Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Asian Real SnapShot! Autumn 2014

For each market, there is a macroeconomic perspective and an overview of the office market, the retail market and residential market.

The Dangers of Euphoria in Real Estate Investments

The possibility of a repeat of the collapse of 2008-2009 is inconceivable to investment advisors and their wealthy clients.

Role of Asian family offices expands from a narrow base

In the west, family offices are more mature and clearly defined

Strong growth moves Asia’s billionaires to top of the tree

As the world’s wealthy continues to grow richer at double-digit rates – and nowhere faster than in StanChart’s Asian heartland – it would seem there should be more than enough business for all those wishing to serve that growing ma

Nation urgently needs fiscal policies to fight against wealth inequality

Right now the level of wealth inequality in the US, Europe, China and the world as a whole is frightening.

Looking to a cashless future with EDC machines

Mery took out the shiny, new electronic data capture (EDC) machine from a drawer and placed it lightly on her dusty work desk in the back corner of the auto repair shop she owns.

Vietnam needs to enhance technology, innovation to drive sustained growth: study

To avoid falling into a "middle-income trap," the country will need to considerably improve its domestic innovation capabilities

India has 8,600 ultra HNIs

While the population of Ultra HNIs in India grew 10% in FY 2013-14 to 8585, their overall wealth increased 8% to US $ 1,013 dollar.

De-Dollarization: Is BRICS a Viable Alternative to the U.S. Dominated World Economic System?

Is BRICS a viable alternative to the present U.S.-dominated world economic system and does it have the potential to replace it?

Another banking scandal… but who’s counting?

Australlian banks are in hot water again this year over conflicted fee structures to their financial advisers and the usual raft of breaches

The Asian Investor

Financial advisors often need to tailor their advice based on the investor’s age, gender, wealth level, and occupation and advisor dependency.

David Murray sees growth of Asian centres for savings pools

This would mean investment by sovereign wealth funds and other institutional investors in Australian infrastructure would become more attractive

Vietnam no longer least developed Southeast Asian country

We’ve seen growth in foreign investment this year

China GDP growth close to zero: Schroders

Portfolio managers at the UK fund house flagged concerns about how Chinese economic growth is calculated and revealed mixed views on emerging markets generally.

UHNW individuals make 19pc of all luxury purchases: report

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today, shows that 12,040 new ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals were minted this year, pushing the global UHNW population to a record 211,275, a 6% increase from 2013.

The ultra wealthy get $2 trillion wealthier - Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014

The Wealth-X and UBS World Ultra Wealth Report 2014, released today

2014 Set To Be Peak Year For Offshore Dealmaking - Appleby

The latest edition of Offshore-i, an Appleby report that provides data and insight on merger and acquisition activity in the major offshore financial centres, focuses on transactions announced during the third quarter of 2014.

Westpac overtakes CBA on customer satisfaction

Westpac has overtaken the Commonwealth Bank as the major lender with the highest customer satisfaction rating after a year in which CBA's reputation has been tarnished by a financial planning scandal.

Revealed: The world's most expensive shopping street

Bond Street, Causeway Bay, Champs Elysees and Fifth Avenue the leading contenders for title of world's most expensive and luxurious shopping destination

Singapore 2nd top Asia destination for China real estate investors

China's cooling market, abundant liquidity and a strong renminbi driving capital outwards: Cushman report

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