Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore stresses under a wealth of worries

Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong admits low growth may be the "new normal".

Standard & Poor’s raises MyState Bank rating

In its report, S&P noted that “Tasmania-based MyState Bank’s continuing evolution of its risk management practices in recent years has resulted in an improved risk profile for the bank”

Quiet strength - Standard Life Investments

Event- driven risk remains an issue however; the failed Italian referendum increases uncertainty around Italian reforms and could impact Eurozone confidence going forward.

China’s overseas investment portfolio reaches US$312 billion

The US remained the top investment destination

What's Behind the Rise of Hongkong's Boutique Banking Firms?

From Hong Kong to London, industry superstars disenchanted by red tape and cost-cutting are leaving big name institutions to set up more nimble companies – and taking their loyal clientele with them

Hedge funds must keep up with investor demands

The 10th annual survey found growth has slowed for various reasons, including the abundance of low-fee passive investment options, the lacklustre performance of hedge funds and cost concerns.

Hong Kong in danger of losing its renowned entrepreneurial spirit

Hong Kong talks up an impressive public relations about helping start up

Lack of opportunities in PH real estate hamper foreign capital entry

Philippines “continues to appeal to foreign investors

Just over half of HNWI assets are in discretionary mandates

Verdict Financial’s research shows that discretionary portfolio managers will experience competition from digital providers, which have traditionally been conceived as appealing mostly to self-directed investors.

A new world order: traditional economies are failing successful millennials

As few as 37% of those questioned in Germany, and 40% in the UK, thought they would be better off than their parents at age 65.

Basel IV to ban banks’ own risk models

Capital requirements may go down for some banks and go up for others

Low returns, high volatility top institutional investors' list of concerns - RESEARCH

With More Asset Allocation Changes Expected Globally, Institutional Investors May Find Value in Examining the Rigor of their Investment Decision-Making Process

What Singapore young top earners say of financial success

Millennials are classed as people who attained adulthood around the turn of the century.

Number of women in asset management flatlines

‘Limited leadership opportunities’ for female entrants, finds study of 26,000 funds

The importance of digital for wealth managers

The adoption of hybrid and robo advisory tools will register the higher growth in two years

Asia Pacific bank salary increases to slow in 2017, but pay for digital roles to hold firm

Business in all its forms is becoming more data- and technology-driven, and banking is no exception—increasingly it’s a fusion of finance and technology.

Chinese hedge fund managers can benefit from international investors

The Hedge Fund Standards provided a blueprint for firms to adopt in all of these areas

Surging Chinese Economy is Powering Luxury Spending Boom

The luxury industry is able to extract good profits

Part-pensioners short-changed by asset test changes

Under the new asset test arrangements, a home-owning couple holding over $816,000 in assets will lose access to a partial age pension

AIA optimistic on RI amid low insurance penetration

AIA Financial Indonesia has become the third largest insurance company in the country

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