Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

What are some of the current challenges for mental health in the workplace?

In today’s corporate environment, the term "mental health" is increasingly being discussed

Philippines’ Khos Set Up Family Office in Hong Kong

This move reflects our unwavering confidence in Hong Kong's status as a leading international financial center,» commented TKG executive vice president James Fok.

NRI Launches "NRI STREAM" Accelerating Digital Transformation in Asset Management

The new solution will be adopted by SBI Securities, Nikko Asset Management and Resona Asset Management

UBS: Billionaire Wealth Stagnates in Asia

Not only did APAC record the slowest growth but it was also the only region that did not surpass its last peak in 2021, which saw a total of $4.6 trillion in billionaire wealth.

Diversification demands drive managers to build out asset classes

Another key development, according to PwC, is the reshaping of distribution as new players emerge.

Cathay eyes DPM launch in HK and SG private banking push

The Taiwanese institution is looking to build its private banking teams in Singapore and Hong Kong and broaden the range of investment services it offers clients.

KGI Securities targets 50 new RMs by 2026

Wealth management head James Wey is beefing up hiring efforts, from the current headcount of about 300 RMs across Hong Kong and Singapore.

The Brutal Reality of Hong Kong’s Job Market

In wealth management, clients have an unfamiliar propensity to trade stocks as if their private bank were also a personal fiefdom-cum-brokerage.

UBS Looks to Rich Women After Long Australian Wealth Hiatus

“UBS should never have left,” Michael Marr says in interview

Future Generation, the philanthropic juggernaut that has donated $87.2 million to charity

Not only is this devastating for the individuals involved, but it is costing the Australian economy tens of billions of dollars each year.

Julius Baer: Succession Planning is the Leading Family Topic

Intergenerational wealth transfer and succession planning has moved up from second place [in 2023] to emerge as this year’s top family-related topic across every single region

Fitch Rates China Everbright Bank Hong Kong Branch's MTN Notes Final 'BBB+'

The final ratings are in line with the expected ratings assigned on 12 Nov 2024, and follow the receipt of final documents conforming to the information already received.

Hong Kong Casino Tycoon Passes Away

The board would like to express its deepest sorrow for the passing away of Dr. Lui and extends its deepest condolences to his family.

Singapore Second Worldwide for Law and Order

Many expat bankers, particularly those from the rawer reaches of the Anglosphere, have had to endure this discussion in silence.

More Koreans appear to be wealthy enough to save W1 bil. in cash: report

The central bank cited its high interest rate policy as the reason behind the increase in the balances of the savings accounts with more than 1 billion won.

Hurun China Rich List 2024

This is the 26th edition of the list since 1999.

Bloomberg Wealth opens Japan office

Most recently, he worked at Barclays Japan from 2018.

China’s Rally & AI Market Shift: Insights from Value Partners

China has revealed a surprisingly strong message in reviving the economy via synchronized monetary and fiscal stimulus.

Asia-Pacific banks' debt issuance hits lowest monthly level for 2024

Asia-Pacific banks' debt issuances in the first nine months of 2024 surged past the levels seen in 2023.

Natixis IM: Half of Advisors Worried About NextGen

While advisors are able to retain client relationships 72 percent of the time when a spouse inherits, they are successful only 44 percent of the time when the children inherit.

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