Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Schroders Says the Worst May Have Passed for Indonesia's Markets

Indonesia has suffered in an investor exodus from emerging markets as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates

Stable earnings growth expected by mainland banks, but bad-loan worries linger

As Beijing pours more money into infrastructure, lenders reap the rewards, despite strains put on the economy by US trade dispute

Chinese investment professionals remain bullish about domestic equities

Despite some economic headwinds, one in three investment professionals think China A-Shares could generate 5% to 15% total returns in next 12 months

Fund Managers Cite Data, Regulation as Major Challenges – State Street

The survey found that 64 percent of asset managers have an increased appetite for launching cross-border products in the next five years.

New Wealth and Morningstar Research form partnership for Asian markets

Both New Wealth and Morningstar Research have recognized a strong need for digital platforms to capture investors’ needs with accessible content.

Best banks for transaction banking revealed

Overall satisfaction rankings examined both cash management and trade finance services indicating several banks improved their positions while others fell behind

Asians must wake up to the hidden costs of retirement

With rapid aging, countries cannot sustain today's pension systems and must cut a fast-growing bill

China dispels saddling Africa with debt

China’s total commitments are expected to exceed the $60 billion that President Xi Jinping pledged in Johannesburg in 2015.

Direct life insurance failing consumers: ASIC

Sales staff were encouraged to prioritise closing a sale ahead of the needs of the customer, including bonus payments heavily focused on value or volume of sales, the regulator said.

African firms urged to make S'pore a base in the region

Chan Chun Sing also tells forum that aviation agreements would help enable business links

The Future of Asian Family Offices

Managing wealth via family offices gained steam after the collapse of major banks during the financial crisis of 2008-09.

World's Top Activist Fund Sets Eyes on One of Singapore's Banks

The $44 million Judah Value Fund, based in Singapore, likes to work behind-the-scenes and will only engage with firms that are receptive to “positive activism,” according to manager Roland Thng

Total debt issued in Singapore soared 39% to $259b in 2017

MAS noted that a multitude of Asian corporations tapped Singapore’s bond market for billion-dollar non-SGD denominated issuances.

AIIB opens public consultation on draft Sustainable Cities Strategy

The deleterious effects of climate change and population explosion are hastening the need for large-scale investment in many Asian cities to improve livability and quality of life

Thailand’s foreign fund assets continue surge

Assets were dragged down by global bond funds, noted Chayanee Juengmanon, Bangkok-based senior research analyst at Morningstar.

China CFA candidates up 50%

The surge in Chinese candidates was revealed after tallying the results of the June level III exam, which was taken by 35,518 candidates, the institute said.

Noah sees investors turn hesitant

Clients, especially new clients who open the account in this quarter, tend to be more cautious during market volatility,” said Chuang Shangyan, Noah’s chief financial officer, on the financial results conference call.

China's 5G Data Edge Bodes Well For Real Estate - Schroders

The private bank and investment house argues that a surge in data capability in Chinese cities will boost their real estate prospects.

Give most upcoming NFOs a miss, say wealth managers

As many as six NFOs across equity plus thematic, equity hybrid, bonds and arbitrage categories are open for subscription to investors.

Inside the world of the real 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Crazy Rich Asians has many tropes of a conventional rom-com.

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