06/06/2023
The rise of private credit in Asia
Asia is no exception to witnessing the rising prominence of private credit
Comment, Analysis & Research
06/06/2023
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.
06/05/2023
Family offices look to infrastructure for alpha
More government initiatives will likely bolster infrastructure, according to the Seizing opportunities in times of change report.
06/02/2023
Key catalysts should support Chinese equities despite slower activity
Investors can consider a barbell approach in their exposure.
06/01/2023
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).
05/31/2023
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.
05/30/2023
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.
05/30/2023
‘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.
05/29/2023
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.
05/25/2023
Publication of “Transition Finance Playbook”
SMBC Group will contribute to the decarbonization of the real economy through transition finance.
05/24/2023
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.
05/24/2023
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.
05/24/2023
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.
05/22/2023
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.
05/18/2023
Knight Frank: Fewer Ultra-Rich in Hong Kong, China
Globally, the population of UHNWIs decreased by 3.8 percent in 2022 following a record increase of 9.3 percent in 2021.
05/18/2023
Is India the new China?
With over 1.4 billion people, India officially became the world’s most populous nation in April this year.
05/17/2023
How are Asian currencies placed to withstand stress?
With a string of bank failures in the US recently, questions are returning about the spill overs to Asian currencies this time, and how corporates should prepare for them.
05/11/2023
Endowus Wealth Insights Report 2023: Over 60% of Singaporeans have investing experience, yet more than half still invest emotionally
Inflation and the increase in the cost of goods and services (86%) remain the biggest financial concern in 2023
05/10/2023
WRISE: «No One Knows What the Full Impact of this Wealth Influx Would Be»
New regulations, digital innovations, market forces, and global economic conditions are shifting the wealth landscape in all directions.
05/09/2023
Researcher claims to be 'misquoted' in media report on high net worth foreigners becoming citizens
“After our statement was issued, the researcher wrote to MHA to say that he had been misquoted by the media," Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam said in Parliament on Monday (May 8).