Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Qatar partners Malaysia, Turkey to conquer Islamic finance market

Gas-rich Gulf state aims to escape blockade by diversifying economy

6 books to read in 2019 if you want to get rich

The majority of wealthy people devote at least 30 minutes a day to reading.

China’s private firms shy away from bank borrowing, delaying investment

Since November, top Chinese leaders have made a point of stressing Beijing’s support for private ownership and small businesses.

China to ensure economic stability with countercyclical adjustments

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, may lower the interest rates for open market operations, the CICC said.

Asia’s Worst Currency Isn’t Stopping Bond Bulls From Pouring In

“Foreign investors bought South Korean bonds this year looking at the nation’s high credit rating and current-account surplus,” said Kim Sanghoon, a fixed-income strategist at KB Securities Co. “These will not change in the new yea

The Big Read: Breaking Singapore’s workaholic culture

For Singapore workers to continue putting in the same long hours as their cohorts of yesteryear would mean less or even little time to care for their ageing parents, experts say.

Fund managers see value in Asia bonds for 2019 after bad year

"There are quality opportunities because everything has widened out, and we don't have to take as much risk," said Elisabeth Colleran, a portfolio manager on emerging market debt at Loomis, Sayles & Co. "The valuations and the fund

Malaysia seeks $7.5 billion in reparations from Goldman Sachs: FT

Goldman Sachs has consistently denied wrongdoing and said certain members of the former Malaysian government and 1MDB lied to the bank about the proceeds of the bond sales.

Global banks chase Asia techs transaction business, as trade war rumbles

The targets for the new initiative include e-commerce firms, mobile payment service providers and ride-hailing companies – from China’s Ant Financial and Grab in Southeast Asia to PayTM and Flipkart in India, said senior bankers and consultant

Hong Kong Takes Global IPO Crown, Looks to a Quieter 2019

Across Asia, companies raised a total of $109 billion in IPOs, up 27 percent from 2017, Refinitiv data showed, much of it driven by China whose companies accounted for almost a third of global issuers.

Top 10 Thailand Fintech Influencers

To keep up with Thailand’s rapidly evolving fintech industry and changing financial landscape, the following 10 individuals are the country’s most prominent fintech influencers to follow very closely

Asia's mega rich take a hit with US$137b in losses in 2018

“Difficult stock market conditions this year and the uncertainty of the trade tensions likely have been a challenge to many businesses,” said Philip Wyatt, a Hong Kong-based economist for UBS Group AG, who doesn’t see the downdraft conti

'You have destroyed billions': NAB cops record protest vote over pay

NAB paid its executive team bonuses, albeit reduced, in 2018 despite the bank experiencing a horror year, including being accused of potentially criminal misconduct during the banking royal commission.

Why Japan Is a Rare Holdout in Asia’s Cash-Free Future

That’s because in Japan physical money is a deeply felt part of life.

Philippines is world's 8th best in gender equality, top in Asia: report

The WEF also noted that the Philippines was near to closing 80 percent of its overall gender gap, the "highest value" for the country ever recorded by the index.

China banking: Opportunity knocks – so does risk

China's banking sector faces a tough year, but 2019 might also offer great opportunities for foreign banks.

2018 in review: What can we learn for 2019? - Julius Baer

“2018 has been very different from 2008 or 2000,” says Chief Investment Officer Yves Bonzon in his video outlook. Instead, he draws parallels with the situation in 1987, when markets recovered rapidly after a sudden correction.

Looking Ahead: Capital Markets & Structured Products

A structured products expert commented that they allow investors to manage and express any views on the markets.

In Asia, Rockefeller Foundation wants to invite 'unusual actors' to the table

With only two people in the Asia regional office, Rockefeller doesn’t plan to expand its staff size to deliver on ambitious plans.

Chinese women are at the forefront of global luxury spending

Chinese rich buy nearly one third of global luxury goods and take the lead in the consumption growth, Julius Baer revealed in its annual report.

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