Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Banks Call for More Easing for Sustained China Rally

A series of measures were rolled out last week to support China’s faltering growth.

Asia Pacific Wealth Management Market to Reach USD 33 Trillion by 2028 - New Analysis Highlights Growth Trends and Forecasts

The market is rapidly adapting to meet burgeoning client demands for sustainable investment strategies, despite previously lagging globally in this area.

Alts giants ramp up focus on Asia's private wealth market

Private market giants are lining up new funds, targeting wealthy individual investors and beefing up their distribution teams as they step up their focus on the key private bank channel, with Asia central to their plans.

How could tech change wealth management in 2024?

In order to achieve this, they are embracing technology and refining their software solutions as well as considering the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their business.

Institutions own 28% of Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad shares but private companies control 44% of the company

Large companies usually have institutions as shareholders, and we usually see insiders owning shares in smaller companies.

Property Sector’s Woes Could Weigh Heavily on China’s 2024 Growth Prospects

Add the impacts of an oversupplied market, a heavily indebted sector and a tepid sales outlook, and many expect the country’s property woes to continue in 2024.

UOB’s Chew Mun Yew unveils strategy for ‘giant awakening’

Chew Mun Yew of UOB shares his plans to break into the region’s top-10 rankings, from attracting the best talent to deepening client relationships.

First trillionaire to emerge in next decade: Report

If current trends continue, the world will see its first trillionaire within a decade.

Are luxury brands ready for the next generation of wealthy Chinese?

A seismic shift is underway as China's first wealth creators pass on their fortunes and businesses.

Indonesian billionaire among world’s biggest losers in wealth

The sudden slump in Mr Prajogo’s Barito Renewables Energy

These Are the World’s Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2024

The two Asian nations have dominated 1st place on the index (which ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa) for the past five years.

Pictet's Dong Chen: «Taiwan Situation is Getting Tricky»

Some have spoken about the implications involved, not only regarding geopolitical risk but also to markets and the economy.

Accolade Wines restructure looms but China no golden ticket

Accolade’s recapitalisation comes after a difficult period for the industry and with dealmaking back on the cards.

Best and worst funds 2023: Tech back with a bang as China funds sink

Indeed, 2023 has seen a distinct sense of clarity at both ends of the table, highlighting the places it very much paid to be invested in, as well as the areas best avoided.

Raising the Bar

Singapore drives forward in raising capabilities for family offices, says FOO Mee Har, Chief Executive Officer of the Wealth Management Institute.

Wee Tee Lim: «AI is Key to Fighting Financial Fraud»

The complexity of fraud is also rising.

Citi: Hong Kong Housing Could Bottom Out in 2025

Home prices in Hong Kong will decrease by another 10 percent in 2024

Hong Kong CEOs plan to tap wealth management, ESG opportunities in Greater Bay Area in 2024, survey finds

Businesses look to turbocharge plans to capitalise on the city’s drive to be one of the world’s top wealth centres and talent hubs

Malaysian consumers remain positive about economic outlook — UOB study

With this optimism, about 30% of Malaysian consumers plan to increase their allocation for savings, investment and insurance.

BOJ likely to finally seek normalization 2024

In fact, he initially thought it was possible in just two years.

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