Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Managing Asia’s Wealth The HSBC Way

HSBC’s Bernard Rennell wants to work with Asia’s wealthy families on both corporate & private banking.

Tightening by superpower Fed trumps mini-stimulus in Europe and Asia

The world is already turning on its axis even before the Fed pulls the trigger, as if the QE era were a memory

How new property fund managers are changing the industry

The property funds management industry for individual investors has undergone significant change over the past six years as a result of corporate activity and restructuring.

Mercedes owners in China wealthier than Cadillac owners

The average luxury-car owner in China is 33.5 years of age, with an annual household income of 984,000 yuan

Why are there more UHNWIs in Hong Kong?

The increasing scale of investment, and emerging investment opportunities, are leading to more so-called ultra high-net-worth individuals(UHNWIs) in Hong Kong, said a senior official of Hong Kong UBS.

Guide to private wealth in Asia by Herbert Smith Freehills

As before, the updated Guide owes much to the co-operation of a number of leading law firms who have contributed chapters on their respective jurisdictions. I would like to express my gratitude to them for their input.

HNWIs and Wealth Management 2018 Forecasts for China

This report reviews the performance and asset allocations of HNWIs and ultra-HNWIs in China.

Asia-Pac family offices underperform European, American peers

Family offices in Asia-Pacific did poorer than their European and North American counterparts over the last 12 months

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

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