03/14/2016
Stressed asset funds: Only for ultra HNIs
They could offer higher returns than traditional fixed-income funds, but holding period will be longer due to the risky underlying assets
Wealth and Asset Management
03/14/2016
UK’s Campden Wealth joins hands with Patnis to enter India
Campden Family Connect, a JV between Patni’s family office RAAY Global Investments and Campden Wealth will have Indian members with assets worth $30 million and above
03/14/2016
StanChart Singapore targets more segment crossselling
Doing more with existing clients” increases eciency and is a “big focus” for the bank’s Singapore operations.
03/11/2016
Why financial services / products suck for the rich (but not super rich)
In reality, the free coffee is where the VIP treatment ends for some millionaires.
03/11/2016
China’s shadow-bank boom keeps zombie firms alive
They have long been popular with retail investors seeking better returns than they can get from bank savings.
03/11/2016
Former ABN AMRO chief Angus James misses $2.5m payout
Mr James was made redundant in 2008 following a takeover bid by RBS.
03/11/2016
OCBC aims for innovations in wealth management as banks ramp up fintech drive
The programme will accept applications until March 17. Through the programme OCBC aims to become the first financial partner for fintech startups.
03/10/2016
Falcon Private Bank Seeks Distance From 1MDB Controversy
Swiss wealth management firm’s CEO defends compliance mechanisms
03/10/2016
Falcon bank says no business impact from 1MDB probe
The Malaysian fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad, is being investigated by several authorities, including Malaysia, Switzerland and the United States.
03/10/2016
China’s shadow-bank boom keeps zombie firms alive
They have long been popular with retail investors seeking better returns than they can get from bank savings.
03/09/2016
Capgemini Brings the Power of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud to Wealth Management Clients Worldwide
New cloud-based Financial Services offering provides fully integrated capabilities for improving wealth manager productivity and firm-wide agility
03/09/2016
Can China's Rich Hold Onto Their Wealth?
These are people whose total average assets are at least RMB 10 million a day, over a one-month period.
03/09/2016
Can China's Rich Hold Onto Their Wealth?
These are people whose total average assets are at least RMB 10 million a day, over a one-month period.
03/08/2016
Wealth managers keeping faith with Japan
Wealth managers appear to be keeping faith with Japanese equities despite the recent poor performance of the country's economy
03/08/2016
China's $3.6 Trillion Wealth Management Product Pool Threatens Banks
Wealth management products continue to grow faster than bank deposits.
03/08/2016
Wealth manager announces direct-to-consumer offering
Bristow said the engine works based on user inputs, and enables clients to choose to manage their own investments or seek out advisers.
03/08/2016
Singapore Banks Eye Barclays’ Private Bank
Taking a step back, why are they interested? Wealth is growing strongly in Asia
03/07/2016
Maples Fiduciary Continues Global Expansion
The initial focus will be on Hong Kong company incorporations and corporate services, while also providing the standard services offered by Maples Fiduciary’s offices globally, including directorships, trusts, board support, private client and accou
03/07/2016
Family Office Expert Outlines Future For Chinese Market
The tenth annual report found that a 71% surge in Asian billionaires over the next decade would put the continent’s billionaire population on par with the US
03/07/2016
Citibank strengthens wealth management
Park added that Citi Priority helps cut transaction cost through digital banking channel as well as providing customers with freedom and flexibility in transactions.