Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Ray White distances itself from Wealth Market

Property giant Ray White has moved to distance itself from family-owned Wealth Market, stressing it will have no directional affiliation with the soon-to-be-launched venture.

Paradigm Wealth Management acquires Melbourne-based practice

Melbourne-based advisory firm Paradigm Wealth Management has almost doubled its funds under advice to $350 million following the acquisition of independent planning practice, Portfolio Managers.

India: Any Way To Shake Off This Load?

In 1996, the chennai-based Indian Bank announced it had run up a loss of Rs 1,712 crore; its capital at next to nothing.

DBS ups high-net-worth assets by almost 30%

With the acquisition, DBS said it now has S$88 billion in high net worth assets under management and S$129 billion in assets under management for all wealth customers.

Guernsey delegation set to embark on two-week tour of Asia

Representatives from Guernsey are heading to Hong Kong and mainland China during the next fortnight to reinforce the Island's financial services offering to current and prospective Asian contacts.

Janus Corporate Solutions rebrands as Hawksford – GuideMeSingapore.com

Established in 2009, Janus is a leading corporate services business, providing corporate secretarial, tax and accountancy, business support and immigration services.

DeAWM bond funds to focus on bottom-up

Mr. Wong said that the products would mainly target corporate bonds in markets

Standard Chartered reducing diamond exposure; lenders demand extra collateral from diamantaires

It's a global decision by Stan-Chart. It's taking a relook at the business

Alibaba gets permission to set up private bank in China

Alibaba is the latest company outside the financial sphere to win approval to start a bank in China. Beijing hopes private banks will help in its drive to open up the economy to more competition and get private capital to more parts of the economy.

Alibaba Success Spurs Billionaire Modi’s CIO to Pre-IPO Fund

Amanat hit on the idea of starting the fund

Singapore 'a global hub for wealth management'

Switzerland has led the way, and Asia is following to some extent

Risk-wary rich opt for steady income and tax benefits

The survey also shows that despite the flat cash rate, affluent investors are still comfortable with their exposure to cash assets

Banks look for model to serve the wealthiest

We’re still finding a hybrid between the very bespoke, very small private banks in Europe and the retail platforms that many of us operate from here

Aberdeen to rebrand, expand Indonesian firm

Aberdeen Asset Management expects to take control of Indonesia's NISP AM in November, when it will rename the fund house's products, add headcount, rebrand and move office.

UBS launches 50th anniversary in Asia celebrations

To commemorate the 50th anniversary, UBS Singapore announced the launch of the UBS Singapore Youth Academy

Why European families are setting up in Asia

A growing number of European families are putting offices in Asia with a view to diversifying their asset base and investment exposure.

Shareholders livid as Macquarie Bank executive pay packets surge

The anger of investors and the broader public over the combined $58 million in executive salaries has been tempered by institutional investors

Banks can't sell wealth divisions: Perpetual

The major banks are stuck with their wealth management arms whether they like them or not, argues Perpetual Investments group executive Michael Gordon.

Standard Chartered global markets head dies at 42

Bloomberg News reports his death was announced in a company memo that said he was with the bank for 19 years and called him 'an important member of the Singapore country management team.'

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