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Korea: Growth in Number of Ultra Rich Slows Down

Their combined assets totaled $265 billion, the same as the previous year.

Australia: Wealthy Aren’t Warming to Environment

This indicates where the wealthy perceive the need is greatest, or where they can get the biggest bang for their philanthropic buck

Hong Kong is multimillionaire capital of the world, says new study

15,400 Hongkongers own at least US$10m in net assets – more than any other city worldwide

Forrester Finds Digital Disruptions in China's Banking, Financial Services & Insurance Industry Inspiring Innovation

As a longtime monopoly, the Chinese banking, financial services and insurance industry has suffered from inefficiency, quality problems, and an uncompetitive Return On Investment.

IMF warns investors in emerging markets of predicted slowdown

A sunnier outlook for new listings in the second half of the year is likely to see more companies raising funds from Singapore investors

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The Affluent in the UAE Perceive Success as a Way to Fuel a Lifestyle of Enjoyment and Luxury

Wells Fargo Asset Management’s US Equity Team Wins Nine Lipper Fund Awards

Wells Fargo Asset Management has announced that it has won 11 Lipper Fund Awards for 2014, including seven awards in Europe and four awards in Asia.

Global fund flow growth to be led by Asia Pacific

Global new flow hit a seven-year high in 2013, with expansion strongest in non-traditional fixed income, target date, global bonds and hedge funds, with Asia tipped to lead in future

Entrepreneurship in Australia returns to pre-financial crisis levels: Report

Australia is among a small group of countries in which entrepreneurship has recovered to pre-global financial crisis levels, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Hong Kong investors warm to Mainland China funds

A survey has revealed that 40% of investors in Hong Kong are interested in Mainland Chinese funds, as the two markets gear up to launch the mutual recognition of funds programme.

Profits rise for Hong Kong banks, operating costs continue to increase, finds KPMG

The survey finds that despite the pressures banks face as a result of increasing regulations, the growth rate of non-interest income across all banks picked up in 2013

Chinese investors on global real estate buying spree

H1 overseas property investments up 17%, 84% jump for homes

Eastern Europe emerging as new destination for Indian Ultra HNIs

The report was compiled after conducting a survey among 150 Ultra HNIs.

Singapore's asset management industry grows assets by 11.8% in 2013

The asset management industry continued to grow last year, driven by sustained interest among regional and global investors in investing in Asia.

INDIA: Luxury travel, lavish gifts are top trends among super wealthy

He ordered 60 Rolex watches to be sent out with invitation cards for his daughter's wedding.

Singapore's fund industry grows assets under management 11.8%

The Asia-Pacific region continues to be a key investment destination for global investors

Chinese Consumers: Increasingly Optimistic but Also Realistic

BCG Study Finds Chinese Consumers Cautiously Optimistic. Middle-Class and Affluent Consumers from Smaller Cities Will Spend More Across the Board, While Those in Bigger Cities Will Spend at Higher Prices in Fewer Categories

EDHEC-Risk Institute study shows room to improve investment solutions in the Australian super system

It also proposes a reporting and certification scheme of retirement solutions that would allow solution providers to signal to fund members

Global Consumers: Concerned and Willing to Engage in the Battle Against Fraud

Financial institutions must help consumers understand how they can protect themselves against fraud

Moody's: Asian banks' regional expansion alters risk profiles

Moody's Investors Service says that the regional expansion among Asian banks seen over the past five years brings diversification benefits, but may also present greater uncertainties to banks' growth strategies.

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