12/18/2015
Fosun chairman Guo Guangchang visits US after China probe
Two people with knowledge of his plans said he was already in New York on the first leg of a business trip.
Wealth and Asset Management
12/15/2015
More high net worth individuals looking to invest in private equity
With this in mind, DBS has launched its PE Access programme, targeted at clients with a net worth of at least S$50 million and looking at deals with a minimum size of S$5 million.
12/15/2015
OCBC’s wealth management business sizzles as loan growth fizzles out
“OCBC differentiates itself from peers when looking at its noninterest income composition."
12/15/2015
Major Japanese acquisition is vote of confidence in Jersey’s alternative fund servicing strengths
The recent acquisition of UBS Asset Management's Alternative Fund Services business by MUFG Investor Services underlines Jersey’s enduring strengths as a centre for global alternative funds business, according to Jersey Finance CEO Geoff Cook.
12/15/2015
More wealthy Asians turn to philanthropy - but on the quiet
Many established private banks have dedicated units to advise their wealth management clients on matters related to philanthropy.
12/14/2015
At Nippon Wealth, Japanese expats take on Hong Kong
Nippon Wealth's office in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, offers a million-dollar view of Hong Kong Island's famed skyscrapers. But CEO Tsutomu Nakajima has no time to enjoy the scenery.
12/11/2015
Crestone announces major partnerships
He added that Crestone's partners were selected "based on their leading market position, financial strength and specific expertise to support our offering to clients.
12/10/2015
Crestone secures commercial partners ahead of April start date
The soon-to-be independent firm confirmed that it will turn to CBA for services including transactional banking and foreign currency trade execution.
12/10/2015
IOOF division launches philanthropy services
The enhancement of the philanthropic services follows a recent QUT study that compared Australian giving habits to other Western nations and indicated Australia is well behind the US, UK and New Zealand.
12/08/2015
Morgan Stanley to capture Asian wealth from Singapore hub
Asian corporates are expected to demand investment banking services over the long term amid expansion overseas
12/08/2015
Credit Suisse chief John Knox points to further investment after hires
Credit Suisse on Tuesday announced internally that UBS co-head of equity capital markets Mr Cox will join its ranks next year.
12/07/2015
Guernsey signs MoU with Asian family office body
The signing of the MoU marked the culmination of an Asia trip by a Guernsey Finance delegation, accompanied by members of the Island's finance sector, which incorporated visits to Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai.
12/06/2015
Bank of Singapore exploring new frontiers in ME
Bank of Singapore looks set to expand its presence in Middle East through its Dubai base.
12/04/2015
Pictet Says Less Is More in Asian Private Banking
It may be smaller than its big Swiss rivals but a focus on wealth management is winning over clients.
12/03/2015
Guernsey Finance to open Hong Kong office
The central location at Three Pacific Place in Admiralty ensures Guernsey Finance is well-positioned to meet with Hong Kong-based practitioners and others from around Asia.
12/03/2015
Swiss Probe of Malaysia’s 1MDB Puts Falcon Bank in Spotlight
Small Zurich-based wealth manager landed in middle of controversy around Malaysian government fund
12/02/2015
NAB Asset Management continues to lift SMA education
“We’ve been looking for ways to help advisers understand how to make the most of this growing SMA trend and the latest edition of Benchmark is an important step.”
12/02/2015
Northern Trust Enhances Global Brokerage Capabilities
Strengthens global trading and transition management services
12/01/2015
Private Banking Industry In Asia. An Increasingly Difficult Business
It is important to correctly define what is meant by private banking, especially in the context of Asia.
12/01/2015
World’s biggest bank gets caught up in China investment scandal
Bad marketing and flawed investment products rocking the reputations of Chinese banks have now spread to the world’s biggest lender by assets.