Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Key catalysts should support Chinese equities despite slower activity

Investors can consider a barbell approach in their exposure.

UBS: Geopolitics is Top Worry for Asia Family Offices

This follows worries about liquidity tapering or higher rates (17 percent) and a rise in inflation rates (12 percent).

Citi Global Wealth’s CIO warns of a rolling recession

However, lower rates by the end of year provides opportunities to extend bond duration and add emerging market debt.

Rise in USDCNY should see limits amid China’s recovery

While there could be further near-term upside risk for USDCNY as markets await Beijing’s next move, we maintain our medium-term bearish USDCNY view and expect the pair to reach 6.60 by year-end.

‘An opportunity and a challenge’ – abrdn hosts second annual APAC Sustainability Summit

As sustainability continues to be a priority for all of our stakeholders, the event highlights our continued commitment to recognising and mitigating our impacts on communities and the planet.

Peter Fanconi: «Asset Managers Need to Move Fast»

Just back from a trip to Indonesia, Blue Orchard chairman Peter Fanconi spoke about how the country's economy depends on microfinancing and what the terms and conditions of these loan instruments look like.

Publication of “Transition Finance Playbook”

SMBC Group will contribute to the decarbonization of the real economy through transition finance.

UBS, Credit Suisse get closer to mega-merger with systems integration

Bankers at UBS’ Australian offices have been told by senior management the deal is on the cusp on completion, but individuals who are porting across from Credit Suisse will still operate within a separate business in the interim.

Taking stock of China’s reopening, and prospects

Monetary policy remains accommodative and while offshore share price gains have fallen short of investor hopes, onshore gains look robust.

Number of ultra-rich in Singapore expected to grow by nearly 18 per cent in 2027: Knight Frank

The report defines UHNWIs as those with a net worth of at least US$30 million (S$40.4 million), including their primary residence.

Farewell Michael Harrison

Most recently, Harrison served as chair of Synchron, a role he took up in 2011 and held until the group's acquisition by WT Financial Group in 2022.

Knight Frank: Fewer Ultra-Rich in Hong Kong, China

Globally, the population of UHNWIs decreased by 3.8 percent in 2022 following a record increase of 9.3 percent in 2021.

Is India the new China?

With over 1.4 billion people, India officially became the world’s most populous nation in April this year.

How are Asian currencies placed to withstand stress?

With a string of bank failures in the US recently, questions are returning about the spill overs to Asian currencies this time, and how corporates should prepare for them.

Endowus Wealth Insights Report 2023: Over 60% of Singaporeans have investing experience, yet more than half still invest emotionally

‍Inflation and the increase in the cost of goods and services (86%) remain the biggest financial concern in 2023

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