Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hongkongers most confident of economy in three years, survey finds

Nearly two thirds of respondents say the city’s competitiveness would remain unchanged or improve in 2018, up from 37pc in the projection for 2017

Chinese Bullish on Dog Year

PwC’s 2017 APEC CEO Survey China report revealed that 39 percent of the executives in China are optimistic about their company’s prospects for revenue growth in the next 12 months.

South Korea State pension fund grows sharply over 30 years

Thanks to efforts to expand coverage, 4.28 million people are eligible for payments from the state pension, compared with nearly 1,800 recipients in 1989.

Apply to Barclays in Asia for a 50% pay rise, but expect a “backlash”

It would take a lot of convincing and money to entice RMs to join a relaunched Barclays.

McKinsey lends a hand in NAB strategy update

The new strategy, unveiled with earnings early this month, involved boosting investment by $1.5 billion predominantly for the business banking division by the end of 2020.

Australia now has 1.16m millionaires, according to Credit Suisse's Global Wealth Report

The number of millionaires grew by 200,000 to 1.16 million in Australia over the 12 months to mid-2017, according to research by Credit Suisse.

15 VN banks listed among Asia Pacific’s strongest

The AB500 is an annual study of the financial and business performance of the commercial banking industry in the Asia Pacific region.

World's Biggest Wealth Fund Turns Attention to Fashion Houses

Between 10 and 15 companies with a total market value of more than 2 trillion kroner ($244 billion) have joined and will participate in the network’s first event in Geneva on Nov. 27

Fintech a tool to boost integration: ASEAN meet

She hoped ASEAN banks would take full advantage of technology to generate maximum benefit and make the banking system secure.

ANZ banks on new approaches

She says every ANZ technology project starts by taking people into account.

Industry veterans plan to shake up cash flow finance sector with the launch of challenger brand

Research shows invoice financing volumes are equivalent to around 3.9% of GDP in Australia compared with 19% in the United Kingdom.

Wealthy Asian investors hunt for Vietnamese stocks

The investor bought a 5.53 percent of Vinamilk stake in total, from both SCIC at the auction and on the bourse, worth $616.6 million.

Five-Year Outlook Report: Steady Global Growth Most Likely Scenario for Near Future

The report highlights three scenarios of which the 'Steady As She Goes' scenario is expected to play out over the next five years.

Proper wealth transfer plans lacking in Asia: Poll

Families more concerned about transfer of values, with conditions linked to inheritance

StanChart targets 5-7% growth in investment bank

Investors are hoping StanChart can begin to grow revenue again

OMGI expanding distribution channel in Asia

This year has been good for most fund managers, irrespective of what funds they traded.

These Are the Five Biggest Tests Facing China's Next Central Bank Chief

The PBOC is in more of bind than ever with its monetary policy," said Zhao Yang, chief China economist at Nomura Holdings Inc. in Hong Kong.

Majority of asset managers expected to offer ETFs in next five years

The ETF market will be transformed by both current and new investors.

United States Viewed as Most Resilient Global Financial Center

While the U.S. continues to be perceived by most respondents as a source for investment opportunities, cited by 80% in 2017, this decreased from 91% in 2015.

Race is on for a global Islamic finance hub

It would also have the critical mass to emerge as a full-fledged global centre for cross-border Islamic banking, fund raising and Islamic financial services.

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