05/03/2019
Is Asia lacking in philanthropy?
The Steering Column takes it out for a spin.
Wealth and Asset Management
05/03/2019
Pictet WM eyes Indonesian and Chinese clients
Firm said its pure discretionary business in Asia is higher than the average in the region
05/01/2019
Q1 invested assets hit $551b at UBS' Asia-Pacific wealth division
The stronger results come on the back of a market rebound amid a dovish tone set by central banks.
05/01/2019
EFG International AG announces the completion of the acquisition of 51% of the Australian financial service provider Shaw and Partners
Building on the partnership with Shaw and Partners, which is a successful domestic player with a well-regarded and recognised brand in the region, offers significant growth opportunities for both parties.
05/01/2019
Schroders develops wealth tool for US bank’s global clients
Combines science of behavioural finance and investment education to improve choices for high net worths
05/01/2019
Empowering women is critical for the world’s economy and people
If banks and financial supervisors increased the share of women in senior positions, the banking sector would be more stable too.
05/01/2019
Hardly Anyone Is Too Poor to Share
A basic level of social protection is affordable nearly everywhere
04/29/2019
Netwealth opens new office, grows team
Netwealth joint managing director Matt Heine commented on the South Australian expansion and Dwyer's appointment in a statement.
04/29/2019
Malca-Amit: Growth Reflects the Multi-Decade Globalisation of Wealth and Asia’s Economic Miracle
Hubbis recently met with Ariel Kohelet, Managing Director, who recounted the company’s history, explained the uniqueness of its services and highlighted the company’s priorities for future growth in the Asia region.
04/29/2019
Benjamin Cavalli: «We Are Striving to Convince the Next Generation»
It takes time to win the trust of clients in Asia.
04/26/2019
Superpowers Elude UBS Wealth Megadivision
«It will mean improved efficiency, more sharing of best practices, greater returns on our investments and enhanced client service», Ermotti said when disclosing the move.
04/26/2019
ZEDRA Sets Sights on Asia as Market Dynamics and Client Needs Both Evolve
Deconinck explains ZEDRA’s expansion plans for Asia, why the firm’s suite of services is ideally suited for the world he sees ahead and why he is passionate about causes from helping young musicians to promoting human rights.
04/25/2019
Wealthy Asians to favour cash and gold, survey shows
In particular, 22% of wealth managers expect the political and economic environment in the country to make it easier for clients to create and protect wealth in 2019, as opposed to merely 11% in 2018.
04/24/2019
Credit Suisse Looks Into the Future
Supertrends are investment themes that link major secular developments such as political changes in the West
04/22/2019
China Everbright Bank secures nod for wealth management subsidiary
China’s wealth management sector has undergone a massive overhaul in the recent times.
04/18/2019
BNPP AM aims for new client segment in Malaysia
The firm is in discussions with a local asset manager to white-label its products for retail and wholesale clients.
04/17/2019
Swiss Bankers Head for China
The project has been received skeptically by the U.S. Switzerland's role isn't clear – the memo won't be made public until the pact is inked later this month.
04/17/2019
Asian Worries for Private Bankers
Credit Suisse had $205.1 billion in client assets and 580 relationship managers at the private-banking business.
04/17/2019
Nomura: Refining the Wealth Management Proposition for Asia’s UHNWIs
The firm focuses on ultra-high-net-worth-individuals and the upper end of HNWIs, tailoring advice and solutions.
04/16/2019
Australia's wealth takes half trillion hit
"This combined with falling housing values and the uncertainty around the coming Federal election has the potential to further negatively impact household wealth."