Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Thailand mulls plan to split retirement fund from Social Security Fund, report says

Spokespersons for the Finance Ministry did not immediately respond to questions from Asia Asset Management.

Dramatic rise in equity flows during 2021

Australian investors also saw a rise in the number who were selecting overseas equities rather than domestic ones, this rose by 186%.

Julius Baer: «Don't Expect to Make Money in China Like Other Countries»

After a turbulent 2021 for Chinese markets, some financial institutions are turning positive due to a deep correction that has caused valuations to plunge alongside policy easing by Beijing.

More HNIs are looking to buy luxury property in 2022

“A lot of HNIs (high net worth individuals) are looking for second homes. Also, holiday destinations and villas on the outskirts of the city are in great demand.”

Apartment prices in Tokyo are set to exceed bubble-era high

The ¥60.8 million average price for a new apartment in the greater Tokyo area in 2020 was the highest since 1990

Outperforming in 2022: Is the wind of change blowing in Wealth Management?

Now that we prepare ourselves to face the next, upcoming challenges of 2022 some questions arise.

Investors eye commercial property and logistics assets in Japan, Korea and Australia

Omicron may have put the bite into the property sector, but commercial property in Asia Pacific is defying the odds in a challenging sector, says a CBRE report.

State Media Spotlights Ant Group in Corruption Scandal

Youcheng United (Ningbo) was founded by the younger Zhou in 2016 and won contracts to build subway mobile payment systems in Ningbo and Wenzhou at the same time his older brother was party secretary of these cities.

Bank Indonesia and Monetary Authority of Singapore Expand Cooperation

The cooperation envisaged under this MOU will be implemented through policy dialogues, exchange of information, technical cooperation, joint innovation, and working-level committees.

UK Foreign Secretary signs deal to boost business

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a new scheme with the Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, to boost UK-Australia industries of the future.

Central bank activity holding back credit markets

We still see so many distorting elements at play in the global economy, if we think about supply chain disruptions

Indosuez WM expects modest returns from Asian equities

The firm is positive on China, Singapore and Korea, but is overall neutral towards Asia.

Expect More Bank Crypto Adoption in Asia This Year

Despite ongoing volatility in cryptocurrencies, demand is on the rise and Asia is witnessing related interest across the board from a variety of investors and financial services providers.

Three key ways to revitalise investment and support mental health. What’s next for Philanthropy and Impact Investing?

Nevertheless, the subject remains taboo in many circles and in different parts of the world.

Exploring Banking: A Post-Covid Industry Trend View

What’s more, face-to-face cooperation increased in complexity throughout the pandemic

Lombard Odier on China: «This Correction Has Gone Too Far»

The level of relative valuation of many of the stocks out of China, especially in the offshore market, has corrected too much.

Thailand’s NSF sees 50% of members stop contributing due to Covid-19, report says

Spokespersons for the fund did not immediately respond to questions from Asia Asset Management.

3 Sectors That Have Massive Potential With China’s HNWIs

Champagne, for instance, still hasn’t been fully adopted by Chinese drinkers, with the country importing just 1.8 million bottles of bubbly in 2020, compared to 14.3 million to Japan.

BNP Paribas: No Near-Term Catalyst For China Tech Comeback

Last year, there was a lot of concern about the antitrust measures for the technology sector.

Hong Kong’s MPF net inflows seen at three-year low in 2021

Thousands of Hong Kong residents have left the city in recent years due, among other things, to steep property prices.

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