Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Global Islamic finance assets expected to reach $3.69 trillion in 2024

The Islamic banking sector grew 14 per cent in 2019, equating to $1.99 trillion in global assets

How the industry united to rid itself of FASEA

The Government sought to address this by extending the deadlines by a year, but the problems and negativity around FASEA did not go away.

Asian equity monthly by Nikko AM

Thailand, Singapore and South Korea best performers in November

Over 90 adviser roles gone this week

AMP Group lost altogether almost 500 roles (486) which meant that AMP FP shed 30% of their advisers and Charter cut down adviser roles by a further 20% since the beginning of the year.

Australians are living longer and spending more.

Help your clients achieve more in retirement.

Banks need to focus on customer emotional connection, Accenture report shows

The latest report reveals that without a strong emotional connection with their bank, customers are more likely to view banking services as a commodity, with price being the ultimate competitive differentiator.

Four themes for 2021: Macquarie

The firm had identified four themes which presented opportunities for firms and for investors in the coming year, which had all arisen as a result of the pandemic changes this year.

Global Islamic Finance Assets Expected to Hit $ 3.69 trillion in 2024

Islamic finance assets increased 14 percent to US$ 2.88 trillion in 2019, the highest recorded growth for the industry since the global financial crisis

2021 hinges on health outcomes: Vanguard

“Both monetary and fiscal policy will remain supportive in 2021, but the primary risk factor is the pandemic’s fate and path,”

M&A 2021 Outlook

Public M&A trends and strategies

Citi Digital-Only Offering Targets 200,000 New Clients in Hong Kong

«Citibank has been committed to offering excellent services to best meet client needs. The launch of Citi Plus now is a testament to our customer-centric core principle.»

Are advisers turning to small licensees?

As far as mid-tier groups were concerned, Lifespan Financial Planning acquired four new advisers who had moved from two licensees operating under the AMP umbrella.

Best managed funds, ETFs named

In unlisted managed funds, the best listed property fund was Pendal Property Securities Fund (-16.56% for the year and 6.39% p.a. over five years), followed by UBS Property Securities and Ironbark Paladin Property Securities Fund.

Singapore’s largest bank DBS outlines 12 trade ideas for 2021

In a report last week, Baig and other DBS strategists outlined 12 trade ideas and strategies for 2021 in rates, currencies and credit.

Survey Shows Acceleration of Sustainable Investing

The survey gathered insights from 425 investors in 27 countries

Pandemic Cited as Top Financial Stability Risk for 2021: DTCC

The survey found that cyber risk being cited as a top five risk by 54% of respondents, a decrease from 63% in last year’s survey.

Best super, pension fund revealed

For the first time, this year's awards focused on the best value products rather than simply looking at the cheapest.

Destinations target APAC’s super-rich for swifter rebound

Additionally, research carried out in 3Q2020 by luxury and wealth researcher ALTIANT revealed that Asia is home to the most HNWIs who claim money remains no object at 34 per cent.

Hong Kong virus surge scuttles travel bubble, sends bankers home

While Hong Kong is poised to limit public gatherings to two people, the government hasn’t capped the number of people who can meet in private.

The art (and volatility) of collectable investing

Wealthy investors around the world allocate 5 per cent of their portfolios to "passion" investments such as fine art, wine, jewellery and classic cars. Should you follow the trend?

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