Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Advisers differentiate services as more banks expand wealth-protection strategies for China's ultra-rich

For prospective mainland-based customers, a key concern in uncertain economic times is wealth preservation.

Japan’s 20-Year Government Bond Yield Goes Negative for First Time

The yield on Japan’s 20-year government bond Wednesday fell below zero for the first time ever and the 30-year yield dropped as low as 0.015%, as investors seek safety after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.

Philippines, Other Developing Countries Need China's AIIB: Newspaper

The editorial, headlined "China Funding Initiative," says the Philippines and other developing countries in the region will need the AIIB and benefit from it.

Worries over China, Brexit push Treasury yields to record low

The safe-haven yen rose almost one percent against the euro and dollar, while Brexit-battered sterling hit another 31-year low after soft UK economic data.

BCG areas for action - part 3: Look good or be good?

In this aspect of wealth management, BCG concludes that the traditional approaches to segmentation, which are based mainly on wealth levels and cost-to-serve models, have passed their expiry date.

Promises of protection and preservation

Family offices need to emphasise relevance to clients to stay ahead of the game

Will Banks In Singapore Be Affected By Potential Problems In China’s Banking Sector?

The trio’s net profit slipped by 10% to 15% in 2008 and their share prices had collapsed together with the overall market, falling by as much as 60% that year.

Singapore’s Banking Secrets - Not So Secret Anymore

But this focus on extra-territorial tax evasion has not been confined to Switzerland.

The People's Bank of China Tolerates Further Weakening of Yuan After the Currency Recorded an All-time Low Value

The market volatility may last for some time.

AIIB incompetency

The AIIB also failed to reveal whether it would appoint a replacement or wait for Hong to return, another moot point that may force it to revisit the issue of transparency.

Global M&A falls 18% to $1.71 trillion in first half of 2016

There was also a dearth of mega deals during the first six months of this year.

‘I look at family offices as patient capital’

Soumya Rajan, MD & CEO, Waterfield Advisors, an India-focused boutique multi-family office, shares her views on how family offices are making a difference to the way UHNIs manage their wealth.

6 Financial Plays As Rural Asia Heads To The Bank

The easiest way to invest in this theme is to build exposure to rural-focused retail banks and insurers in ASEAN and India that can grow from opening of bank accounts and purchases of insurance products.

New Roland Berger study: China’s asset management market to double by 2020

In their new study, “China: The new frontier for foreign asset managers”, Roland Berger experts predict that the market assets will double in volume by 2020 to USD 8.5 trillion.

Where Next for ANZ’s,Under Review, Asian Wealth Units

It was a portfolio of businesses that the then troubled RBS had itself only just purchased from ABN AMRO.

One in three new legal partners are women

This continues a trend of small but steady increases over the years, this time about half a percentage point from January.

Passing your business and wealth to the next generation

This preference to have direct control and ownership till the very last minute often has repercussions.

Adviser commitment to tech relationships falling

The research showed that planners are showing an increased focus on lowering costs through every aspect of their businesses

Citi Awarded Top Ranking in Global Investor/ISF Custody Survey

The survey’s results are based on feedback provided by asset managers and banks who rated their custodians across 18 categories.

'Industry needs trained human capital to support growth,' Head Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered

All three segments have been performing well over the years.

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