09/18/2017
Many Clients Built Their Wealth on Property
Many of our high net worth individual clients built their wealth on property.
Comment, Analysis & Research
09/18/2017
China pension fund asset growth outpaces top 20 global funds in 5 years
The growth rates were in fact higher in local currency terms due to the strong appreciation of the US dollar against all major currencies.
09/15/2017
Why bankers in Asia don’t like their jobs
Private banks in Asia have continued to bolster their compliance teams as the industry becomes more heavily regulated to prevent money laundering.
09/15/2017
CTBC Bank wins eASIA award for ‘big data’ efforts
The award is the culmination of CTBC Bank’s efforts to develop new and promising use for its big data analysis, including internal hackathons.
09/15/2017
New investment ideas from the next generation
It’s all about going beyond the traditional and channelling the family-business surplus into new options—from PE and venture funds and start-ups to passion investments like restaurants and sports teams
09/15/2017
‘Silver-spoon’ Chinese have no desire to run the family firm
Study finds that 80% of country's second-generation "heirs" have no interest in taking over the reins but want to start their own businesses
09/14/2017
Insurance Industry Faces Digital Disruption on All Fronts - RESEARCH
Insurers agree that the complementary strengths of InsurTechs and incumbents form a solid case for collaboration.
09/14/2017
Northern Trust’s Five-Year Investment Outlook
Amid Steady Global Growth, Stocks Remain Attractive Despite Elevated Valuations; No Bond Bubble
09/14/2017
Millennial investors seen to drive financial technology
The point is that what can be automated, will be.
09/14/2017
Women are buying diamonds for THEMSELVES in $18 billion spree
The diamond industry now needs to focus on what female consumers are telling us
09/14/2017
BTFG and Morningstar announce adviser and research partnership
Morningstar's independent manager research is led by experienced local directors of fund research.
09/13/2017
Taiwan Banks See an Opening in Southeast Asia
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has encouraged the state-owned Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China to provide guarantees and insurance for trade contracts.
09/12/2017
Rare Whisky or Cryptocurrency?
The intangible aspect of digital currencies holds back many traditional investors as they like to see.
09/12/2017
Japanese regional bank consolidation 'inevitable,' says adviser to regulator
The remarks are one of the most blunt warnings among financial regulators of the dire prospects for Japan’s crowded regional banking sector, underscoring the challenges smaller banks face in surviving a business environment made difficult by years o
09/12/2017
Asia's ageing population: A golden opportunity for business
But population ageing presents a golden opportunity as well.
09/12/2017
State Street Study Reveals Asset Owners’ Increasing Appetite for Illiquid Assets is Driving Interest in Co-Investment
The study also reveals that over the next 12 months asset owners are planning to increase their exposure to these illiquid assets.
09/12/2017
Australians need targeted wealth advice
The first one were ‘delegators’ and referred to those who knew the importance of managing their wealth, but who were too time poor to do it themselves or hire an adviser.
09/12/2017
Asian Family Offices Achieve Turnaround, UBS Says
In the latest survey of family offices, UBS received answers from 42 family offices based in the Asia Pacific region
09/12/2017
China’s Curbs on Overseas Acquisitions Helps Avert Financial Crisis
GAM’s Michael Lai looks at how China is stemming the flood of overseas investment and dealing with debt to maintain economic growth.
09/11/2017
Sovereign wealth funds boost private investments in emerging markets
With some $6.5 trillion in assets, sovereign investors already account for 19 percent of capital committed to private equity.