Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Equity Trustees to buy ANZ Trustees for $150m

Equity Trustees is Australia’s largest independent trustee services company and the ANZ said its trustee business is a natural fit for them in a consolidating sector.

Private banks change tactics in talent war

The Asian private banking industry is notorious for poaching but after a decade of waging a talent war, many institutions are changing tactics.

HSBC Asset Management India launches fund of funds

The new fund offer of HSBC Managed Solutions opened on April 9

UBS now has 1,120 wealth advisers in Asia

The new recruits will be based in Hong Kong

UBS hires 88 wealth advisers in Asia this year

The advisors are based largely in Hong Kong and Singapore, UBS's key wealth management centres in Asia, bringing the total number of client advisors in the region to 1,120.

Ultra rich look to pour cash into commercial real estate

Typically HNW individuals are active asset managers

Affin to launch wealth management unit after deal

The new business, named "Affin-Hwang", would be anchored around Affin's investment advisory business as part of the bank's plan to be a top five investment bank in each if its business segments.

Alibaba launches new wealth management product Zhaocai Bao

Industry sources said that Alibaba is building an operational line

IIFL Wealth Management acquires majority stake in India Alternatives Investment Advisors

Inda Alt Fund is a private equity fund registered with SEBI. It is a distinctive private equity fund with an initial commitment of Rs. 230 crore that involves primarily in mid growth stage companies.

DBS-SG deal could spark trend: Scorpio

DBS’s purchase of Société Générale’s Asia private banking business could presage similar east-west tie-ups, says consultancy Scorpio Partnership.

DBS Bank donates $25 million to National Gallery Singapore

In the largest single cash donation by a corporate body to an arts institution, DBS Bank has donated $25 million to the National Gallery Singapore.

Financial assets may be part of wealth tax

The finance ministry has proposed to expand the ambit of wealth tax to include financial assets but has significantly raised the threshold for the levy.

Private bank M&A set to continue in Asia

It is in line with the stated aspirations of many of Asia’s regional banks.

Infocus declares the future is bright as it reclaims its independence

InFocus Wealth Management was ready to comply with the full measure of the Future of Financial Advice reforms on July 1 last year.

European asset management heavyweight subsidiary acquires Fund Management fixed income business

The Kuala Lumpur-based subsidiary of the European asset management heavyweight, acquired the fixed income business of Fund Management, also of Kuala Lumpur

Nordea gains license to access China A-Share market

The Chinese government has granted Nordea Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor status, allowing it to trade directly in China's A-Share market through stock exchanges in Shenzen and Shanghai.

'Shanghai's Hutchison Whampoa' acquires 19.2% of German Private Bank

The investment was done by injecting about €98.5 million ($135.7 million)

India’s ultra-rich hire pros to manage personal wealth

As new millionaires emerge every year, a family office is becoming the norm rather than the exception, according to wealth management experts.

Westpac leads on wealth cross-sell

Westpac leads the other big four banks when it comes to cross selling wealth management products

AMP restructures sales teams, appoints new head

AMP has revamped its strategic marketing and sales division, bringing together its wealth management and insurance sales teams.

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