Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Finding income in a QE world

Investors allocating capital are concerned with the yield to maturity, which is a forward-looking measure that reliably predicts future returns for long-term holders of bonds.

FICAP sponsors donate $150k despite postponement

SHINE for Kids chief executive Andrew Kew said the money has enabled the charity to continue to support children during this difficult time

Asia’s pension reforms call for a multi-pillar approach

Pension design in the future is likely to shift from asset accumulation to providing lifetime income in the form of decumulation solutions.

Positioning for a recovery

Reminding themselves of the fundamentals of portfolio construction can help investors position portfolios appropriately in times of crisis and volatility.

ALB Offshore Client Choice List 2020

“Getting a head start when it comes to growing your network, ﬁnding your niche and building relationships will help, but at the same time, know that there’s time to reinvent yourself if needed!”

Singapore Financiers Back Open Banking

It’s clear, however, that regulation needs become a facilitator rather than a barrier going forward.

Why everyone's watching Ross McEwan

His every action sparks intense speculation in the highly competitive banking industry, but NAB's new boss Ross McEwan says the bank is "going to play our own strategy".

Axa remains confident about Asia secular trends

So far this year, the MSCI AC Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index is down 13.36%, compared with a 10.26% fall for the MSCI AC World Index and only a 6.64% decline by the S&P 500, according to FE Fundinfo data.

Obuhi’s Salem highlights the linchpin that is Covid-19 in Asian wealth management’s digitalisation

This is a Kodak moment where digitalisation is not a one-time event.

Chinese delivery mogul's wealth doubles to US$10b in months

Mr Wang relied on deals and expansion to turn what started as a Groupon-type service into a food delivery giant that now also spans food reviews and in-store dining services.

Half of Hong Kongers expect family to care for them in retirement

These findings highlight the growing challenges that Hong Kong families face as they age and also underscores the importance of robust financial planning for millennials, the first generation that will reportedly earn less than their parents.

Labuan IBFC Market Performance for 2019

The 30th anniversary signifies the success of the Centre’s long standing journey, and a pivotal time to embark on new direction for the next phase of development and growth.

Exclusive Interview with Danial Mah Abdullah, Director General, Labuan Financial Services Authority

Generally, 2019 has been another positive year of growth for Labuan notwithstanding the many challenges experienced in the year.

Ho, Asia’s gambling king, dead at 98

He is survived by 15 of the 17 children

Investment Products & Solutions - Are we at the Dawn of a New Investment Paradigm?

The chaos wrought on economies, businesses, individual liberties and of course on the financial markets has been dramatic and shocking to all.

China’s Security Law Inspires Fear in Hong Kong Business Community

Less than a month later, Hong Kong’s legal environment is being shaken again and marred in uncertainty by the NPC’s new security law.

Banks accused of violating worker ethics

"The overwhelming consequence of this violation manifested itself as harm to respondents' personal health and wellbeing, leading to the deterioration in their mental health."

Sustainable Investing Is Booming — But Where Is the Impact?

Investors can play a crucial role in solving social problems in general and sustainability problems specifically.

The quest for cyber sovereignty is dark and full of terrors

This narrative has manifest itself in two polarising concepts, ‘digital colonialism’ and ‘cyber sovereignty’.

Re-Opening with Hope

Economic data is getting better at least to the extent that the surprises are no longer as bad as they were.

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