Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Western wealth firms split on whether to operate in China or not

While some wealth managers are pulling back from the Asian powerhouse, others are moving in as demand remains strong

DBS’s focus on family offices pays off: Lee Woon Shiu

The Singapore’s ‘one bank’ proposition and large footprint across key markets adds value to family office clients.

Swiss Central Bank Expands Activities in Singapore

In Singapore, the central bank employs 11 people in total and it is currently the SNB's only foreign branch.

Positive impact in EM: Learnings from three years of investing

The first was from the spring of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 with the rerating of renewable and battery names due to changes in regulations and technology deployment.

Schroders receives green light to operate wholly foreign-owned public fund business in China

The combination of the market’s future growth prospects and Schroders’ comprehensive market access offers an advantage in stimulating significant revenue growth in the medium to long-term.

Taking centre stage: The evolving role of consultants in the Chinese financial services industry

Fabio Stella, Commercial Director, China, Head of BD & Sales, Hawksford

The rise of private credit in Asia

Asia is no exception to witnessing the rising prominence of private credit

Apac family offices plan shift in asset allocation – report

UBS’ latest Global Family Office report shows that family offices are re-positioning their portfolios in light of interest rate changes.

Family offices look to infrastructure for alpha

More government initiatives will likely bolster infrastructure, according to the Seizing opportunities in times of change report.

Key catalysts should support Chinese equities despite slower activity

Investors can consider a barbell approach in their exposure.

UBS: Geopolitics is Top Worry for Asia Family Offices

This follows worries about liquidity tapering or higher rates (17 percent) and a rise in inflation rates (12 percent).

Citi Global Wealth’s CIO warns of a rolling recession

However, lower rates by the end of year provides opportunities to extend bond duration and add emerging market debt.

Rise in USDCNY should see limits amid China’s recovery

While there could be further near-term upside risk for USDCNY as markets await Beijing’s next move, we maintain our medium-term bearish USDCNY view and expect the pair to reach 6.60 by year-end.

‘An opportunity and a challenge’ – abrdn hosts second annual APAC Sustainability Summit

As sustainability continues to be a priority for all of our stakeholders, the event highlights our continued commitment to recognising and mitigating our impacts on communities and the planet.

Peter Fanconi: «Asset Managers Need to Move Fast»

Just back from a trip to Indonesia, Blue Orchard chairman Peter Fanconi spoke about how the country's economy depends on microfinancing and what the terms and conditions of these loan instruments look like.

Publication of “Transition Finance Playbook”

SMBC Group will contribute to the decarbonization of the real economy through transition finance.

UBS, Credit Suisse get closer to mega-merger with systems integration

Bankers at UBS’ Australian offices have been told by senior management the deal is on the cusp on completion, but individuals who are porting across from Credit Suisse will still operate within a separate business in the interim.

Taking stock of China’s reopening, and prospects

Monetary policy remains accommodative and while offshore share price gains have fallen short of investor hopes, onshore gains look robust.

Number of ultra-rich in Singapore expected to grow by nearly 18 per cent in 2027: Knight Frank

The report defines UHNWIs as those with a net worth of at least US$30 million (S$40.4 million), including their primary residence.

Farewell Michael Harrison

Most recently, Harrison served as chair of Synchron, a role he took up in 2011 and held until the group's acquisition by WT Financial Group in 2022.

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