Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Asia markets mostly down as inflation concerns persist

"people have money in their pocket and they're paying higher prices"

Exchange Fund posts US$1.5 billion first-quarter gain, giving Hong Kong more financial fire power to defend currency

Exchange Fund, the war chest used to protect the city’s currency, stood at HK$4.54 trillion at the end of March

Not Out of the Woods

If Singapore is a bellwether of the world's fight with COVID-19, the past few days decision by the authorities to walk back some of the relaxation of measures to control COVID is a wake-up call.

Asia's uber rich looking at Singapore penthouses

A $4,200 per square foot for a penthouse at Midtown Modern has brought life back into the luxury market.

DBS may stay hungry for acquisitions in quest to dominate Asia banking: Analysts

Snagging chunks of businesses from his former employer would help Gupta expand DBS' footprint in Asia and build its defenses against neobank challengers in his home market, which still accounts for more than two-thirds of the bank's earnings.

Great Eastern Sees Quarterly Profits Surge

CEO Khor Hock Seng attributed the company's strong performance to its multi-channel distribution capabilities.

May Hong Kong become a leading financial centre?

Hong Kong’s strategic position and proximity to China make it a naturally appealing jurisdiction for companies looking to do business with China and South East Asian nations.

Digital seduction of Apac wealth clients

The Covid-19 pandemic has been the catalyst for more digital technology use in the region and will lead to permanent changes in investors’ behaviour.

Defensive way to improve performance of multi-asset portfolios

One way to address the limitations of a cap-weighted equity allocation is to invest in a traditional defensive equity strategy, such as minimum volatility.

Up and down results for BOC Hong Kong

The number of ultra-high net worth families in Asia is expected to continue to increase in the coming years, and this growth will coincide with a massive inter-generational wealth transfer.

Standard Chartered bank considers slashing Singapore office space: Sources

Standard Chartered currently occupies 21 floors - an estimated 420,000 sq ft - in Marina Bay Financial Tower 1 in the business district.

Charles Monat's Martin Wong: «Clients Have Reached Enlightenment»

Wong also spoke about the significance of the China market to the firm.

Chinese billionaire's net worth tumbles $10 bn after Archegos implosion

The billionaire's online tutoring firm, GSX Techedu Inc., has been battered in the stock market

Fitch: Singapore’s Big Three Well-Equipped to Take On Digital Banks

Operating cost efficiency «compares well to some prominent foreign digital banks», the report added.

James Dyson Ends Singapore Adventure

In 2018, Dyson – a prominent Brexit supporter – said his company would produce electric cars from a plant in Singapore by 2021.

Adviser-led TPD claim admittance rates fall

The admittance rates for advised individual claims continued to be higher than non-advised claims.

Testing resilience during a period of change

Economic volatility of the past year challenges CFOs and treasurers

Report from global sustainability platform finds that interest in conscious consumption in Singapore more than doubled in 2020

Technology startup abillion releases Surfing the Plant-Based Wave in Singapore, a deep dive into sustainable consumption.

Australia's largest diamond ring expected to sell for more than $1m in prestige auction

The diamond has an estimated worth of $990,000-$1.2 million, making it the most expensive to be ever offered in Australia and the queen of all engagement rings.

Indian Millionaires Are Investing in Second Citizenship and Moving Abroad

During the pandemic, forty Indians entered the billionaires' club to take the number of those in the coveted list to 177 people.

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