Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hedge fund and family office middle office firms merge

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AMP chief steps down as wealth management company's first-half profit increases

In wealth management, AMP’s largest business unit, operating earnings for 1H 13 were up 20 per cent

Wealth division contributes to record CBA profits

The bank met its target of becoming the market leader for customer satisfaction and completed its six-year core banking modernisation.

ANZ supports overseas investment into Australia through its new SIV solution

The SIV program aims to bring investment into the Australian economy

Wealth-X Is A Finalist For The 2013 Red Herring Top 100 Asia Award

Wealth-X, the world's leading ultra high net worth intelligence provider announced it has been selected as a finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Asia award

6,000 Singaporeans employed in private banking services sector

Singapore has about 40 financial institutions offering private banking services. The sector has created good quality jobs and now employs about 9,000 people, two thirds of them are Singapore citizens.

NAB confirms redundancies in wealth division

National Australia Bank has confirmed redundancies in a number of roles within its wealth management division following a strategy to digitalise the business.

Private banking changes courting strategy for Asia

The region represents a vast untapped marketplace for niche banking services

Acuma plans expansion across Gulf and Asia

Acuma, a UAE wealth management company, plans to expand in the GCC and Asia following its takeover last month by the world's largest independent financial advisory company.

Chinese Crackdown on Luxury to Drive Demand

The tradition of gift-giving extends back many years in Chinese culture

Law firm acquires wealth management business

Listed law firm ILH Group has expanded into wealth management with the acquisition of Capricorn Investment Partners

Ultra-HNIs To Make Safe Investments From Now On

The prolonged economic slowdown in India without an early recovery has an adverse impact on the spending behaviour of ultra-high net worth individuals.

Indian ultra-HNI count rises to 100,900

The population of Indian ultra-HNHs is estimated to have grown to around 100,900 in 2012-13, and is expected to triple to around 329,000 over the next five years

Wealth management products largest share of assets under custodianship

CBA reports growth in custody market

Independent advisers more loyal to their licensees

The rate of approval was lower among advisers belonging to an aligned group, with 60% of them willing to recommend their licensee, 21% indifferent and 21% critical.

Standard Chartered Knocked By $1bn Korean Business Hit

Standard Chartered, which makes more than 90% of its profits in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, said Korea remains its most difficult market and that it was writing down the value of the business.

'Havoc' as HSBC prepares to close diplomatic accounts

The head of the UK's Consular Corps told the Mail on Sunday the decision has created "havoc".

HSBC Half-Year Profits Rise 10% To £9.2bn

Banking giant HSBC Holdings reported pretax profit of $14.1bn in the first half to end-June, an increase of 10% compared with the same period in 2012.

Jersey courting Asian investors as funds domicile

A promoter for the UK island is targeting asset owners and fund managers in the region, but may struggle against established players such as the Caymans and even Hong Kong.

Singapore’s wealth centre claim gains credence

Legitimate rival to Switzerland; M&A robust in spite of banking downgrade

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