05/13/2015
Wealth managers in Singapore woo the emerging affluent
Industry observers say wealth managers are also looking to provide more than just financial-related services, to keep their clients.
Wealth and Asset Management
05/13/2015
Wealthy Asians turn to the internet for investment tips
The attraction of the internet is luring highnetworth Asians away from wealth managers as they look for investment opportunities in blogs and social media, raising questions over traditional sources of advice.
05/13/2015
Luxembourg Private Bank to close Singapore office
Despite the potential that Asia represents in terms of private banking markets, this decision was adopted after reviewing BIL group’s international presence in light of the new strategic framework and after completion of necessary procedures and int
05/12/2015
Ultra high net-worth Chinese investors set to pile into UK property following David Cameron election victory
The British government has been wooing big business and high net worth individuals in the country in a big way.
05/12/2015
NAB Wealth boss muted on rise of IFAs
NAB Wealth group executive Andrew Hagger has said the bank intends to grow both its adviser and IFA channels
05/12/2015
All Things Nice launches Fine Wine Investment arm to tap HNIs in India
With regard to investing in wine, Agarwal states, “We build bespoke portfolios of carefully selected investment grade wines for private investors.
05/11/2015
Crest Cap to buy 25% in Bangalore-based family office
Credence, a startup in the wealth management space that was floated by three former employees of Citibank, now plans to leverage on Crest's reach to have a pan-India footprint in the fast growing wealth management space for ultra-rich clients.
05/10/2015
Great disruption looming for Asian banks
The cosy relationship between private banks and underwriters is an ideal target, says Jonathan Rogers.
05/08/2015
Macquarie chief Nicholas Moore's pay soars to $16.5m
Macquarie Group chief executive Nicholas Moore makes more in 12 minutes than the average worker in Australia earns in a full working week
05/08/2015
Bank results underpin wealth management new era
As the big four banks prepare for the end of the extraordinary bull run experienced since the global financial crisis, their wealth management arms also gear up for a new era.
05/08/2015
Asia's richest entrepreneurs under 40
The rankings underscore China's ability to churn out billionaires even as economic growth slows to multi-year lows.
05/07/2015
A return would be a win-win for HSBC and China
HSBC’s return Hong Kong would have a seismic impact on China’s banking sector
05/07/2015
WINNERS: Asian Private Banker Asset Management Awards For Excellence 2014/15
Asian Private Banker has announced the winners of the following categories for the Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2014/15.
05/07/2015
Far Eastern consortium set for major spending spree in Birmingham
Ms Li – a former Miss Taiwan beauty queen – said that she wanted to use Birmingham as an example
05/06/2015
AM alpha sells Sydney asset, strengthens Asia Pacific investment
AM alpha said that it had increased its Asia Pacific investment portfolio. The real estate firm is currently managing an Asia Pacific and European portfolio of over $2.5 billion.
05/06/2015
Swiss Private Bannk names J. Safra Sarasin banker as Asia head
He has been chief executive of J. Safra Sarasin's Singapore office since 2013 and held roles for BNP Paribas's private bank in Switzerland and Asia before that.
05/06/2015
Why British stamps are sparking a big-money philately boom in China
STAMP collecting is a hobby that has long since passed its peak in Britain. But in China, the trend is booming.
05/05/2015
Wealth effect? Why Asia’s missing the boat
Year to date, the MSCI Emerging Asia Index has risen 12.7 percent
05/05/2015
HSBC: 'The UK has rejected the concept of universal banking'
Chief executive Stuart Gulliver gives further hints that bank will move abroad as bank's profits rise
05/05/2015
Head of Coutts International set to exit following UBP deal
The purchase of Coutts International, which is based in Switzerland, is part of an aggressive expansion by UBP, but the bank is reliant on retaining key private bankers to make a success of the deal.