Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Pension product numbers dwindle at life insurers

Their aim was to bring a uniform tax treatment to the recognised provident fund, national pension system and superannuation fund.

One percent of world’s population holds almost half its wealth

The United States tops the world's count of millionaires by far, with eight million at least that wealthy, followed by China with two million millionaires and Japan with half that number.

Jaitley discusses sovereign wealth fund roadmap

Jaitley also launched NIIF website here on Wednesday during the second governing council meet of the sovereign wealth fund.

Takehiro Sato: Recent economic and financial developments and monetary policy in Japan

Speech by Mr Takehiro Sato, Member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan, at a meeting with business leaders, Kushiro, 2 June 2016.

Global Banking System Infiltrated by Chinese State Hackers

Hackers employed by the Chinese state are making a profit selling access to breached banks to organized crime groups

Leading Authority on China’s wealthy publishes ranking of China’s 100 Most Generous Philanthropists for 13th Year

Love in de City’ Hurun Philanthropy List 2016

Top 10 destinations for luxury retailers in the world

Shanghai came in sixth and is quickly emerging as a new hub for luxury retail in Asia.

Some investors say "don't panic" over Indian c. bank leadership

The main reason is that Rajan would leave behind policies that have altered the way the central bank works, namely the adoption of an inflation target and plans to create a monetary policy committee to set interest rates.

Schroders: Our hopes and concerns for the current market

The bond market, for example, now looks incredibly expensive.

Can Singapore stay clean when banks play dirty for wealthy clients?

Being a private banking hub exposes the city-state to tainted money, analysts tell Money Mind. But bankers have been sent a strong message to play by compliance rules - or else.

Brexit fears spur investors in Asia to duck for cover

Asian markets fell yesterday after two polls at the weekend showed that more Britons favor leaving the EU than those who want to stay

S&P scorned by investors for keeping Asia’s best debt at junk

Indonesia’s ratio of debt to gross domestic product is the lowest in Asia after China.

More Product, Fintech Pacts On Radars As Managers Tussle For Assets in Asia

This is one of the key findings of Cerulli Associates' newly-released report, Asian Distribution Dynamics 2016: Responding to an Evolving Landscape.

Net foreign fund outflows hit US$2.91 billion in May

Market analysts said that the May foreign fund movements reflected cautious sentiment before a power transition in Taiwan on May 20

How wealth managers conquer new market segments with digital onboarding

Customers are demanding faster, more seamless service and wealth managers are competing with an increasing number of providers.

Singapore Emerging As Top Fintech Hub Baker & McKenzie

The southeast Asian capital Singapore is busy building a infrastructure, but Hong Kong serving as a base for Chinese fintech companies

Yemen and Central Bank Need Support To Avoid Collapse - UN

Yemen and its cash-strapped central bank need support from donors and international financial institutions to save the economy from collapse

Wealth Management For The Asian Super-Rich

This is transforming some of the traditional private banks into private/investment banks.

Pension funds to drive the ESG agenda

The State Street report, however, also highlighted the divide in relation to how ESG investing is received across Asia-Pacific markets.

AIIB chief shrugs off bank skepticism

The AIIB chief shrugged off suspicion and misconception about the AIIB, saying the bank intended to use its performance to earn international trust and credibility.

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