Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Rich Asians Face Billions in Losses on Structured Notes

About 5%, or more than $80 billion, of Asian private banking assets outside mainland China is probably tied to such notes, estimates University of Hong Kong Professor Dragon Tang.

Quarterly Commentary: Policies Provide Economic Life Support

The arc of global financial markets during the first quarter of 2020 corresponded with the unfolding realization that controlling the outbreak would require government-mandated shutdowns

Chinese HNWIs Keep on Spending — But on What?

Indeed, luxury brands need to prioritize digital transformation if they intend to maintain a strong focus on the Chinese consumer.

World Health Day 2020: Things to do during lockdown

While the medical force is serving at the frontline

Southeast Asian nations ramp up stimulus to cushion coronavirus impact

The new measures announced on April 6 by Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat include increased wage subsidies for all companies, rent waivers, waiver of levies on foreign workers, and a S$600 cash payout for each adult Singaporeans.

Francois Monnet: «Our Advice is Not to Bottom-Fish»

But uncertainties about the extent of the infection and the long term impact on the economy continue to dominate every investor’s mind.

China’s economy not recovering ‘with equal velocity’

After China’s “more draconian” approach to containing the spread of the coronavirus, it is now providing evidence of recovery as activities begin to normalise.

Lockdown Burnout: An employer’s guide to exhausted staff

At this disrupted time, many businesses and their key staff are working harder than ever to give ‘business as usual’ service.

Seeds of our protection

One in five plant species is estimated to be threatened with extinction worldwide. Around the world scientists and plant enthusiasts are working to preserve our bio-heritage. But why does it matter so much?

What Next for Family Offices in India?

In the last couple of years, the family office space in India has evolved a lot.

Slump in Australian M&A has bankers eyeing rescue deals

The travel restrictions imposed by governments to contain the outbreak also ground the bankers and their deals.

‘Mukesh Ambani’s wealth falls 28%, not among top 10 richest’

The report noted that he lost over $300 million a day these past two months.

Asian Development Bank: «Worst Pandemic in a Century»

Although developing economies in Asia will suffer a sharp 2020 slowdown, 2021 growth is expected to reaccelerate to 6.2 percent, led by East Asia’s 6.5 percent.

Generali Life CEO in Thailand on Building its Proposition and Being 100% Customer-Centric

Generali Thailand is more than merely its core business of life insurance, as the firm also spans accident and health (A&H).

Hong Kong Welcomes HSBC, StanChart to Relocate Home

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority followed up last week with the reassurance of healthy local balance sheets and the lacking need to cancel dividends.

Jobs destroyed worldwide as coronavirus triggers deep recession

The International Labor Organization last month warned almost 25 million jobs will be lost if the virus isn’t controlled.

Gartner CFO Survey Reveals That 62% of CFOs Plan SG&A Cuts This Year Due to Coronavirus Related Disruptions

CFOs Should Follow Four Cost-Cutting Tactics

Not buy time yet: Lonsec

The earnings part is the trickier of the two.

Shanghai displaces Hong Kong as world’s leading IPO hub

According to IPO bankers and accountants, firms in the e-commerce, healthcare, and biotechnology sectors and some financial institutions are planning to launch deals in Hong Kong in the second half of the year.

A cautious consumer rebound takes hold in China - Fidelity comments

Consumption of staples is clearly outshining discretionary or luxury goods in what is still very much a lukewarm and uneven recovery.

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