Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Assets under Asia's big private banks hit record

The amount contracted 4.7 per cent in 2015 as the region's economic growth slowed and mounting regulatory pressure forced banks to reject some clients.

Lombard Int’l hits high with €4.5bn in new business sales

Global high net worth life provider Lombard International saw its new business premiums rise to a record €4.5bn (£3.85bn, $4.78bn) over the last year, on the back of cited geographical expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Schroders sees long-term returns from Singapore Reits

They have lost favour amid concerns over rising US interest rates.

First Names Group shortlisted for two WealthBriefingAsia awards

Showcasing ‘best of breed’ providers in the global private banking, wealth management and trusted advisor communities, the WealthBriefingAsia Awards are designed to recognise companies, teams and individuals that the judging panel deemed to ha

Adapting to changing times for IFAs in Asia

The firm then saw an opportunity to accelerate its access to Asia by acquiring The Henley Group.

Credit Suisse’s Focus Is Asia’s Entrepreneurs

The bank’s Francesco de Ferrari says merging investment and private banking pays off for Asia’s wealthy.

Chinese Group Buys European Wealth Manager

This transaction is a significant milestone for us and a strong endorsement for our business.

AUM growth at Singapore’s private banks pipped rivals in 2016

The rate of growth at regional private banks has outstripped that of global peers

Nikko Asset Management builds on advances at home to target overseas clients

While it's “still too early to say we are very successful overseas

The changing shape of Asia’s private banking sector

Singaporean banks and Swiss specialists step up their presence in the sector

Singapore's DBS to boost private banking in London

SE Asian bank sees post-Brexit opportunities after Indonesian outflow from home market

DBS Sees Opportunity in Brexit

Singapore's largest bank thinks the recent Brexit vote by the U.K. could lead to more business links between Asia and Britain.

Nikko expands Ucits range with EM multi-asset fund

Nikko said the fund will target an excess return of Libor plus 5 to 6 per cent over a time horizon of between three and five years.

EFG International announces completion of legal integration of BSI’s Swiss business and launches its renewed brand

The completion of the legal integration of BSI’s current Swiss business marks a major milestone in the integration process, which remains well on track.

CreditEase Wealth Management and Tishman Speyer Become Global Strategic Partners

Many of our cooperative projects focus on value increase and rely on effective post-investment management to unlock values.

Hedge fund expat Stephen Fisher lists Point Piper pad, keeps Singapore home

The sale will presumably mark an end to Fisher’s well-positioned view of the start of each year’s Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race given the building’s vantage point from the top of Point Piper.

Wealth managers cash in on growing list of startup founders, nouveau rich push up demand for private bankers

For the Mumbai-based boutique wealth management firm that manages about 35,000 crore of some 700 families, business has been robust, growing 35-40% year-on-year.

Standard Chartered announces Private Banking Academy in partnership with Fitch Learning and INSEAD

Launching in May 2017, the programme is mandatory for all front-line employees and will include a rigorous assessment process that leads to certification.

Wealth management apprenticeship scheme launched in Hong Kong

The programme will then be rolled out on a broader scale, moving to a standard eight-week summer programme beginning with the next academic year.

Eyeing Eastern opportunities

It aims for the region to make up to 30% of its total AUM over the long run.

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