Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Why some banks can still pay dividends

The banks have come to different conclusions on dividends but they are more tightly bunched on other metrics.

European real estate investment is top priority for Hong Kong HNWIs, says new survey

The findings of the survey are an encouraging sign that Cyprus is able to generate significant foreign investment and that the economy will continue to thrive.

Yuan Breaks New Milestones in 2019

The yuan’s share in global foreign exchange reserves also reached a record-high of 2.02 percent.

There’s no place to wind-up like home

The judge opined that this approach is consistent with principle.

Wealth Management in Asia: Are the Generations Prepared for Wealth and Business Succession?

There is a vast amount of private individual and family wealth that will be transferred to the next and younger generations in Asia in the decades ahead.

Data shows HNW’s panic-buying life cover

This negative sentiment will continue to support the demand for life insurance products

KMPG reveals that the Asset Management Industry is to Drive Growth and prioritise firms’ Duty of Care amid Covid-19-

While supervisory expectations and scrutiny may be heightened, new regulations are also being introduced to encourage growth.

UBS Asia Head Promises Higher Return

The Asian economies seem to be emerging from the pandemic-induced slump much earlier than European and American economies, which is one of the main reasons for the surge in the contribution of the region to UBS earnings.

Is there a lot of optimism from investors when looking at Vietnam?

Government support in developing the market has led to stronger investment confidence

Taiwan fund industry wants regulator to ease ETF rules for large investors

Mr. Huang succeeded Wellington Koo as FSC chairman in May.

MySuper portfolio winners, losers revealed

While UniSuper had the best returning product over the period, WA Super achieved the highest risk-adjusted return and also had the lowest volatility of any MySuper offering.

FICO Survey: Only 30% of Taiwanese Banks Believe AI Will Stop More Money Laundering

26 percent currently experience significant struggles modifying their existing rules-based anti-money laundering (AML) compliance system

Chief economist update: COVID-19 cycle

Recent reports suggest that COVID-19 has also returned to Europe.

Value Partners assets down 20%

The firm’s lower AUM was driven by outflows from its fixed income products in the first half.

BOJ funds banks to save from its negative interest rate policy

So far, a wall of money printed by the BOJ in recent years has kept a lid on bankruptcies and job losses as the economy tips into a deep recession. But the prolonged battle with COVID-19 is adding to strains on regional banks.

NAB surprises with stronger than expected quarter

"The outlook remains highly uncertain but decisive actions in April to strengthen our balance sheet allows us to support customers, while keeping the bank safe,"

Luxury Homes Tie Chinese Communist Elite to Hong Kong’s Fate

Her partner owns a now-retired racehorse and spent hundreds of millions on a stake in the storied Peninsula Hotel that he later sold.

Family Office Feature: In Conversation With Alfred Liu

Our UK Director, Robert Moore, spoke to Senior Associate at Forsters, Alfred Liu, to gain insights into their next-generation family office clients.

Gold From Hong Kong Is Making Its Way To Other Havens – Including Switzerland.

The precious metal recently rallied past $2,000 per ounce on pandemic and inflation fears and is expected to keep rising.

Interacting with customers in the "New Now"

How is the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way companies and customers communicate?

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