Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

How COVID-19 changes the game for biopharma in China

Biopharmas should consider five areas as they deal with the crisis.

Japan central bank eases monetary policy to counter coronavirus pandemic

Japan has reported about 13,000 coronavirus cases so far, and fewer than 400 deaths.

China records six out of Asia's top ten deals in first quarter despite deal volume drop amid pandemic, finds KPMG analysis

Edtech, life sciences and biotech, and logistics companies continue to attract attention

The post-pandemic recovery: Asia vs the West

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COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Snapshot #6: Hitting the Straightaway

In our most recent research, however, both spending and changes in sentiment appear to be starting to plateau, as consumers settle into an interim normal.

The Fate Of The Next Pandemic Lies In What We Eat

Decisions made by nations and businesses on how food is grown, bred, transported and sold will play a key role in preventing or causing the next pandemic.

Will Covid-19 prove a pivotal moment for climate change? Our Climate Progress Dashboard is tracking the global impact

Policymakers should use the current crisis to inject similar urgency into climate policy and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Singapore spends S$3.8 billion more on stimulus as it extends coronavirus shutter

The government said on April 21 that the partial lockdown, which it calls a “circuit breaker”, will be extended to June 1 from the original May 4.

500 advisers exit during COVID-19

"There's going to be more," Tynan said.

APRA to track ERS payment times

APRA said it intends to publish the data at both industry and fund level.

The world remade by COVID-19 - Deloitte

Planning scenarios for resilient leaders

The coronavirus effect on global economic sentiment

Two-thirds expect a sizable contraction in the world economy, and a record share predict declining company profits.

Millions jobless within weeks: Grattan

More than half of all workers in the hospitality industry could be left without work due to COVID-19.

The five threats to super fund survival

SS&C notes the models aren't one-size-fits-all, and will require funds to design the solution which best meets the needs of their members.

Hong Kong introduces additional COVID-19 relief measures to aid economy

The highlight of the relief package is the six-month wage subsidy measure for the private sector in Hong Kong in an effort to enable employers to keep their staff employed.

New Measures to Help REITs Navigate Operating Challenges Posed by COVID-19

These comprise an extension of the deadline for distribution of taxable income by MOF and IRAS

COVID-19 could end Centrelink stigma

As the government shut down entire industries in its attempt to slow the spread of the virus, demand for JobSeeker (a rebrand of Newstart) unemployment benefits was so high that the MyGov website repeatedly crashed.

Covid-19 and the Fund Finance Market

Both the mainstream and private equity press have been raising concerns around Investor liquidity

Looking Beyond COVID-19: How Companies Can Prepare for the Post-Pandemic Economy

Another move many executives surveyed (71%) expect to make once the crisis settles is to prioritize investments in digital and technology.

Times of crisis prove the value of robust business continuity processes

A well-managed service provider will always be looking at ways to improve its resiliency