Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

An optimist's guide to 2021 in Asia

The pandemic has been a catalyst for change in health, tech and working practices

China’s economy is still months away from a full recovery, business survey finds

The survey’s tepid outlook contrasts with generally optimistic forecasts for China, the only major economy in the world expected to grow this year in the wake of the pandemic.

Six Asian cities in the globe’s top 30 cities worldwide

Prolonged protests against the government – and the subsequent backlash – have not only dented Hong Kong’s international reputation, but have also caused significant economic disruption.

Putting savings first and other financial lessons from 2020

There have been five economic recessions since Singapore's independence

90pc of Malaysians feel upskilling, reskilling needed to secure jobs in post-Covid-19 era, survey shows

The UOB survey had polled 3,510 individuals aged between 18 and 65 in five countries, namely 1,030 from Singapore, and 2,480 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 2020 growth better than expected at 2.9%

A sharp virus-caused fall from last year's 7% GDP growth

Nomura on China Expansion: «Better Than We Thought»

Interest in Nomura is driven not only by its research capabilities in Japan’s economy and industry but also by the country’s experience in undergoing challenges that China now faces.

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

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