Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

No reason to go back on govt's mega-merger plan for state-owned banks: FM

On August 30 last year, Sitharaman had announced the biggest merger exercise of PSBs

Coronavirus outbreak to cause short-term volatility, long-term fundamentals remain intact, fund managers say

The country, which saw its economy grow by 6.1% in the first quarter of 2019, could now only register 4.6% growth.

Chinese Asset Managers Dethroned in 2019 by Regional Rivals

Domestic managers were the primary beneficiaries of the turnover in rankings. For example, Thai managers Kasikorn and SCB Asset Management made the top ranks due to success from roll-over funds.

Hong Kong has highest density of very rich

The wealth of individuals with net worth of between $5m and $30m grew by around 10% in the financial services-dominated economy last year, according to a Wealth-X survey.

The 2020 global wealth outlook

New Wealth-X Report Reveals Significant Growth Among Those with $5 to $30 million in Net Worth.

The rise of legacy planning and family office

Perhaps the dressing is indicative of the sort of firms they’re looking into — it’s a departure from the usual dark suits of the financial world.

Chief economist update: COVID-19 could hit Australia with triple whammy

The magnitude of the hit on Chinese GDP depends on how quickly (or not) COVID-19 is contained.

New Development Bank to provide financial support to China epidemic fight

The New Development Bank said it highly appreciates China's great efforts and effective measures aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Analysis: Coronavirus deals a blow to China’s model

China’s central bank is injecting cash into the economy and cutting interest rates to help contain the economic fallout.

Hong Kong's Wealthy Question «Failed State» Label

China is directly responsible for 20 percent of the world’s manufacturing output through the goods it produces and indirectly responsible for more through its manufacture of components for everything from computers to high fashion.

Brexit further complicates US, EU and China trade relations

Each side naturally likes to project itself as being in a strong position, but in fact all parties are feeling vulnerable

Chinese Family Offices Return 11% in 2019

Private equity is the top performer, while fixed income is the largest allocation.

Hang Seng Bank Trainees: Hiking Instead of Working

One picture showed the employees posing for a group shot at the Red Incense Burner Summit of Braemar Hill.

Invesco keeps faith in risk assets

Monetary easing and fiscal stimulus will continue to support equity markets, despite the coronavirus threat, according to Invesco’s Asia strategist

Fitch Ratings: Sukuk Issuance Rose in 2019 as Diversification Continues

Long-standing structural impediments to growth remain although, as more corporates tap the sukuk market, potentially including those with weaker credit profiles, legal precedents could eventually be set clarifying creditor treatment in a default.

Pension assets climb towards $50 trillion

The P7 accounts for 92% of the US$46.7 trillion in assets in the 22 largest pension markets.

Global pension assets on the up

The research also shows the shift to alternative assets continues apace and marks two decades of considerable change in pension fund asset allocation globally.

UOB shuts China outlets over nCov

The bank is also advising customers who have been to mainland China in the last 14 days to reschedule their visits to any UOB branches. Mobile and internet banking will be available for clients who are unwell or in quarantine.

Emerging markets quarterly: Green shoots & liquidity vs coronavirus

Q4 2019 Insights

South Korea’s KIC rebounds with 15.39% return in 2019, reports say

The annualised return of the fund’s alternative investments, including real estate, infrastructure, private equity, and hedge funds, was 7.56%.

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