Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Vistra Singapore wins 'Trust Company of the Year' Award

Vistra Singapore has received an award for 'Trust Company of the Year' at the Citywealth International Financial Centre Awards held on 23 January at the Grange City Hotel in London.

British wealth advisor Anton Casey leaves Singapore for Perth after 'poor' remark

A SINGAPORE-BASED British wealth adviser who set off a firestorm by publicly insulting Singaporeans who have to rely on public transport has "parted ways" with his former employer, the firm says.

Standard Chartered boss says takeover talk is "rubbish"

Standard Chartered's chief executive said takeover talk that has resurfaced around his bank after recent problems is "rubbish" and the Asia-focused lender's prospects remain strong.

Credit Suisse Bonuses to Include Bonds That Can Be Wiped Out

A representative for Zurich-based Credit Suisse confirmed the memo’s contents.

Trends in international versus domestic wealth management M&A

This is the most authoritative look at consolidation activity in the global wealth space.

A Porsche-driving British wealth manager offends with ‘stench’ quip

I wish for nothing more than to be forgiven for my poor judgement

‘Challenges remain’ for CIMB group

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is expected to see its recently acquired banking business of Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc’s Asian operations to only break even in second-half of this year.

Advisers should train to fight tax evasion: FPA

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre should train financial advisers on identifying and avoiding cases of tax evasion and money laundering, the Financial Planning Association said.

RCBC benefits from tie-ups with foreign lenders

The Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s partnerships with foreign lenders have proven to be more effective than putting more investments in subsidiaries abroad

DBS in talks to buy private bank

It was unclear how much Southeast Asia's biggest lender would be willing to pay for the bank, but previous estimates from financial sources have valued it at between $300 million and $400 million.

InDIA: Big private sector banks eye rural rich

The banking group, which is renowned for taking the cream of the clientele, has found a new one - the rural rich.

UBS, the chairman’s daughter, and a row over bank connections

She may only be a junior banker but Joyce Wei has caused quite a stir in the past few days in the Hong Kong capital markets.

China 'FATCA' obliges mainland residents to declare offshore assets

China’s new reporting offshore asset reporting requirements affect individuals residing in the country for more than a year, and corporations registered in China.

Standard Chartered back atop takeover target list

Now this UK-based commercial lender specialising in Asia, Africa and the Middle East is back at the top of the list for many investment bankers and analysts as the most likely target of a big banking takeover.

Alpen Asset Advisors to service HNW's in the Middle East and South Asia

Alpen Asset Advisors is an associate of the Investment Bank, Alpen Capital which has an extensive presence in the GCC and India.

China’s Wealth Management Products (WMPs) Lure Investors With Higher Yields [CHARTS]

Legally they are not deposits

Wealth management group SMA funds on platform up 70 per cent

Wealth management group Praemium has reported a 70 per cent jump in funds on its separately managed accountplatform in the last year.

Listed wealth management company sells last NZ asset

The firm is migrating to Guernsey as a prelude to the company seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange

Aberdeen chief shrugs off Asia growth concerns

At the end of December, assets under management fell to £193.6bn.

One third of Chinese companies listed in London have done so through Jersey

Jersey Finance attended the China Business Conference in London this week to emphasise the importance of Jersey to enable investment by Chinese companies into the UK.

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