Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Private bank taking look at Barclays Asia wealth arm - CEO

Barclays has picked Lazard to help advise on the deal amid efforts to scale back in Asia, three sources with knowledge of the matter said last month.

Old Mutual buys AAM Advisory, focuses on Singapore and HK only

Old Mutual Wealth has today signed an agreement to buy the Singapore-based expat-focused financial advisory firm AAM Advisory as part of its plans to concentrate the Old Mutual International business on only two core markets in North/SE Asia.

China's Gold Buying to Top 200 Tons This Year, Barclays Says

In 2016, buying may average about 17.9 tons a month, or 215 tons over the full year

Affluent Asians buying dollar bonds abandoned by risk-averse foreign funds

That's helping to keep a lid on borrowing costs for Asia's investment-grade firms, which are paying lower premiums for international notes than their US peers for the first time in nearly seven years, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch i

Credit Agricole Private Bank taps old name for new gold

This rebranding is the culmination of the Indosuez Wealth Management group's strategic transformation that began in 2012 and is based on the foundations of the bank's identity - its 140 year heritage, business model, ambitions and footprint acr

Shinhan Financial Group Starts Wealth Management for Foreigners in Korea

The Shinhan Financial Group is also planning to open more private wealth management centers in order to maintain its leadership in the wealth management sector.

A Hong Kong move unlikely to slash HSBC tax bill

HSBC said last year that it was considering a possible shift overseas from London, citing higher taxes and tighter regulation in Britain and a desire to be closer to faster-growing Asian markets.

What we already know about Asian bonuses at Goldman, JPM, BAML, MS, Deutsche, Barclays and Stan Chart

Here’s what we’ve gleaned so far about bonuses at global banks in Asia.

Bank appoints Lazard to sell Asia wealth business

The sale is likely to attract interest from Swiss rivals with larger operations in the region, such as UBS, Credit Suisse and Julius Baer, as well as from local groups, such as DBS in Singapore.

Any Future of Wealth Management in Asia?

Wealth Management segment is on fire to help high net-worth clients in Asia with troubled business environment

HSBC board to meet, China's role in Hong Kong a factor in HQ debate

At the two-day meeting, directors will also focus on the bank's strategy, with a decision on the domicile issue possibly coming as early as this week.

Multi-family office signs MoU for Expansion to India

He has been the architect of several cross border transactions from countries like UK, Germany, Singapore, Vietnam and United States.

Vistra Hong Kong wins 'Trust Company of the Year' Award

Now in their fifth year, the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards were established to highlight the excellence of the advisers and managers in the private wealth sector in the major international financial centres.

Global Banks Push to Manage Asians’ Rising Wealth

Firms hire more private bankers, seek to show clients advice is needed in turbulent markets; handing out perks

Geneva’s oldest private bank says PBOC has ordered suspension of funds that channel domestic savings abroad

The 200-year-old Swiss bank which controls HK$1.6 trillion of client assets worldwide and is still one of the few actual private banks still funded by its partners’ own capital - last year entered into a partnership agreement with Fujian-based Indus

UBS unit launches training scheme for client advisers

"Wealthy clients seek professionals who understand their unique challenges, passions and ambitions," said Mr Josef Stadler, head of global ultra- high-net worth at UBS Wealth Management.

Swiss private bank Lombard Odier says PBOC has ordered suspension of funds that channel domestic savings abroad

Lombard Odier confirms that PBOC suspension will affect RQDII investment

Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management comes to Lismore

It will also offer specialist advice and help clients find the most competitive rates, products and services in the marketplace.

UBS to double staff in China over 5 years

CEO Sergio Ermotti unveiled the Swiss banking group's plans here against a backdrop of market turmoil, including an unstable yuan and plunging stock prices.

HSBC gearing up for S'pore incorporation

They are required to put capital of at least $1.5 billion in Singapore and may be allowed to open more outlets and ATMs.

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