Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Liquid Alternative Funds show some promise in Asia

In Asia ex-Japan, private banks and some life insurers, such as AXA Life Insurance and HSBC Private Bank have identified liquid alternatives as a strong growth segment.

2016 Asia Salary Guide outlines the findings of candidate and employer research across five key nations

The newly released 2016 Hays Asia Salary Guide outlines the findings of candidate and employer research across five key nations – China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore as well as the salary ranges for more than 1,200 roles.

The most diligent juniors in IBD, ranked by nationality

It’s a question of who works 75 hours a week and who works 80+.

Scotiabank approaches BOC unit, other lenders for Thai bank stake sale-sources

First-round bids for the sale are expected in the second quarter

PSU banks need more capital; Fitch

Notably, the impact on private-sector banks was relatively limited, with public-sector banks having to provide nearly eight times more for non-performing loans .

HNW client base from China increasing in Hong Kong, BEA says

High-net-worth individuals in China are looking to Hong Kong as a reliable centre to manage their wealth

Five banks come out of Q3 stronger

Most banks have classified 50 per cent of the RBI-identified accounts in Q3.

High Debt Levels in Asia Debunk Myths about Asians as Savers - Manulife Survey

he research findings support wider trends that suggest household debt levels in Asia are approaching - or even surpassing - US household debt levels.

Noah's Shadow Banking Troubles In China

While China has clamped down on Shadow Banking, there are still companies making plenty of money outside of the banks - often in extremely risky ways.

Why is China’s role in the Middle East growing?

The Middle East is an excellent partner for China to achieve the aforementioned goals.

PHILIPPINES: Hot money flees in January

Hot money are usually funneled into equity and bond markets.

Fitch: Islamic Finance in Malaysia: An Evolved Sector

Islamic finance adheres to banking rules as laid out by the sharia, or Islamic law, and includes tenets such as prohibiting usury.

Top Chinese Banks Have Long Way to Go With Asian Expansions

While China is already the biggest trading partner for Asian countries from India to Japan, mainland banks have struggled to compete with the wider range of products

Closing the capital drain from emerging markets

The real worry for the global economy is not just falling commodity prices but also huge capital outflows, which hold serious knock-on effects for growth

Four fears over negative interest rates and why they might be unfounded

Fall in banking shares in Japan and Europe reveals investors' concerns over hit to profits

Analysts expect Singapore banks to report strong earnings for 2015

However, they say that weakness in loans growth and higher provisions for bad debt could rise in coming quarters.

Adviser Usage Increases Among HNWIs

However, advised HNWIs were still more likely to have unmet advised needs than their unadvised counterparts

MFCo chair Marcel Kreis: We’re in for a choppy ride

The Dow is down more than 1000 points this year, and the S&P 500 remains near two-year lows

India may be the next wealth hub of the world, says Sotheby's International Realty's Philip A. White

Single biggest conviction in running any business, you have to look into the future and as a leader of a company you have to focus on growth.

Chased by banks, indebted midcaps cut informal deals with high networth individuals

Brokers are worried that this could add to the systemic risk since most HNIs would not be aware of the problems these companies are having with their banks.

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