Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Talent attraction key to family office growth: KPMG

In Australia, over 50% of family offices were established in the last 10 years and have five or fewer employees.

HSBC committed to local custody arm despite rapid decline in assets

Over the same period, its assets under administration fell by a whopping 75% to just $7.2 billion.

Charitable giving surpasses pre-pandemic levels for the first time

The third annual JBWere NAB Charitable Giving Index shows a marked recovery in giving by Australians, with household charitable donations increasing to levels not seen since before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

GMO’s Cindy Tan on charting the $59bn firm’s Asia growth arc

As one of the first few staff hired to establish the firm's Singapore office in 2004

The Changing Face of Hong Kong’s Population

The Census and Statistics Department figures released Wednesday indicate the city saw its population rise to just under 7.5 million, which is a gain of 2.1 percent, or 152,000 people, from a year earlier.

What to expect from further workplace relations reforms in Australia

Managers, and human resources professionals in particular, will need to be considering what risks the changes pose for their organisations, and be ready to respond quickly once the changes become law.

Landmark Family Office Picks Hong Kong as HQ

The private multi-family office was incorporated in the city in 2022 to serve founding families as well as independent clients and it also has offices in Sydney.

China Shadow Banking Giant Alarms Investors With Missed Payments

Investors are already on edge over concern about the health of China’s economy and financial markets.

China's export growth likely to stay negative

China's July exports fell 14.5% y/y, posting a contraction for the third consecutive month.

Hywin Holdings, Leonteq AG, and Arta TechFin jointly launch “Global Mega-Trends Series” principal-protected notes

The combined research knowhow, structuring expertise, and tech-powered processes of Hywin, Leonteq, and ARTA guided the design, testing, and calibration of the products.

Banking sector fears propel family offices towards metals

A key motive behind this investment is a deep concern about the banking sector, with 80% pointing to such worries.

Quick action needed to catch family office boom

Members of wealthy families who migrate to Australia pose challenges for advisers reluctant to expose them to Australia’s aggressive tax laws.

Hedge fund Point72 boosts Singapore staff to 100: Source

The Singapore office’s hiring picked up around the end of 2022 and accelerated in the past six months, the person said, requesting not to be named because the matter is private.

Hong Kong | The Great Wealth Transfer - Parents Beware!

In a modern society where divorce is sadly increasing, it is high time for both the old and young generation to be wary of the risks that a marriage turned sour may pose to their family wealth.

DBS second-quarter net profit up 48% to record SGD 2.69 billion as total income crosses SGD 5 billion

First-half earnings up 45% to SGD 5.26 billion, return on equity increases to 18.9%, both at new highs

Private Capital Awards 2023: Generating alpha in uncertain times

Announcing the winners of The Asset Triple A Private Banking and Wealth Management Awards 2023

Asia Needs More Accountants Because There Are Too Many Rich Kids

Amidst wealth transfer, there’s a growing need for skilled professionals overseeing family offices, entrusted with vast generational wealth.

Losing control: BoJ adjusts yield curve control

Japan is the largest holder of US Treasuries, and while JGB yields are still a long way from US yields, any meaningful increase reduces Japan’s incentive to invest in foreign bonds at the margin.

Australia, UAE, Singapore Top Destinations for Millionaire Migrants, Reveals 2023 Henley & Partners Report

The report estimates a migration of approximately 16,800 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), defined as those with a net worth exceeding US$1 million, in 2023.

HNW wealth transfer still on the to-do list

When it comes to the sexes, 41% of men have a clear plan for the wealth transfer process, in comparison to 31% of women.

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