Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Australia warns economy to shrink record 7% in Q2

The reimposition of a six-week lockdown on five million people in Melbourne

Singapore's core inflation declines 0.2% year-on-year in June

This is the fifth straight month of year-on-year decline for the country's core inflation.

USD15 trillion to be passed to Millennials, Gen X and Y in the next decade

This equates to more than USD15 trillion – which is higher than China’s annual GDP. Regionally, 41 per cent of this wealth will be transferred from the Americas, 32 per cent from EMEA and 27.5 per cent from Asia-Pacific.

Tokyo: A Viable Replacement For Hong Kong?

Japan’s drive to become Asia’s financial hub is not without its challenges.

No such thing as a free lunch: Lowe

There has been no change to the board's view that negative interest rates in Australia are extraordinarily unlikely.

Russia blazed a trail for Chinese oligarchs to nab London property

Most of the capital’s prime property is now bought by wealthy Chinese

Gold: Eventual move to new record highs to test the $2000 mark – Credit Suisse

“Support at $1790 now ideally holds to keep the immediate risk higher. Only back below $1671 though would set a near-term top.”

CEO of major Asian bank says ‘a big, big challenge’ is looming for the global economy

Banks could experience “far more damage” to their balance sheets when stimulus measures that are keeping many businesses afloat are rolled back, said Piyush Gupta, group CEO of Singaporean lender DBS.

Almost 2000 advisers gone so far in 2020

Charter Financial Planning lost a further 77 advisers and Hillross Financial Services lost 40.

Labuan IBFC: Interview with Chairman, Association of Labuan Trust Companies

In line with ‘Labuan IBFC: 30 Years of Intermediating Asia’, we are launching a series of four exclusive interviews.

Interview With Chairman, Association Of Labuan Banks, Khairudin Abdul Rahman

This interview shares how innovation in the banking sector has helped ‘softened’ the impact from the tax change introduced in 2019

Asian dividends’ growing appeal

Older investors, in particular, have been hit hard.

Switzer launches wealth platform for women

It’s all about education and we’ll be working so hard to do our bit at Tilley Money to close the wealth gap between men and women.

Finding the right bank to fit your needs

Asset Benchmark Data reveals what CFOs and treasurers look for in a banking partner

Mid-sized corporates prioritise operational agility and flexibility in post COVID-19 world

Survey of more than 200 corporate leaders reveal impact of global pandemic

Majority of HK managers to promote Asia fixed income

Asset managers operating in the SAR are also expected to promote global multi-asset and ESG strategies to distributors, according to a report published by Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates.

Biglaw Firm’s Founding Partner Dies

Despite his age, he still stopped by the firm's headquarters each week to catch up on current events and cases.

Standard Chartered PB survey finds 'increased HNW investor interest' in sustainable investing

Investors from different regions, have differing views on which of the SDGs are of higher importance

Is Anyone Listening to Dr Fauci? by Gary Dugan

Banks globally have rightfully won plaudits for learning the harsh lessons of 2009 by shoring up their balance sheets and generally dealing with risk and leverage more sensibly this time around.

Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines banks have best asset quality

Despite the challenging outlook, the majority of banks are adequately capitalised and Moody's expects their funding and liquidity will remain sound and stable in 2020-21.

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