Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Central Bankers – Finally an Admission of Guilt by Gary Dugan

This year's annual meeting of global central bankers at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, like so much this year, has been unprecedented.

Tycoon-backed Saxo Bank reveals Hong Kong expansion plans

China's clampdown on Hong Kong has left western banks there walking a tightrope after the US imposed sanctions it says are designed to protect freedom of speech.

How to Start Distributing Power and Stop Delegating It

Leaders like to talk about autonomy, but few actually know how to put employees in power.

A look at why Singapore is a preferred destination in Asia for family offices

Sivakumar Saravan and Liew Kin Meng of Crowe Singapore explore how the country’s favourable investment climate is attractive to ultra-high net worth individuals and families.

Wall St rally fails to cheer Asia markets as tensions mount

Hong Kong lost 0.8% with HSBC taking a hit after being slammed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over reports it had frozen access to credit card and bank accounts for executives of independent media group Next Media

Singapore’s market is ‘undervalued’ at the moment, says UBS

Goldman Sachs’ Timothy Moe, however, warns that the focus on banking stocks may be a detriment instead.

Sovereign interest in ETFs on the rise as wrapper passes coronavirus test

The survey of sovereign wealth and central bank asset managers across 139 institutions showed close on half now believe ETFs are the most attractive method of equity implementation.

Cedric Lizin: «Digital Engagement is Here to Stay»

Client-facing capabilities aside, the bank is also pushing digital transformation

Commentary: China's new digital currency is a bit of hot air

China’s central bank digital currency, trialled in four cities and soon to be expanded to Beijing, Tianjin, Hong Kong and Macau, will not be a game changer, says Eswar Prasad.

Asia’s funds industry embraces digital tools in the new normal

The recent work-from-home arrangements point to the rise and potential of digital channels as tools for creating awareness, sharing market and fund information, and closing fund transactions.

Democratisation of Wealth Management - What Lies Ahead?

Robo-advisors are digital wealth management platforms providing automated advice and allowing standalone robo-advisors or banks to scale to reach a larger number of clients.

First Time China Bank Profits Sink Since Global Crisis

Over the weekend, the CBIRC noted that the banking sector had already sacrificed more than 870 billion yuan of profits in the first seven months of 2020.

Asia bourses track Wall Street record

The reports helped push the tech-heavy Nasdaq to yet another record on Friday, while the broader S&P 500 also reached a new high.

China investors brace for record defaults in risky end to 2020

Some fund managers are bracing for defaults on domestic Chinese debt

China vows continued support for Hong Kong as financial hub

Banking regulator pledges opening up the Chinese financial sector

GCC sovereign sukuk issuance to rise in H2 2020

Full-year sovereign sukuk issuance expected to rise by more than 40% to $92 billion

SWFs see a more challenging investment environment in a bi-polar world

A fund sold by your bank is unlikely to be the best place to invest, so shop around for a better deal

China Is Cracking Down, but Hong Kong’s Economy Is too Precious to Kill

Beijing, far from liberalizing, is cracking down on dissent inside and outside its borders.

Filipinos brace for debt avalanche

Filipinos are bracing themselves for increasing government debt as the coronavirus unleashes an unprecedented havoc on Philippine society that quickly moved from a health crisis into a full-blown economic recession.

China vows continued support for HK as financial hub

A new national security law has fueled concerns about the state of Hong Kong’s autonomy from China, including freedoms of the press and the independence of its judicial system.

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