Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Indonesians Most Optimistic in the World About 2025

Individual optimism seems to be ingrained into the regional ethos and this year seems no different.

PwC: Hong Kong Could Reach Top Three in 2025 IPOs

Focus is expected to be on sectors such as AI, IT and telecoms, electric energy, and retail, consumer goods, and services.

Bloomberg Billionaires Index

The Bloomberg Billionaires Index is a daily ranking of the world’s richest people.

Keynote Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

This is a significant milestone in SGX’s history.

What people moves shaped funds management this year?

Ahead of the new year, Money Management compiles the biggest people moves of the last 12 months from firms such as Vanguard, Perpetual, Magellan and Fidelity.

Unlocking Domestic Demand Key to Reviving Growth Momentum in China – World Bank Economic Update

The government has provided policy stimulus aimed at balancing short-term support for domestic demand with longer-term financial stability objectives.

Super balances drive household wealth growth

High property prices were the largest driver of the rise, contributing 0.9 percentage points to the overall 2.4% rise in household wealth.

Cbus to play key role in new Bluey movie

The film is to be rolled out in cinemas across the globe under the Disney banner and later streamed on Disney+. It will also air on ABC iView and ABC Kids thereafter.

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Trade Finance Providers 2025

Criteria for choosing the winners included: transaction volume, scope of global coverage, customer service, competitive pricing and innovative technologies.

Henley & Partners Expands to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

With its new office in Phnom Penh, Henley & Partners aims to provide direct access to its expertise in residence and citizenship planning.

Why private debt is set to soar in Asia’s $63 trillion credit market

While the asset class has grown more slowly in Asia than in the U.S., UK and Europe

Nomura Individual Investor Survey

The Nomura Individual Investor Survey is a periodic survey conducted with the aim of better understanding investing activity by individuals and providing information on related trends.

Indonesia’s 50 Richest 2024: Combined Wealth Climbs To $263 Billion Amid Steady Economic Growth

The minimum net worth to qualify crosses $1 billion for the first time.

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

Philippines’ Khos Set Up Family Office in Hong Kong

This move reflects our unwavering confidence in Hong Kong's status as a leading international financial center,» commented TKG executive vice president James Fok.

NRI Launches "NRI STREAM" Accelerating Digital Transformation in Asset Management

The new solution will be adopted by SBI Securities, Nikko Asset Management and Resona Asset Management

UBS: Billionaire Wealth Stagnates in Asia

Not only did APAC record the slowest growth but it was also the only region that did not surpass its last peak in 2021, which saw a total of $4.6 trillion in billionaire wealth.

Diversification demands drive managers to build out asset classes

Another key development, according to PwC, is the reshaping of distribution as new players emerge.

Cathay eyes DPM launch in HK and SG private banking push

The Taiwanese institution is looking to build its private banking teams in Singapore and Hong Kong and broaden the range of investment services it offers clients.

KGI Securities targets 50 new RMs by 2026

Wealth management head James Wey is beefing up hiring efforts, from the current headcount of about 300 RMs across Hong Kong and Singapore.

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