08/12/2016
More AT1 bonds expected after strong showing by RBS, StanChart
They performed well in the aftermarket, giving participants another sign that the asset class is breaking free of the malaise that has afflicted it for much of the year.
Wealth and Asset Management
08/12/2016
Set up family office and start archiving
Business families traditionally relied on the CFO of their business or the accountant to keep a watchful eye on the family finances.
08/12/2016
Singapore property firms, trusts facing record debt maturities as home prices drop
Credit Suisse Private Banking said it doesn't recommend smaller builders due to "relatively high" leverage.
08/12/2016
Enriching the young rich
A Switzerland Tourism circular said the service is being tested with selected travel trade partners this summer.
08/11/2016
OCBC Bank set to disrupt wealth management and customer service with these 3 startups
As it turns out that objective wasn’t just ‘blue-sky thinking’ on OCBC’s part.
08/11/2016
Brexit Uncertainty Has Wealthy Asians Looking West
Increased uncertainty and volatility has accelerated the trend
08/11/2016
WSJ: Sale price of Swiss bank BSI plummets due to 1MDB scandal
EFG had earlier announced that it planned to pay roughly 1.33 billion francs for Lugano-based BSI, in a deal expected to close later in the year.
08/11/2016
Chinese Lender Invests in Hong Kong Wealth Manager
We can form a partnership to develop high end wealth management for Chinese clientele.
08/10/2016
How wealthy Chinese move hundreds of billions abroad to buy assets
Capital flight remains a concern for the authorities. But experts think the government has it under control, for now
08/10/2016
Maybank unit ceases asset management operations at Thai subsidiary
MAMT ceased to be an indirect subsidiary of Maybank with effect from the closing date
08/10/2016
TriLake Partners Adds to Singapore Team
The hiring of another Senior Relationship Manager clearly shows that our business model continues to gain traction.
08/09/2016
U.S. Firm has Expansion Plans for Wealth Management in Thailand
The Eagle Gates Group expects to more than double its wealth-management staff in Asia over the next five years.
08/09/2016
Standard Life posts rise in offshore bonds, expands in India
Strong set of half year results for 2016 also included details of expansion into India’s private pension market
08/08/2016
Two new services offer wealth and health
The Sunday Times highlights a new low-cost investment and a health app
08/08/2016
Billionaire Li Ka-shing’s flagships tipped to post steady to slightly higher half-yearly profits
CK Hutchison and C K Property fare well despite weakness in ports, retail and energy businesses
08/08/2016
Yellow Brick Road shifts to franchise model
Wealth management firm Yellow Brick Road is to move to a franchise model as it focuses on increasing its financial planner numbers.
08/08/2016
Record High at DBS Wealth Unit
The strong income growth in the second quarter enabled profit before allowances to grow 10percent.
08/08/2016
Prime takes its largest stake in an advice firm
This will be the largest stake Prime has purchased in any one advice firm.
08/08/2016
Fitzpatricks Private Wealth inks partnership
He said he was attracted to Fitzpatricks due to its private ownership model, client first culture and strategic advice processes.
08/05/2016
Eagle Gates Group announces plans for wealth management club in Thailand
The addition of the APEX Club deepens Eagle Gates' presence in the Asia Pacific region and the potential is immense.