Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

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,”

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