11/22/2017
How UBP is adapting to Asia’s changing landscape
In the bank’s first full year since UBP’s acquisition of the Coutts Asia business, Michael Blake foresees a positive path forward.
Wealth and Asset Management
11/22/2017
No ‘threat’ in focusing on HNW clients
The fact is that providing traditional advice is expensive, and people with a higher net-worth have more complex circumstances that are less suitable to be addressed by technology.
11/22/2017
Singapore Wealth Firms Weather Tax Transparency, Minister Says
Firms in Singapore haven’t seen a ‘significant’ outflow: Rajah
11/22/2017
Insurance key to structuring Asian wealth
He believes that it’s when the market isn’t performing well that the insurance sector sees a surge in interest from advisors and their clients.
11/21/2017
Thailand wants the rich to not just buy homes, but invest in high-end and tech sectors
To capture more wealthy global citizens to live in Thailand, she said the country had made an aggressive push on extending its visa schemes, including allowing foreigners to live in the country for up to 20 years.
11/21/2017
HSBC’s Swiss private bank fined for systemic failures in selling structured products
This case was referred to the SFC by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority following its investigation into issues arising from numerous complaints.
11/20/2017
UBS Asset Management Launches Onshore Equity Fund in China
The fund will invest primarily in the A-share market and is available to both qualified institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals based in China.
11/20/2017
Charles Schwab re-enters Australian market
American wealth management giant Charles Schwab Corporation has re-opened an office in Sydney after exiting the Australian market in 2000.
11/20/2017
Nilekanis sign Giving Pledge, donate half their wealth to charity
A first-generation entrepreneur, Nandan Nilekani is estimated to be worth $1.7 billion, deriving most of his wealth from Infosys stocks.
11/20/2017
BNP Paribas Asset Management Restructures For Efficiency
BNPP AM Aims To Meet The Growing Needs Of Investors Seeking Innovative Solutions
11/20/2017
Morgan Stanley’s Global Chief Insists World Economy More Stable Than Many Imagine
James Gorman Shares His Views On The Opening Up In China
11/20/2017
Netwealth, Hub24 growth a sign wealth management incumbents are struggling
The year to June 2018 is shaping up as another year of net outflows from the investment management division,
11/20/2017
UBS Looking To Expand Wealth Management Services For Women
Swiss Bank's Initiative Also Targets Growing Female Affluence In Asia
11/19/2017
Zeal Asset Management Goes Digital In Effort To Grow Chinese Presence
Privately Owned Hong Kong Investment Manager Has Partnered With Tianhong
11/19/2017
A Wolf Of Wall Street In Hong Kong Leaves The Pack For Life Of Charity
Former Investment Banker Uses Knowledge Of Billion Dollar Deals To Help Get Millions
11/17/2017
Julius Baer launches fourth edition of Wealth Report
The lifestyle index is showing a positive and consistently appreciating trend across Asia.
11/17/2017
Japan’s GPIF Mulls Use Of AI In Pension Asset Management
The Government Pension Investment Fund Is Considering Using Artificial Intelligence Technology To Manage Its Assets
11/16/2017
Singapore's wealth per adult is the ninth highest globally
Wealth distribution in Singapore is only moderately unequal.
11/15/2017
Bank of China opens private banking arm in London
Many people from these wealthy Chinese families end up studying or investing in the UK.
11/14/2017
ICBC Begins Robo Wealth Management
The value of China’s total robo-adviser services.