Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

In Shenzhen, tech entrepreneurs chase the Chinese dream

Today, Zhao’s company is one of the biggest of its kind in the industry and is witness to Shenzhen's development as China’s tech capital.

Ignore North Korea for now, Europe's asset management giant tells investors

Standard Life Aberdeen is a relatively new asset management group in the U.K. after the 11 billion pound ($14.8 billion) merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management.

Why celebrities have turned the tables on brands by ending their endorsements

Virat Kohli took a surprising decision to choose to not renew his deal with Pepsi as he said he would not endorse any product which he would not use.

Will Crowdfunding Become a Big Deal in India?

A few years back, India also became the second-largest mobile phone subscriber base after China.

Many Clients Built Their Wealth on Property

Many of our high net worth individual clients built their wealth on property.

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.

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.

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.

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

‘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

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.

Northern Trust’s Five-Year Investment Outlook

Amid Steady Global Growth, Stocks Remain Attractive Despite Elevated Valuations; No Bond Bubble

Millennial investors seen to drive financial technology

The point is that what can be automated, will be.

Women are buying diamonds for THEMSELVES in $18 billion spree

The diamond industry now needs to focus on what female consumers are telling us

BTFG and Morningstar announce adviser and research partnership

Morningstar's independent manager research is led by experienced local directors of fund research.

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.

Rare Whisky or Cryptocurrency?

The intangible aspect of digital currencies holds back many traditional investors as they like to see.

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

Asia's ageing population: A golden opportunity for business

But population ageing presents a golden opportunity as well.

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.

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