Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Advice job market not all doom and gloom

One is that they want clearly defined career pathways to see the benefits of the extra study they now have to do under the FASEA requirements.

Impact investing set to skyrocket: Research

About 90% of investors believe impact investing will grow in significance, with measurable impact, mission alignment and financial returns driving this.

Allocations to EMD surge, driven by EMEA and APAC investors

The study surveyed fixed income investors across North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific (APAC) with a combined AUM totalling $20trillion.

Hong Kong finance chief says city has nothing to fear from US sanctions over national security law

Earlier, amid concern over Beijing's decision to draft a national security law tailor-made for Hong Kong, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo declared that the city no longer maintained a high degree of autonomy from the mainland.

Working from home: Robeco

Many people in the financial industry are still in lockdown in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Wellness Is the New Luxury After COVID-19 for China

In public discussions about healthy lifestyles, the definition of “being well” is usually reduced to ways of caring for one’s body while leaving out the emotional and mental aspects of wellness.

World Federation of Exchanges publishes update on industry cyber efforts during the pandemic

WFE members have all benefited from the use of established practices operating under dedicated teams and, where appropriate, standing up additional resources to facilitate the continued delivery of a safe and efficient marketplace.

Is the worst yet to come?

"I think the reality is probably somewhere in the middle."

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.

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