Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

DBS consolidates its position in the Singapore market

Asia Risk Awards 2014: House of the Year, Singapore – DBS

Eyeing opportunities in Asean integration

But the three nations are also seen as having attractions such as growing numbers of affluent households and abundant natural resources.

Two Emerging Markets With The Key To Unlock Wealth

With this announcement, the clock is ticking for a long-awaited program to privatize a range of other government assets

The Billionaire Guide to World Growth

Rankings of the wealthy are fun to read, but how the rich prospered can tell us much about a country’s health

Australian companies set for overseas splurge, says Citigroup

Those at the helm of Citigroup's local investment banking team are tipping a surge in outbound acquisitions by Australian companies in the medium term, despite local merger activity lagging frenetic global deal flow this year.

Better IT can’t replace the personal touch in advice

The technology, advice and education that support the Australian financial services sector have seen lots of change over the past 20 years. But the legislative framework and consumer awareness have struggled to keep up.

It is overbuilt, it is overpriced and it is overleveraged

Is the Chinese property market wobbling towards collapse?

World Bank trims China, East Asia 2014-2016 growth forecasts

Cautions of capital flight risks to Indonesia

Asian Philanthropy: Strategic Social Stewardship

Philanthropy from the region is growing, despite some significant challenges.

Typical uber-rich philanthropist donates $25mn during lifetime

However, the report reveals that UHNW philanthropists are expanding their philanthropic approaches and activities, shifting from major giving towards self-sustaining projects and entrepreneurialism.

INDIA: Merger and acquisition activity gathers momentum in insurance

The Indian insurance sector has, of late, been witnessing a spate of mergers and acquisitions with many joint venture partners expressing their intent to look for new partners.

SFC finally takes a stance on professional investors

It also denies the ability to contract out of suitability requirements for high-net-worth investors.

Asian Issuers: Building blocks for the future

As Asia’s capital markets hurtle towards the end of another busy year, signs of the region’s maturity are becoming clearer.

Asia Pacific M&A Exceeds 2013 Annual Volume

The average M&A deal value for disclosed deals grew to US$99.0 million compared to US$72.4 million in the first nine months of 2013

Publicis on growth plans for its luxury arm

Calling Singapore a luxury gateway, Soh said that the agency would be bringing luxury brand marketing expertise and offerings to the region from Paris, where it is headquartered.

India’s Individual Investors Are Flocking to Stock Funds Again

My one message to all my investors is that equity requires patience

Strategic indexes regain popularity in Asia

What do we do?' They need alternative investments such as prop strategies

Time For Islamic Law to Face The Bitcoin Question

So, is there any hope for the Islamic world climbing aboard the Bitcoin train?

Singapore: Women here still hit glass ceiling

The share of women in chief executive positions here, on the other hand, was 15 per cent last year - significantly higher than the global average of 3.9 per cent.

Innovation Is the Key to Success in China’s Banking Industry

China’s Banking Sector Is Evolving Swiftly, Driven by Digitization, Relaxing Government Policy, and Changing Consumer Needs. Innovation Will Be Required in Digital Finance, Community Banking, and Consumer Lending

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