08/06/2020
Wealth Management in Thailand: On Track to Deliver but More Challenges Ahead
In the expansive and fascinating Hubbis Digital Dialogue of July 30, a panel of experts debated the state of the Thai wealth management industry.
Wealth and Asset Management
08/05/2020
Hang Seng’s wealth biz revenues down 40%
Customers were delaying long-term investment decisions due to the uncertain market environment, the bank said.
08/05/2020
Ninety One Boosts Fixed Income Team in Asia
Founded in South Africa in 1991 as Investec Asset Management, the firm completed its demerger from Investec Group and its rebrand to Ninety One in March.
08/05/2020
DBS launches new solutions to bolster Singaporeans' retirement plans and financial resilience amid tough times
Solutions include retirement tool in NAV Planner and a retirement portal that provides estate planning advice and services
08/04/2020
CCB Principal AM gains Hong Kong licences
Separately, UBS SDIC AM’s licences in the territory were removed.
08/04/2020
CSOP AM preps its first ETF in Singapore
The firm will also make use of the new variable capital company framework for the fund.
08/03/2020
Gold/Silver: the early stages of a long-term bull market
Despite the impressive 30% rally for gold and 70% rally in silver from the March lows, the precious metals are likely still in the early stages of a long-cycle bull market.
08/03/2020
SMP Group completes acquisition
The deal has been undertaken with the support of Palatine Private Equity LLP, the UK midmarket private equity house that partnered with SMP in its 2019 management buy-out, with additional debt funding from Apera Asset Management.
08/03/2020
HSBC’s First-Half Profit Dive Misses Analyst Forecasts
The bank also warned of expected damage to its core capital ratio as worsening credit ratings impact its risk-weighted asset ratio.
08/03/2020
Post-Merger Franklin Templeton’s Asia AUM Exceeds $160 Billion
Real estate capabilities of our combined organization, in particular infrastructure, will be a meaningful diversification opportunity going forward, for investors seeking yield in Singapore.
07/31/2020
Higher for longer gold prices
Doing so would require that central banks signal higher tolerance for inflation and an ability to stop interest rates from following it upwards.
07/31/2020
Family offices need to stay cyber-vigilant in this fast-changing world
There are two main lines of attack for cyber criminals: hacks and scams.
07/31/2020
China Fiscal Stimulus – Careful Calibration
Over the next five years, we expect new infrastructure to unlock RMB15tn in investment to support this transition.
07/31/2020
Family offices seek out foreign partners as HNIs look to invest outside India
Global markets have outperformed India over the past four-five years.
07/31/2020
AMP provides update on 1H 20 results
AMP has prioritised servicing clients throughout this period, including temporarily increasing resources
07/30/2020
Goldman Sachs hikes 12-month gold price forecast to $2,300
The surge in gold prices is being driven by a potential shift in the U.S. Fed towards an inflationary bias to account for political tensions and an expectations that coronavirus infections will rise, says Goldman
07/30/2020
Lombard Odier: Why This Man Sold Tons of Gold
He did not specify the exact amount that was sold.
07/29/2020
HSBC launches ESG solutions team
This new group will work with all our bankers across sector, product and geography to assess client needs and deliver actionable solutions which are in the best interests of our clients.”
07/29/2020
Pimco sees defaults rising in Asia as stimulus is wound back
The trend may already be underway: a growing number of Asian firms are deferring their bond payments on mounting financial stress, while a rising number of investment-grade companies are slipping into junk territory.
07/28/2020
Singapore Upgrades Family Office Talent With «Skills Map»
The latest initiative to strengthen talent in the segment is in line with the ongoing trend of family office increasingly opting for Singapore as its choice of booking center.