Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Adviser moves show industry upheaval

Meanwhile, Aon Hewitt lost a significant proportion of its headcount, dropping from 149 advisers to just 44.

Sunsuper, QSuper confirm merger talks

QSuper chair Karl Morris and Sunsuper chair Andrew Fraser said that, as trustees, the chairs were examining ways to benefit fund members.

HKMA embraces ESG investing

The Exchange Fund incorporates ESG and green finance principles into its investment process and expects the same from its external managers, according to HKMA’s deputy head.

How Asia’s rich millennials are learning to stay rich forever

But while expensive camps for ultra-rich kids are a time-honoured client perk, the new-age demands of millennial heirs are forcing institutions to change and personalise the programs.

Morningstar bets on advice software

Its software is used by about 1500 users, which are mostly authorised representatives and their support staff.

Autonomous Vehicles Are Becoming a Reality in Singapore, Which Industries Will Be Most Affected by It?

In this trial, visitors will be able to get around Sentosa for free using any of the four autonomous vehicles deployed, which comprises of two mini-buses and two smaller shuttles.

How the millennial heirs of crazy rich Asians are learning to stay rich forever

For Bank of Singapore, and others like UBS Group and HSBC Holdings, adapting the courses are vital for locking in their next generation of clients at a critical time.

Why Family Matters At HSBC

With its record of 154 years as an Asian rooted but internationally focussed bank, Lee feels HSBC provides a unique and powerful proposition for clients.

KOREA: Asset management firms hit for paying hefty wages despite poor performance

This came despite a 7.2 percent drop in net profit in the same period, from 577.5 billion to 536 billion won.

Jungle hikes and shark tank teach Asia's rich heirs how to stay rich

Many are interested in topics that were far less important even a decade ago; from artificial intelligence to personal brands

How female Chinese billionaires keep luxury sales for Dior, Chloé and Celine going strong

Out of 184 self-made female billionaires in the world, 78 per cent are from China, and Chinese women are purchasing suits by Dior, Chloé and Celine for the workplace

Australian billionaire increases her fortune by US$2.1 billion as iron ore sales soar

The latest jump puts Rinehart back among the world’s 10 richest women.

What is Elephant Bond That Could Bring $500 Billion Black Money Back in India?

It is an avenue for people to bring their money stashed offshore without fear of being prosecuted.

Singaporeans insecure about financial future despite healthy economy

Talent under societal pressure to stay competitive where opportunities are limited

Cbus chief opposes default longevity requirements for CIPRs

"There has been much debate around whether our retirement income system should require retirees to manage longevity risk, however Cbus would caution against the move to mandate a one size fits all approach to retirement income products," Atkin s

Will Asia lead the football industry? - Withers

Not only traditional football is booming in Asia.

Awareness is key to preventing fraud

The session covered an array of issues with our panelists sharing experiences, concerns, and awareness on ways to break the fraud cycle.

China Boasts 27,000 Individuals With a Net Worth Above US$30 Million

Uniquely to China, where the economy has experienced exponential growth in the last few decades, over a quarter of UHNW population are under the age of 50, far above the global average of just 13%.

Asia remains the largest tourism growth market

Growth in Asia’s foreign travel market continues to exceed the global average, which during the first eight months of the year was only four per cent“, said Julia Mühlberger, marketing consultant, IPK International, at ITB Asia 2019.

The benefits of supply chain finance need to be realized

ABR data reveals that some firms are still struggling to unlock working capital

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