Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

The HKMA’s Response to the US Fed’s Rate Hike

As an international financial centre, it is normal for inflows and outflows of funds to happen in Hong Kong.

Piling Concerns Brutalize Chinese Equities

The Nasdaq Golden Dragon Index – a benchmark that tracks Chinese companies trading on U.S. exchanges – fell 10 percent, marking its worst drop in a single day since the 2008 global financial crisis.

Hong Kong’s MPF investments hit by bear market

Employees save around HK$10,200 of average tax a year if they contribute more than the mandatory 5% of their salaries to the MPF.

Has luxury travel returned to Asia?

Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam are welcoming fully vaccinated travellers, while the Indonesian island of Bali has launched a quarantine-free travel scheme

'Responding to a Perfect Long Storm' by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam

Let me put this in the context of the era of profound uncertainty and fragility that the world has entered.

Indonesia’s Unbanked Leapfrog to Investing

Financial services inclusion in Indonesia remains relatively low, despite the Covid-19 pandemic boosting acceptance and use of digital financial services.

IMF acknowledges Hong Kong's strong economic recovery and stability of its financial system

The IMF Mission held virtual discussions with government officials, regulators and private sector representatives in Hong Kong from December 1 to 15, 2021

Key Asia Pacific ETF markets hold up through Covid-19

Australian ETF assets increased 31.4% year-on-year to $95 billion in 2021 and China’s rose 31.7% to $204 billion, according to ETFGI data.

BNP Paribas Asset Management study shows positive impact of dialogue and voting on female board membership

These geographical differences should be viewed within the context of the economic, socio-cultural and regulatory environment.

Hong Kong Insurers Also Sound Brain Drain Alarm

Hong Kong insurers are losing staff at a rate much faster than the rate of recruiting replacements

Will Hong Kong Finance’s Warning Fall on Deaf Ears?

While the full threat of the exodus may yet have materialized, the floodgates have already opened.

APRA releases life insurance statistics for December 2021

The overall performance of the life insurance industry is improving.

Singapore millionaires surge to 526,000; ultra-wealthy up 8.6% to 4,200

Ultra-rich - those with at least US$30 million - expected to jump further 43% to almost 6,000 by 2026

ASIC’s corporate governance priorities and the year ahead

These are all areas where the AICD’s voice can make a real difference.

Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 4Q record high

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APRA releases quarterly private health insurance statistics for December 2021

The increase in profitability in the year to December 2021 was driven by recovery in insurance profits and investment income following the weak margins and investment returns during the height of the pandemic in 2020.

China sees record M&A deals in 2021, but value at six-year low due to Covid-19

PwC predicts deal volume “is likely to continue at elevated levels in 2022, driven by the ongoing transformation of the Chinese economy and record levels of dry powder for financial sponsors”.

How the financial services industry in South-east Asia can reimagine business and talent strategies in 2022

Green finance, employee and customer experience are among key factors that influence decision-making in banking, insurance, wealth and asset management companies

2021 Q4 Hedge Fund Report – Quarterly Review

Q4 was another solid quarter for hedge funds

Key Bets In A Year To Cut Losses From Edelweiss Wealth's Anshu Kapoor

"The market cycle has changed and that is a big difference going into 2022,"

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