Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Banks too aggressive in risk-taking, Bank of Japan says

Twice-yearly report warns of harm to future growth from less-profitable lending

Michael Ploog: «Not All Blockchain Ideas are Good Ones»

But the cross-asset platform, which is where we also offer foreign exchange trading, is a vast supermarket.

Thai investors flee fixed income

Pimco’s AUM in Thailand was down 50% this year as investors turned cold toward global bond funds, according to a Morningstar report.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Downplays Cryptocurrency Plans

The World Trade Organization, which many consider to be the number one organization in terms of regulating international report, recently released a report that seemed to praise digital assets and their potential.

JP Morgan says it’s still firmly on track to launch China venture next year, regardless of trade spat

In an exclusive interview with SCMP in Hong Kong, Daniel Pinto outlines how the biggest bank in the US views China, the progress on its plans in the country, and what effect the trade dispute with Washington is having

6 Reasons Why Singapore is Asia's Most Business Friendly Country

Government grants such as SPRING Singapore, Capability Development Grant, Early Stage Venture Funding, Financial Sector Technology and Innovative Scheme among the many others are targeted towards the start-ups and SMEs

Malaysia’s ultra-rich vs Singapore’s: Who’s wealthier?

For the record, Credit Suisse data shows the top 10 countries with mean wealth per adult above US$100,000 (RM415,800) as Switzerland (US$530,240), Australia, US, Belgium, Norway, New Zealand, Canada, Denmark, Singapore (US$283,260) and France.

Asia-based fund groups struggle in Europe

Asian asset managers find European expansion challenging in the face of intense competition

More inheritance going directly to grandchildren

On average, 175 million won was inherited per case over the past five years.

Movie star Chow Yun Fat plans to give entire fortune to charity

IndieWire wrote that Chow said he spends a frugal amount of US$102 (S$140) per month.

Next gen must future-proof businesses: Macquarie

Mercer said in order for firms to remain competitive with the next generation, they would be required to create a service package tailored specifically for younger clients, but only 35 per cent of firms surveyed had implemented this type of service.

Meet the Top 10 Richest People in Indonesia

Check out the top 10 richest people in Indonesia here and how they made their money.

MDI’s Aldi Hartanto: Indonesia is not ‘the next China’

Telkom Indonesia’s corporate venture capital arm believes that the Southeast Asian country has its own set of unique challenges and opportunities.

Malaysia’s widening income gap between rich and poor

The report, entitled “Different Realities”, pointed out that while previous economic crises in 1987 and the 1997/98 Asian Financial Crisis saw a reduction in the income gap between the T20 and B40/M40, post 2008/09 Global Financial Crisis

The question mark hanging over China’s 400 million-strong middle class

Burdened by rising costs, debt and worries about the future, will they vanish or thrive?

54% expats confident about building their personal wealth in India: Survey

More than half (54 per cent) of expats in India are confident that their life in the country can help build their personal wealth.

UAE International Investors Council Explores Opportunities In Kyrgyzstan

The Emirati-Kyrgyz Economic Forum held joint workshops during its last meeting in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, and other meetings were held between representatives of Dubai International Ports and the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan on developing a free

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