Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Bank of Singapore: Evolving the Platform, Supported by Three Central Pillars

For the advisory platform, Van de Walle highlights two key changes the bank is aiming to achieve.

DBS Bank launches new card for HNIs

The launch of the Treasures Sparkle Infinite Card is an attempt to tap into the already-vast-and-growing potential of the HNW segment in the market, with the card intended to fulfil the needs of customers in this bracket.

Bond durations: what wealth managers recommend

Sanctum recommends a diversified portfolio of AAA-rated corporate bonds, banking and PSU bond funds, and short- and medium-term bonds.

More Professionalism in Managing Family Wealth Needed

The need to increase professionalism in managing the family’s affairs and creating a family office, with employees dedicated to the various tasks, is a natural step for Asia’s high wealth family groups.

DBS Bank Set to Double Wealth Assets in Thailand by 2023

To date, Thailand’s “growing pool” of HNWI continues to attract many investors all over the globe, including DBS and international private banking and asset management group LGT.

UN to launch Principles for Responsible Banking

The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.

Raffles FO opens in Taiwan

The concept of the family office is gaining acceptance in Taiwan against the backdrop of generational change, according to the Hong Kong-based multi-family office.

UBS bets on China’s Nasdaq-style exchange to offset a ban in Hong Kong: sources

The contribution may reach 50 per cent as soon as next year, with the bank working on two first-time offerings that may raise up to three billion yuan (S$582.5 million), they said.

HSBC Plans PR Blitz to Win Over Beijing

Bank aims to ‘enhance reputation’ amid fallout from Huawei

Top private bankers, wealth managers feted

Night’s big winners include Citi Private Bank which wins 'Best Private Bank, Asia', Societe Generale which wins 'Structured Products House of the Year', and Yuanta Securities for 'Best ETF Provider'

The Adapting HNW Life Insurance Business in Asia

The CRS provisions, as they have been adopted and implemented, have led to an evolution in how countries are adapting their fiscal policies in tandem with CRS.

Private bank targets Singapore wealth management sector

‘The only way to tap it is through partnerships’

Global HNWI wealth falls for first time in 7 years

The Middle East was the only region to buck the trend, increasing its HNWI population by 6%, while their wealth rose by over 4% in 2018.

DBS bolsters Thai wealth offering

DBS in Thailand aims to double its wealth AUM and relationship manager headcount by 2023, according to a statement from the firm.

Private banking and wealth management in Singapore

MAS also issues notices, guidelines, circulars and other written directions that apply to banks, merchant banks, CMSL holders and RFMCs, which are available on the MAS website.

A Wealth of Opportunities

The total amount of individual wealth in China exceeded 146 trillion yuan ($21 trillion) last year

SCB Julius Baer Launches With 'The Symphony Of Trust" Gala Night

As a highlight of the night, American musical legend Michael Bolton was flown in to give a private concert to the VIPs.

Boutique PB hopes to fill WM niche

Despite Asia’s talent shortage and competitive landscape, the Singapore arm of Liechtenstein-based VP Bank aims to be a wealth management specialist.

Responsible finance is leading sustainability theme for BMO responsible global emerging market equity strategy

The report marks the first time that BMO’ Responsible Global Emerging Market Equity team has mapped every one of the portfolio’s holdings to the SDGs, with an estimated 60% of holdings positively aligned.

Lu Global hopes to expand WM platform

The Ping An-owned, app-driven wealth management platform is looking for partners to grow outside Asia.

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