01/30/2013

Banks expected to launch asset management firms

The Chinese Securities Regulatory Commission recently met with fund-management executives from the five banks to discuss the approval process and hear presentations about the firms' plans.

01/30/2013

UBS, Coutts target onshore wealth in HK

Amid signs of a rising appreciation of asset allocation, the Hong Kong market heads of two private banks step up marketing to the city’s underpenetrated high-net-worth community.

01/28/2013

Shanghai Regulator: Wealth-Management Products Pose Little Risk

Lack of transparency about the size of the sector, where the money is invested, and who takes the hit if investments go sour, has fueled concerns about risks to the stability of China’s financial system. But Fang Xinghai, director general of Shangha

01/28/2013

Global View from Asia - Coutts

The theme remains the same. Long-dated government bonds suffer modest declines while equities rise. Yet, at the same time, support for high yield bonds continues to be strong, further compressing yields.

01/28/2013

Macquarie Private Wealth Reprimanded

Australia's security regulator on Tuesday reprimanded the private wealth division of Macquarie Group Ltd. (MQG.AU), saying it found "serious compliance deficiencies" in its conduct over several years.

01/28/2013

Safra Completes M&A Deal With Sarasin

J. Safra Sarasin Holding Ltd, Bank Sarasin & Co. Ltd and Bank J. Safra (Switzerland) Ltd today announced that their respective Boards of Directors have approved the merger of the two banks, and that Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd will be the new name of th

01/21/2013

Brokers target growth in wealthy visas

The significant investor program started in November for individuals who invest $5 million or more in Australian assets for at least four years.