10/06/2013
Family offices bet on frontier markets
Investments in Africa, Latin America, Asia; private equity funds, with appealing returns, favoured
Wealth and Asset Management
10/06/2013
Asia to overtake US as top spot for millionaires
The Asia-Pacific region, which includes Australia, China and India, is on course to topple the US as being home to the majority of the world’s millionaires by next year.
10/03/2013
Wealth Management Mergers 'Inevitable'
UBS yesterday vehemently denied reports in DataRoom that it was looking to hive off part or all of its wealth management arm.
10/03/2013
India remains a difficult market for global wealth managers
India remains a difficult market for global wealth managers, who were drawn by its longer-term prospects only to find revenues being squeezed by cut-throat competition, high staff costs and subdued markets.
10/02/2013
Stanchart, DBS, HSBC among bidders for SocGen Asia private bank -sources
SocGen is selling the unit as part of wider restructuring to cut costs and boost profits
10/02/2013
UBS mulls options for Aust wealth management arm
Talk of proposals has emerged following a UBS management meeting in Sydney last week
10/01/2013
Wealth gurus scoop awards
These awards reflect that we are a true wealth management business
10/01/2013
Virtual FinFair: Bringing Independent Wealth Advisors Together … Virtually
On November 6, 2013, a world first will take place.
10/01/2013
Asia Pacific set to become world’s HNWI capital
Asia Pacific is set to topple North America from its throne as home to the most wealthy individuals next year
10/01/2013
HSBC launches innovative multi-asset investment platform with Asia Focused Solution
The offering will complement the bank's successful 'World Selection Portfolios' by providing investment opportunities that are professionally managed and tailored to different individuals' risk appetites and investment objectives.
09/30/2013
Aberdeen to invest more in Malaysia
Aberdeen Asset Management Plc plans to increase its investments in Malaysia soon.
09/30/2013
StanChart Pte Bank Open to Acquisitions for Growth
Standard Chartered Private Bank is open to growth via acquisitions, as more consolidation is on the cards for the Asian private banking industry
09/30/2013
Baird & Co. Opens Singapore Office as Asian Gold Demand Rises
Baird & Co., a U.K. precious-metals dealer, opened an office today in Singapore as physical demand for gold rises in Asia.
09/30/2013
Luxury Yachts Find Asian Buyers as Ranks of Wealthy Swell
Wealth among Asia-Pacific millionaires may top North America’s as soon as next year, according to a report published last month by Cap Gemini SA and Royal Bank of Canada.
09/30/2013
Labuan FSA Signs MoU With UAE, Taiwan Market Regulators
The Labuan Financial Services Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority and Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission to promote market integrity and efficacy of information exchange.
09/29/2013
Julius Baer to fight $100m lawsuit in Singapore
The plaintiffs’ claim amounting to about SGD 94 million and HKD 186 million
09/29/2013
UBS bootcamp readies private bankers for new front in wealth management
The wealth management industry is in the midst of a paradigm shift, from being about relationships to being about advice
09/25/2013
Hong Kong high-rollers growing fast
A HNWI must have at least US$1 million (HK$7.8 million) in investible assets.
09/25/2013
New wealth firm sets sights on HNW investors
Mr Hamilton said that clients in this market are looking to grow and retain wealth which differs from other areas of the finance market.
09/24/2013
Asia-Pacific HNI wealth reached $12 trillion in 2012
The population and wealth of Asia-Pacific's high net worth individuals increased at double and triple the rates of HNWIs in the rest of the world over the last five years