Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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

Malaysia’s Socso inks deal to create products to help disabled members work safely

The organisation says it hopes the deal will help the target groups to ”remain relevant and competent in their field of employment”.

Exchanges (Demutualisation and Merger) (Amendment) Bill

SGX announced on 5 August 2021 that it would be implementing a scrip dividend scheme (SDS) to offer its shareholders the option to receive all or part of their dividend entitlement in SGX shares.

Risk Markets On Alert As Rates Spike

The initial days of 2022 already appear to be testing the resolve of the risk bulls.

Perennial scrutinises gender diversity of holdings

The firm also had ESG discussion with property group Charter Hall Group, where it reduced its position following strong performance.

Prudential: «Centuries-Old Link Between Inflation And Unrest»

«So, we should approach predictive outlooks with more humility than usual, not least because none of us are epidemiologists.»

Private philanthropy up 23%; family foundations biggest spenders

Family foundations, however, have biases towards certain causes such as education and healthcare, and often other pressing issues such as gender equality get neglected.

China flexes its policy muscles – but can they still do the heavy lifting?

China’s muscle flexing to fix its problems is set to keep investors cautious until the domestic economy garners more growth.

Credit Suisse keeps Asean as biggest overweight in Apac portfolio

Indonesia remains the Swiss bank’s favourite market.

Which market performed best in 2021?

On the other hand, Australia was hit by another lockdown in the middle of the year which hurt businesses and led to rent and loan deferrals.

SJP mandate termination hurts Magellan FUM

This was divided between $30 billion in retail and $64 billion in institutional.

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