Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Nomura Selected as Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Nomura has also been a component of the FTSE4Good Index for 15 consecutive years since 2006, as well as being selected as a component of the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.

APRA Deputy Chair Helen Rowell - Speech to the Financial Services Assurance Forum

APRA has elevated the profile of GCRA in its risk assessment model.

Alternatives target retail investors as insto funds slow

“With institutional investors allocations remaining flat, alternative fund managers seeking growth are turning to retail channels, with numerous managers looking to increase capital within this investor base.”

Korean wave rising in sustainable investing

Manulife sees value in ESG-themed investment grade fixed income.

AFCA welcomes release of Independent Review’s report

The report says, “AFCA is performing well in a difficult operating environment and a changing regulatory landscape”.

Pursuing the best outcomes for customers: ASIC’s approach and the work of internal auditors

ASIC hopes that boards are now – more than ever – actively listening, seeking the right information, and improving their engagement with the proper resolution of conduct risk.

Largest number of HNW’s relocating to the UK last year came from China

Boodle Hatfield says that the existing international make-up of London also acts a magnet to other mobile HNWs.

Top 5 Takeaways: ACC Hong Kong Webinar ‘Stability and Consistency in GEPM’

Compliance with global regulations remains high up the agenda for boards

Singapore expects 3-5% growth in 2022 amid 'uneven' COVID rebound

Forecast slower than this year's upgraded projection of 'around 7%'

2021 Q3 Hedge Fund Report – Quarterly Review

Over the quarter, 59.02% of funds delivered a positive annual return versus 82.03% in Q2 and 73.4% in Q1.

How family offices are playing a return of inflation

Family offices with sponsors as varied as Seek co-founder Matt Rockman and mining Rich Lister Brian Flannery are positioning for an end to bull markets fuelled by cheap money, although one expert says wealthy families generally aren’t moving fast en

Asia’s Richest Man Looks to Walton Family Playbook on Succession

Mukesh Ambani’s grand plan is aimed at averting pitfalls of the past

Firms are focused on increasing flexibility and reducing costs to drive efficiency

One way is through automating manual processes.

UBS Investor Sentiment Survey: Sustainable Investing More Important than Ever to Investors

Investors continue to remain optimistic about the economy and markets, and many plan to increase exposure to risk assets

Asset owners in Asia target European residential property

Asian investors including Aware Super, LGIAsuper, NZ Super and an Asian insurer have been increasing their allocations to Europe’s residential property sector this year.

Dissecting Chinese inflation

Many commentators fear that will not last. In this Macro Flash Note, GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the drivers of Chinese inflation and at the risks they pose to prices in developed markets.

Too early to jump into ESG with both feet

Its influence is growing but diversification remains vital, says one investment manager.

High-net-worth investors richer, optimistic

Investors with $2.5 million to $5 million of assets rose from 170,000 to 179,000 and those with $5 million to $10 million rose by 3000 to 59,000.

Korea Securities firms' robust Q3 profit increases rely on investment banking

Mirae Asset Securities and Korea Investment also each logged a decline of 4.1 percent and 1.4 percent in their brokerage commission profits, respectively, compared to the second quarter.

Korean investors still wary of risky private debt

Private debt is now gaining attention as a fast-emerging alternative investment, based on forecasts that demand for nonbank borrowing will increase among companies or projects involving real assets.

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