09/18/2012
UMA platforms boost boutique advice offering
Unified managed account platforms can help financial advisers dramatically improve their value propositions, according to the managing partner of a boutique private wealth management firm.
Wealth and Asset Management
09/18/2012
Asia-Pacific shows resiliency in face of global economic challenges - RESEARCH
Steady but uneven growth makes Asia-Pacific’s population of High Net Worth Individuals the largest in the world
09/18/2012
Time is ripe' for wealth management
A leading financial services expert has highlighted the urgent need for more investment products aimed at the wealthy, as Chinese incomes rise and people look forward to enjoying longer retirements.
09/18/2012
Global growth worries dent Asia business sentiment in Q3: survey
Business sentiment among Asia's top companies fell for the second straight quarter, dragged down by export-orientated economies such as China and Japan, while domestic spending helped boost Southeast Asia's outlook, a Thomson Reuters/INSEAD surv
09/17/2012
CEO bonuses tumbled in 2011
The top ASX 100 CEO bonuses fell significantly in 2011 due to more mature conversations on executive pay between boards and investors.
09/17/2012
Indonesia’s Wealth Growth Bucks Global Decline
Indonesia has been one of the few economic bright spots amid the broader slowdown in emerging markets – now it also has one of the world’s fastest-growing pools of private wealth.
09/17/2012
Norway learns from Singapore in monetary management
The Supervisory Council of Norway’s national bank, Norges Bank, visited Singapore last week to learn more about investment strategies, capital markets, risk management and how Singapore manages its sovereign wealth.
09/17/2012
UBS returns as title sponsor of the Hong Kong Open
The Hong Kong Open will carry the title sponsorship of UBS for the eighth time when the 54th edition of Hong Kong's longest-running sporting event takes place from November 15-18, 2012.
09/17/2012
"Global Wealth Report" - RESEARCH
Today, Allianz unveiled the third edition of its "Global Wealth Report", which puts the asset and debt situation of private households in more than 50 countries under the microscope.
09/16/2012
World UHNW Population Loses US$480 Billion
Wealth-X has launched the latest edition of its World Ultra Wealth Report.
09/16/2012
'India's 7,730 super rich own $925 bn'
India is home to as many as 7,730 ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals whose combined wealth amounts to a whopping USD 925 billion, says a study.
09/13/2012
ANZ takes next step in building global brand
The new campaign supports ANZ’s super regional strategy and demonstrates how customers can progress through ANZ’s insight as well as delivering solutions that help them move ahead.
09/13/2012
UBS looks to put cap on banker bonuses
UBS is looking at capping bankers’ bonuses as the Swiss bank joins its European peers in cracking down on remuneration schemes following regulatory and investor pressure.
09/13/2012
Asset Management Growth Stalls as Risks to Profitability Emerge - RESEARCH
The report, titled Capturing Growth in Adverse Times: Global Asset Management 2012, provides the findings of BCG's tenth annual study of the worldwide asset-management industry.
09/12/2012
Asian wealth managers optimistic about growth prospects
Industry players said apart from the rapid wealth creation in Asia, the internationalisation of the renminbi and growth of the Asian capital markets have boosted the wealth management business.
09/12/2012
Deutsche Bank renews push for ultra rich clients
"A strong investment bank franchise in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East gives the bank access to entrepreneurs and other wealthy individuals."
09/12/2012
Millionaire numbers surge in Perth
WA's resources sector has helped to increase the number of multi-millionaires
09/12/2012
NBO tie-up with Reliance Wealth Management
National Bank of Oman has joined hands with Reliance Wealth Management to provide distinct Indian investment products to NBO's valued private banking customers.
09/12/2012
Concentrated portfolios can benefit HNW
"Many high net worth (HNW) and family offices find it difficult to access international strategies which suit them, as most are designed for the institutional market and are not in the best long-term interests of private wealth holders," said P
09/12/2012
BNP Paribas Wealth Management scores top marks in Private Banking Poll
These results, in a recognised industry standard, have improved since last year and represent the bank's ability to serve private banking clients.