Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Experts say that life insurance companies use new-age technology to provide enhanced customer service

The panellists elaborated on how life insurance companies are continuously changing to cater to customer needs.

Australia's super-rich population to grow by 20 per cent

Despite the slowing economy, very rich individuals are piling on their fortunes at such a rate that 613 will join the ranks of Australians with a net worth of over US$30 million ($44.73 million) by 2023.

Why Hong-kong Is Seeing Surge In Wealthy Families Looking To Leave

“The wealthy from this region have always understood the geopolitical landscape in which they live, but I don’t think they foresaw what this extradition bill protest would turn into,” he said.

Another report finds Asia UHNWIs are poorer

While Wealth-X said the number of UHNWIs “showed muted growth in 2018, rising by 0.8%”, Capgemini found their number fell by 6%.

'Liar loans': Banks failing to curb mortgages based on lies, says UBS

Analysts from UBS conducted detailed surveys of 903 people who had taken out a mortgage in the past financial year, finding more than a third of them – 37 per cent – had not provided accurate information to their financial institution, up fro

Asia to see rapid growth in sustainable investment: UBS

Being a signatory to PRI represents an important first step to engage with sustainable investment as PRI requires a responsible investment policy to cover half of assets under management within two years, according to UBS.

Morrison's Coalition shunts Australia's wealth offshore

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released monthly trade data going back to the McMahon Government era of 1971.

Job cuts at RBC I&TS

The one that was stopped but shut down was a similar transitioning of its fund accounting clients to its Multifonds platform.

Schroders Global Investor Study 2019: People’s sustainable investment ambitions fail to reflect their actions

The survey of over 25,000 investors across 32 locations around the world has found that 16% invest in sustainability, compared to 32% who are interested and would like to invest this way.

S. Korea’s wealthy pick real estate as top long-term investment choice

Among the types of investments the avid investors seek to expand, 61.6 percent or the majority chose real estate as their preferred long-term investment option.

Global family offices see market downturn in 2020, boost cash reserves, poll finds

Some 36% of respondents are from North America, 32% from Europe, 24% from Asia Pacific, and the rest from emerging markets.

HSBC sticking to hiring plan for Asia wealth business

HSBC has been through turbulent times since announcing a year ago that it would add more than 1,300 positions in retail and private banking in Asia by 2022.

Singapore banks poised to deliver dividend yields among highest across region, says Maybank

Wickramasinghe believes this move towards premium clients might help lower NPL risks.

Jump in foreign financial inflows

Borrowings of dollar 321 million from commercial banks comprised loans of dollar 148.19 million from Citi Bank, dollar 123.31 million from Dubai Bank and dollar 50 million from Suisse AG, UBL and ABL.

Why Luxury Brands Should Care About China’s “Single Aristocrats”

When many Chinese millennials‘ parents still organize “matchmaking corners” in public parks for their children and see getting married as part of one’s filial piety, it is a bold, yet increasingly common act for young Chinese to an

Launch of The Global CIO - Gary Dugan

The Global CIO Office launches in Singapore, brings outsourced Chief Investment Officer services to the region

The Rise of China’s Girl Boss — Luxury’s Newest Target

Ambitious and image-conscious, this new generation of Chinese women in charge is probably luxury brands’ best target, yet it’s also their most ignored.

Malaysian financial assets up 5pc in 2018, bucking global trend, says Allianz

This was mainly due to the peculiar portfolio structure of Malaysian savers.

Jersey Finance Comments on Positive Moves Towards Liberalisation in China’s Financial Market

The investment demand of foreign investors in China’s financial market has been on the rise

As the rugby world cup kicks off, should you be investing in Japan?

Legg Mason Japan Equity is for those seeking the potential flair and class of an international winger.

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