Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Where to allocate for equity performance: Natixis IM

“US political turmoil is also something to watch closely as it can even affect non-US investor sentiment.”

Building new pillars of growth in Asia on solid wealth management foundations

As UBP is not listed and has remained family-owned since its founding, Blake believes the bank is able to take a longer-term view than perhaps a public company would consider, given the pressures of quarterly reporting.

Why three family offices invested in a Singapore ESG fund

The Circulate Capital Disrupt fund recently raised $25m from private investors. Three family offices explain why they provided backing.

Digital Transformation Being Pushed at Faster Rate by Financial Services Firms, New Broadridge Survey Finds

Increase in implementation and interest in AI, the Cloud and blockchain

Year of the Tiger 2022: How to avoid bad luck this Lunar New Year

The 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac are based on divisions of Jupiter’s 12-year orbital cycle

Investors search for safe havens as Omicron takes hold in Asia

“Asia will be better braced to cope with omicron waves, which may prove to be more short-lived,”

Western banks, mutual funds rush to enter China despite hostile environment

The bank said the move underscored its 'commitment to expanding business in China'.

Cambodia’s banking industry sees strong growth last year despite pandemic

The southeast Asian nation’s inflation last year stood at 2.9 percent, which was also at a manageable rate, he said.

Time to move beyond Chinese mega-caps

"Recent regulatory concerns have created mispriced opportunities and a better understanding of Beijing’s long-term policy agenda can help investors navigate the regulatory environment in China."

Asia Pacific commercial property investment seen to hit record US$150 billion

“It is estimated that institutions in Asia Pacific have up to $500 billion in equity on their balance sheets awaiting deployment,”

Luxury brands see great potential in Vietnam

Vietnam pales in comparison with Japan and China in regard to the size of the luxury market, but it has a great potential to become a highly profitable market in the near future

Goldman Sachs Top M&A Financial Adviser in Asia-Pacific

According to GlobalData’s report, ‘Global and Asia-Pacific M&A Report Financial Adviser League Tables 2021’, deal value for the region decreased by 5.7% from $655.7bn during 2020 to $618bn during 2021.

Will spiking bonds yields disrupt the rally in stocks?

The market is pricing in many more rate hikes than before. Within the first two weeks of the year, the market has shifted its stance to expecting four rate hikes from the Fed this year.

Over 600 advisers have left industry since December

SMSF Advisers Network, which was owned by the National Tax and Accountants’ Association (NTAA), posted the highest loss of 90 advisers. As a result of this, AMP Financial Planning was once again the largest licensee.

Emerging markets' trade deficits expected to widen 'gradually' this year, IIF says

Deficits in several emerging economies are currently below their pre-pandemic levels and are not expected to become a systemic issue in 2022

Central Banks, Not Covid, Will Drive Global Economies in 2022

From 2023 onward, most agree, growth will return to its long-term norm of around 3.5%, as if Covid never happened.

Alternative Assets to Reach $23.21tn in 2026

Alternatives Industry Will Continue to Adapt and Prosper

2021 Private Equity Deal Value Surpasses Pre-Lehman Brothers Peak

Negative Real Interest Rates Bolster Strong Position for Private Equity, Despite Inflationary Concerns

Hedge Funds 2021 AUM up +8.1% on 2020 Reaching $4.32tn

Asset Class Returns up +15.52% (Annualized)

Real Estate AUM Expected to Grow by 41% in 5 Years

AUM set to rise to $1.83tn by 2026

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