Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Many who accessed ERS unsure of impact: Research

Immediate financial need (59%) and concerns for future expenditures (27%) were the main reasons members gave for accessing savings.

Will RBA cut cash rates to 0.1%?

“The RBA probably feels it ‘needs to be seen to be doing something’ to support business and consumer confidence at this delicate stage of the economic recovery, particularly given the setback caused by Melbourne’s return to lockdow

RegTech: An Opportunity to Boost Australia and UK Trade Relations?

Crucially, the UK and Ireland boast governments that are supportive of technological innovation.

Fitch still negative on Aussie banks

"We believe the major banks' capital buffers are commensurate with their risk profiles, although a moderate decline of the capital ratios is probable in the short term."

Credit Suisse, UBS Fight for China Bankers in Talent War

Banks fight for talent with billions in profits up for grabs

Asian families focus on the “S” in ESG

Impact investments made by wealthy families in the region have often been focused on improving poverty, according to Singapore-based multi-family office Maitri AM.

Is investing through asset managers a good bet?

Investors need to bear in mind that they are equally exposed to swings in the stock market especially funds that have exposures to equities.

Chief economist update: Dan defeats second wave

Worse, the "opened again, closed again" uncertainty of it all prevents future planning, discourages businesses from investing and hiring, and consumers from spending.

HK asset managers lack transparency

Most of the HK public are unfamiliar with asset management services, yet the sector retains a good level of trust, according to an EY survey.

Survey on Wealth Management in the New World

Are we emerging, albeit extremely tentatively, from global lockdown, or are many of the leading economies on the cusp of new lockdowns?

The mother of all heists -Hong Kong burglars steal $516 million worth of antique stamps and revolutionary art from a renowned stamp-collector’s apartment in Kowloon

Fu is a member of the Hong Kong Philatelic Society was in mainland China when the robbers walked into the 16-story building, forced open an iron gate and broke through a wooden door, and ransacked the apartment.

Hong Kong will remain a great financial centre – only the colour of the money will be different

Even if offshore investors think our freedoms are being eroded, our commercial freedoms are still much greater than those on the mainland.

Maxwell House up for collective sale with reserve price of $295 million

The site covers a land area of about 41,801 square feet (sq ft), zoned for commercial use with a plot ratio of 4.3 under the Urban Redevelopment Authority's Master Plan 2019.

No longer alone: Casting the net wider through standalone Mareva injunctions in Hong Kong and Singapore

Under the laws of Hong Kong, foreign judgments can either be enforced through statutory regimes such as the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 319), or under the common law.

How small pension funds can benefit from their size

With no end in sight to the fund merger trend in Australia, funds of under $1 billion in size are under greater pressure to show their worth.

Why JPMorgan Chase Could Be Headed for a Strong Third Quarter

CFO Jennifer Piepszak said at a recent conference that the bank is expecting virtually no reserve build in Q3, and that non-interest income was trending well

Japan’s new PM Suga seen to continue predecessor Abe’s policies to revive economy

“On a political front, the new Japanese leader will likely have to contend with an increasing[ly] bipolar world with the US on one end and China on the other, two of Japan’s most important trading partners,”

Geoff Wilson feels sorry for CLF shareholders

WAM chair Geoff Wilson has said he feels sorry for CLF shareholders after Concentrated Leaders Fund has rejected a takeover bid proposed by WAM Capital.

IPO Wealth ordered to wind up

The Supreme Court of Victoria has made a winding up order for Mayfair 101's IPO Wealth fund.

Will anyone be sorry to see Softbank exit?

Bloomberg estimates the amount needed for SoftBank to do a full privatisation at around $81 billion, pointing out that Mr. Son owns some 20% of the company.

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