Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Swiss Private Bank Eyes Asian Deal

UBP is profitable in Asia, but small for its ambitions, according to de Picciotto, who is the son of firm founder Edgar de Picciotto.

Doing wealth solutions the right way

This longevity drives their philosophy of taking a long-term view when dealing with a client.

DBS to Hire Private Bankers to Tap $19 Trillion Asia Market

Hiring to cover Southeast, North Asia, international plus NRIs

UBS Group wants 51% sake in Chinese securities joint venture

At present, State-owned Beijing Guoxiang Asset Management Co Ltd holds the major 33 percent stake in UBS Securities while UBS Group holds 24.9 percent.

Setback for Credit Suisse in Asia

The Zurich-based bank has poured financial resources into technology and staff in the fast-growing Chinese market.

Asia-Pacific Dominates As World’s Richest Region

In 2015, the HNWI population in the region grew by 9.4%, while their wealth surged by just under 10%.

UBS' Crisis of Identity

The shift from profit-seeker to do-gooder lays bare conflicts of interests and contradictions that are inevitable with a sprawling multinational firm with often disparate interests.

HNWI growth outpacing super: Research

Putting the sector into perspective, Rainmaker noted that there are about 255,000 HNWIs in Australia, representing $1.2 trillion in aggregate investment capital.

My top pick: nine wealth managers' favourite funds

Our readers are choosing undervalued funds that may have been missed on other investors’ radars.

Brown Brothers Harriman supports launch of Daiwa SB Investments’ first Hong Kong Domiciled Fund

The entry of a leading Japanese asset manager into the Hong Kong fund space affirms Hong Kong’s draw as a fund domicile and supports the growth potential of the Mutual Recognition of Funds channel,” says Scott McLaren, Head of the BBH Hong Kon

Carolyn Leng: Planning for a multigenerational wealth transfer

This is a vast difference from how the previous generation used to approach this matter, says Carolyn Leng, head of CIMB Private Banking.

CIMB sells stakes in asset managers to joint venture partner Principal

The deal, which is pending regulatory approval, is expected to be completed in the second quarter.

Vontobel's Financial Markets Outlook for 2018

The global investment grade bond markets recorded a modest increase (currency hedged) globally.

What you need to know about Asian private banking jobs in 2018

Private banking has enjoyed one of the most buoyant job markets in Asian financial services for several years. But technology, compliance costs and skill shortages are now changing the face of careers in the sector.

Credit Suisse named Asia Pacific's best private bank for the third consecutive year

"Asia's private banking industry enjoyed a stellar 2017 on account of strong markets and client activity."

Standard Chartered Launches Premium Banking in Ten Countries

The programme will launch in phases in ten countries, with individual market announcements to follow.

Wealth industry landscape set to alter dramatically

ANZ Banking Group sold its life insurance business to Swiss giant Zurich for $2.85 billion

Wealthy Banker Starts Family Office

The family office will be set up by Venkat Subramanian, who currently runs a long-short fund for Kotak.

Corporate Recruiter Swaps Swiss Banks

The fight for wealth management talent in Asia is well documented.

First Aussie fixed income mandate for global manager

A global asset manager with Swiss heritage landed its first Australian fixed income mandate recently as a wealth management firm announced the latest additions to its multi-manager suite

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