Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan slips into recession with worse yet to come

Existing stimulus measures already total more than 20% of GDP.

Asset managers failing on human rights abuse, study finds

“Savers in particular will no doubt be shocked to find how little the industry has done to build in safeguards that could prevent their money from being used to fund weapons manufacturers and governments involved in human rights abuses.

Thailand starts search for new central bank chief this month, report says

The committee will draft the selection criteria and application process.

Caroline Baker comments on foreign investment into South-East Asia in Financial Times

Caroline pointed out that pragmatic regulation, especially on fund management and venture capital, has contributed to Singapore’s growth as a key investment hub across the south-east Asia region.

UBS: First China, Then the World?

Once built, the digital bank will widen the 30,000 clients UBS currently banks to as many as 200,000 within two years.

Nothing shows you up like a crisis

Under the leadership of Christine Lagarde, the European Central Bank has been much bolder and has moved much faster than we have seen in prior crises,” said Michael Power of Ninety One

Thailand's new Super Savings Fund gets lacklustre start, report says

According to a fund manager from one of those companies, demand is likely to improve in the two remaining months before the tax benefit ends.

Japan Banks Set to Face Highest Bad-Loan Costs Since Crisis

MUFG and Mizuho have already published preliminary earnings in recent weeks

Hedge Funds, Go Home — Japan Is Closing the Door

Tokyo is playing the national security card against activist foreign investors. They shouldn’t come back.

Foundations of gold by Rathbones

Prices were volatile following a surge in the dollar and speculation that investors were selling their safest investments

Banks in Hong Kong Gradually Ease WFH Measures

According to official coronavirus figures, Hong Kong has been victim to 4 deaths and 1,048 infections including 985 cases of recovery.

Spot Gold prices move back above $1,700 - could they be even higher?

Economic recovery will have a large say behind how much further gold prices can extend

V versus U by Gary Dugan

The headlines don't read well, but some economists do point to some good news.

Bonds: Wealth managers reveal post-crisis picks

Private banking professionals at Citi, DBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and UBS discuss fixed income in the wake of the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic

Free self-care tips that can help you manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Connecting with others even online with a video chat or on the phone.

From Chaos to Catalyst by Paul Roehrig

Surf the pandemic shockwaves to keep your business relevant.

Envysion's Jacob Doo: «You Can Use Your Businesses For That»

There is a need to move beyond private banking advisory to make sure the client really knows and has a holistic understanding and how they should be investing,» the CIO said about Envysion's approach to wealth management.

AMP defends hefty remuneration bill

Last year De Ferrari received $4 million in fixed remuneration and short term incentives.

MEASA private wealth opportunities during uncertain times

The DIFC has become one of the largest wealth centres between Europe and Singapore, with over $420B of Assets managed.

U.S. DoJ Posts Record-High Asset Recovery via 1MDB Settlement

According to a DoJ statement, $49 million was recovered which when totaled with previous 1MDB-related money laundering and bribery cases represented an all-time record of $1.1 billion.

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