Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

UOB Asset Management aims 40% growth

The Singapore-registered company, which recently demerged its various joint ventures in the fund management business in Malaysia, plans to launch one product every two months.

Global players reinforce leadership in wealth management as costs rise - Euromoney Research

Higher regulatory costs and lower margins have played into the hands of the global private banks that have been able to weather the storm better than their smaller peers.

Deutsche Bank to “selectively” recruit senior bankers in Asia amid heavy post-bonus hiring

Deutsche Bank will be looking to capitalise on this candidate movement by cherry picking senior bankers.

Taiwan gearing up to tap the huge market potential for wealth management

Foreign banks in Taiwan are gearing up to tap the huge market potential for wealth management created by the upcoming large-scale relaxation of the OBU business, under the auspices of the country's free economic pilot zone,

China's nouveau riche boost medical tourism sector

South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan have been pursuing the development of their medical tourism industry, capitalizing in part on the growing demand for their services among China's nouveau riche

SEI Study: Wealth Managers Must Combine Value and Values to Attract World's Wealthy

This is the first of four papers that will be released during the year, each analysing a phase of the wealth management customer journey.

Wealth management now third of YBR revenue

YBR attributed strong growth in wealth revenue to the launch of its low-cost superannuation product RetireRight

Melbourne rich-lister looks tobuy stakes in up to five boutique wealth management firms

Bennelong has formed a bespoke wealth management group, led by Fiona Rowland, which aims to tap into the burgeoning business of managing money for wealthy individuals and families.

Australia: Reliance on wealth management honey pot scrutinised by APRA

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's research exercise into the operation of the committed liquidity facility has thrown up an intriguing and even alarming issue for the banking industry.

Singapore's Temasek to be 'model' for SOE reform

China will learn from Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd, using the government investment corporation as a model for the reform of asset management

BBY to Hire More Than 100 Australian Private-Wealth Staff

BBY Ltd. plans to double the number of staff in its unit catering to individuals this year, seeking to boost revenue from Australia’s A$1.6 trillion retirement savings industry.

Selling dreams: 38 Indian millionaires have moved to UK since 2008

The MAC’s recommendations are usually accepted and implemented by the Home Office

Trends in China’s Wealth Management Industry

Celent projects that China’s wealth management market will hit US$12 trillion in assets by 2014. After 10 years of rapid growth, the market now faces a turning point as disruptive entrants and a more open environment challenge the incumbents.

Standard Chartered retains auditor

Standard Chartered has chosen to retain KPMG as its auditor following a tendering process which was expected to lead to a change.

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

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