Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China’s wealthy and middle-class investors are shying away from risky plays and looking inward after tumultuous 2020

China’s affluent investors have been the biggest winners from its economic boom

Malaysia’s Tabung Haji to raise allocations to bonds, stocks and real estate

He adds that the company wants to rehabilitate, build up the capability and the capacity of its investments and assets, in order to achieve stable and recurring income in the long term.

Businesses brace for near shutdown

Retailers to suffer the most; exporters likely to be spared from restrictions

WWF says Asian bank portfolios at risk to risks from nature loss

WWF said the assessment is based on a framework covering six aspects of overall ESG integration—purpose, policies, processes, people, products, portfolio—and a new “’sectors and issues’ deep-dive analysis on sector policies.&

An epic year of market events shook China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

Concern over the impact of COVID-19 on China’s economy triggered a slump in the yuan from mid-January.

Strong outlook for dividends in 2021

“China is hitting the exports it can get from other countries, like beef, barley, wine and now it seems coal.

Morningstar downgrades Australia and Singapore on fund disclosures in biennial study

Mr. Chow also says Singapore and Japan have “made little progress” on introducing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and stewardship disclosures.

Nobel Laureate to speak at Asian Financial Forum

Global business leaders view post-COVID economy in January

Those impacted by COVID-19 are relying more on credit cards and loans

Super and retirement

Is complex compliance driving consolidation in Singapore?

As compliance oversight becomes more challenging, our clients and their advisors are looking at how they can streamline entity management and administration.

Bank profits to be minimally affected by low rates

Discussing the long-term impact of low rates, Kearns said: “Very low interest rates may well reduce Australian banks’ profits but possibly by less than for banks in other jurisdictions.

Partner of Stevenson Wong. Wins STEP Private Client Award

The results were announced at the first-ever virtual award ceremony which took place on 9 Dec 2020.

Income generation crucial for investors in 2021

Long-dated US treasuries offer reduced diversification benefit amid super-low interest rates

Ten ways to boost Indonesia’s energy sector in a postpandemic world

McKinsey’s analysis of possible scenarios suggests that efforts to bolster the struggling sector can begin in earnest with the easing of large-scale social restrictions linked to the pandemic.

IPO Report 2020 & Key Trends Set to Shape 2021

Q3 saw a monumental rebound of the markets, with over 40% of the total capital raised in 2020 generated in Q3 alone.

ANZ 2020 Annual General Meeting: CEO's Address

This only highlights the devastating impacts that will be with us for some time.

Global Custodian announces Industry Leaders awards winners 2020

Outstanding Prime Brokerage, Hedge Fund and Private Equity Administration providers honoured, along with innovators, ones to watch and individuals.

Rich buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore and China are seeking remote WFH-ready second homes

With easy visas, first class hospitals and international schools nearby, developments such as Natai in Phang-nga, MontAzure in Kamala Beach and Radisson Phuket Mai Khao Beach look increasingly inspiring to affluent East Asian families and retirees looking

Taiwan’s 2020 economic growth looks to outpace mainland China’s for first time in decades

Not since 1991 has self-ruled Taiwan seen greater annual economic growth than that reported by the world’s current second-largest economy

Developing Asia to Contract 0.4% in 2020, Grow by 6.8% in 2021

Pandemic-induced lockdowns and restrictions have been eased in varying levels in the region, with merchandise exports rebounding quickly from substantial declines in the second quarter.

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