09/25/2012
A complete divestment of its 18pc Standard Chartered stake would be a major strategic departure for the fund, which has in the past looked for a merger partner for the Asian-focused lender.
09/25/2012
UBS boosts Asia UHNW team
UBS Wealth management has made two new senior hires in the ultra high net worth (UHNW) team in Hong Kong and Singapore.
09/24/2012
Invest Hong Kong's Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion, Mr Charles Ng, said, "We are extremely pleased with the Hong Kong branch opening of Pictet & Cie, one of the oldest independent Swiss wealth and asset managers.
09/24/2012
There were 251 dollar billionaires in China ranked this year, down 20 on last year, but still hugely up on as little as six years ago when there were only 15 billionaires.
09/24/2012
Move part of dealer group's expansion plans
09/24/2012
CCP BidCo bid progressing
09/24/2012
Published as an annual study, the second edition of the Julius Baer Wealth Report continues to focus on Asia and provides a comprehensive and exclusive analysis of the HNWI landscape in the region.
09/24/2012
Asian investors have been increasing their investment in central London, especially in the commercial real-estate market, according to the firm.
09/24/2012
Coutts places big hitter from uk in top asia role
The General Manger will bring together all components of the business and enhance connectivity with our UK and Swiss hubs. Currently based in London as Chief of Staff for the Wealth Division,
09/23/2012
According to Der Sonntag, Baer faces substantial overlaps in Singapore, Hong Kong, the City of London and in Switzerland.
09/20/2012
The Swiss-headquartered UBS has taken out the top spot in seven of the 10 categories, cementing its position as one of the most influential banks in the local market.
09/20/2012
With the help of the internet and advice from their peers, today’s expat is confident enough to find their own investment opportunities.
09/20/2012
Portfolio and Client Relationship Management
09/19/2012
The talent squeeze is so serious that financial firms are having trouble dealing with the clients who come through the door.
09/19/2012
ANZ has reportedly walked away from a plan to acquire a Hong Kong bank after a disagreement over price, signalling a strategy shift that is more focused on organic growth.
09/18/2012
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.
09/18/2012
Steady but uneven growth makes Asia-Pacific’s population of High Net Worth Individuals the largest in the world
09/18/2012
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
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
The top ASX 100 CEO bonuses fell significantly in 2011 due to more mature conversations on executive pay between boards and investors.