Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan’s path to normalising monetary policy

Japan’s economy is looking relatively healthy.

Emerging market outperformance set to continue

As a result, fed funds futures markets are now pricing around a 95% chance that the Fed will further reduce the size of its expected February rate hike to 25 basis points.

Over 50% of Malaysia’s EPF members under 55 years have less than 10,000 ringgit, report says

The EPF, which manages the retirement savings of private sector employees and the self-employed, had more than 14 million members as of end-2022.

Recessions first, then recovery

The most recent developments show that economic and financial pressures are easing.

China’s 50% rebound: it’s not just about Covid

Abandonment of the zero-Covid policy has contributed to the 50% rally in Chinese stocks, but this is only part of the story.

US fund managers turn away from China and look to Europe for growth

American groups are embarking on a hiring spree as they look to expand their operations in the region

Gauging the inflections

Despite recent encouraging economic data, the near-term backdrop remains one of high inflation, rising rates, and slowing growth.

Cutting Through the Tactical Noise

European and Japanese equities lacked the lustre – or so the investors felt – and were often considered as old, ageing economies.

Average Aussie three times richer than average American

A new report has found Australians are the richest people in the world – and three times richer than the average American.

Origin shares slip as Brookfield takes more time on takeover

Unlike the previous statement in December, Origin did not include any guidance on when Brookfield and EIG were likely to sign binding transaction documents.

bolttech partners with AIS in Thailand

AIS Care+ is available to all AIS customers who purchase a smartphone or tablet at any AIS-branded stores such as AIS Telewiz or AIS Buddy stores.

Amundi, Europe’s largest money manager, sees China reopening setting off growth wave in Hong Kong and Asia, CEO says

This continent will be the one having the most important growth in the next decade,’ Valérie Baudson says in an exclusive interview

China, an important partner to Philippines' development plan: Philippine expert

"Now that the Philippines is facing economic challenges in terms of food and energy security, China is a strong and reliable partner, as President Marcos himself said."

JPMorgan: Family Office Institutionalization Rapidly on the Rise

In its latest report, the American bank's private wealth arm found that this figure had soared to 63 percent.

UBP in Asia: 2022 round-up and 2023 objectives

The business mix in 2022 reflected these trends, with reduced transactional activity offset by higher net interest income.

More ultra-wealthy families setting up offices in Singapore, and they’re not just coming from Asia

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced these ultra-high net worth individuals to rethink how to safeguard their wealth, industry observers say.

Asia Pacific Family Offices evolve to embrace new opportunities

Increased sophistication and higher expectations mean Family Offices should

Pictet: Positive Equity-Bond Correlations «Will Not Be Repeated»

This allows investors to theoretically spread risk and avoid the scenario of complete wealth loss.

How the richest Australians are using financial advice

The vast majority of high-net-worth Aussies do not receive financial advice.

Hou Wey Fook: «We Were Early to Make the Call on China»

According to Hou, DBS will maintain its overweight call on China in 2023 as it had recently achieved all three of the bank’s criteria for a sustainable market rebound.

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