Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management named as 'Best Private Bank in India'

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has also been named 'Best Private Bank in India' four times in a row from 2005 – 2008.

Japan's Visionary Real Estate Billionaire Minoru Mori Dies

Taikichiro was a scholar who taught economics; though initially unprepared to take over the family real estate business (his father invested in real estate post WWII), he left university life and founded Mori Building in 1959, developing Tokyo’s Min

New Cities Ranking Reveals Asian Cities Are World’s Strongest Economically

Released today, the report, entitled Hot Spots, ranks the most competitive cities in the world for their demonstrated ability to attract capital, business, talent and tourists.

Wealth advisory fees under scrutiny in Asia

Gaining enough shelf space with such banks has proven a key constraint for a fund manager looking to expand its retail presence across Asia.

Morgan Stanley secures wholesale banking licence

The sixth-biggest US bank by assets received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Feb 13 to operate a wholesale bank here.

4% of world's billionaires in India

Mr Slim retained his title as the world’s richest man for the third year in a row. In the second spot is Microsoft founder Gates with a $ 61 billion networth followed by American investment giant and philanthropist Buffet whose networth is $44 billi

HSBC and Standard Chartered face Asian salary bill hit

In Europe and elsewhere, salaries across the financial sector are also likely to rise in 2012 but at a much slower rate than in Asia and not for bank chief executives, a survey by human resources consultancy Mercer forecast.

AMP expands network with Futuro acquisition

Futuro currently has 80 financial advisers, 58 practices and approximately $2 billion in funds under advice.

Chief Executive Women & ANZ partner to boost more women into leadership roles

Chief Executive Women (CEW) and ANZ today announced a new partnership to facilitate more Australian women into leadership positions in business, government and the not-for-profit sectors.

Women bosses: Malaysia among top 10

Malaysia is still among the top 10 economies with women holding senior positions, despite a slight drop of 28 per cent from 30 per cent last year, according to the Grant Thornton's International Business Report (IBR).

Asia-Pacific Region Overtakes Europe with 3.3 Million High Net Worth Individuals-Research

New report from VRL shows that Asia is now second only to North America in the number of High Net Worth Individuals, and rising by a conservative ten percent year on year.

Wealth-X Announces the Definitive Billionaire List Over 2,400 Individuals

Tops Forbes Global Count Billionaire Count by Double

L&T Fin set to scoop EFG’s $250m pvt wealth portfolio

The development marks L&T's foray into private wealth management, providing it with a robust platform of assets to start, said sources directly familiar with the matter.

Market dangerously complacent, warns Rothschild Wealth Management

There are still many reasons to be concerned about the broader outlook, and it seems a dangerous complacency has taken hold.

Ex-StanChart execs plan Asia hedge fund

The fund will start trading with about $50 million mainly from Asian family offices and high networth individuals

Maybank Launches Regional Programme For High Net-worth Individuals

The Maybank Diamante Private Client programme was rolled out simultaneously on Monday in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei and is intended to provide seamless banking services to premium clients.

Tax Hunt Pushes Global Wealthy Into Offshore Trusts for Children in U.S.

Multinational families increasingly are turning to high-end estate and tax planners to reduce tax bills when they shift money to children living in the U.S., whether or not their kids are U.S. citizens.

The Challenges of Multi-Generational Wealth Management in Asia

The initial public offering also provided a window into the burgeoning wealth in the region and the dynamics — and concerns — that many wealthy Asian families face as they contemplate succession plans and the challenges of passing their wealth

Tax haven crackdown bad for financial services

The financial services industry in tax havens could suffer immensely if the proposed crackdown is carried out, according to a study from RMIT University.

HSBC appoints regional head of wealth development

Prior to joining HSBC, Vohra was general manager, private bank, retail banking and wealth management for ANZ Singapore.

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