary stabilising role in the financial markets with their rush into private equity and other alternative assets, warning of “grim implications for

Pendal Group NPAT down 19%

On the Royal Commission, Evans said investor trust and confidence had affected flows across the financial services industry and the diversified financials sector had experienced a de-rating in Australia.

Asia’s mega-rich millennial heirs are about to inherit family fortunes. Can they keep them?

Banks and investment firms are bending over backwards to hang onto the next generation of wealthy clients, organising personalised training courses to help them stay rich

Labuan IBFC secures 50% of all Captive Formations in Asia in 2018

The paper also revealed 81% of respondents cited regulatory environment as the most important factor in choosing a domicile, which puts the midshore jurisdiction of Labuan IBFC in good stead.

Australia loses 700 advisers in just one quarter

While there were 949 ceased advisers in Q3, 241 advisers who were ceased prior returned to being licensed in Q3.

Adviser moves show industry upheaval

Meanwhile, Aon Hewitt lost a significant proportion of its headcount, dropping from 149 advisers to just 44.

Sunsuper, QSuper confirm merger talks

QSuper chair Karl Morris and Sunsuper chair Andrew Fraser said that, as trustees, the chairs were examining ways to benefit fund members.

HKMA embraces ESG investing

The Exchange Fund incorporates ESG and green finance principles into its investment process and expects the same from its external managers, according to HKMA’s deputy head.

How Asia’s rich millennials are learning to stay rich forever

But while expensive camps for ultra-rich kids are a time-honoured client perk, the new-age demands of millennial heirs are forcing institutions to change and personalise the programs.

Morningstar bets on advice software

Its software is used by about 1500 users, which are mostly authorised representatives and their support staff.

Autonomous Vehicles Are Becoming a Reality in Singapore, Which Industries Will Be Most Affected by It?

In this trial, visitors will be able to get around Sentosa for free using any of the four autonomous vehicles deployed, which comprises of two mini-buses and two smaller shuttles.

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