Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Malaysian consumers remain positive about economic outlook — UOB study

With this optimism, about 30% of Malaysian consumers plan to increase their allocation for savings, investment and insurance.

BOJ likely to finally seek normalization 2024

In fact, he initially thought it was possible in just two years.

BNP Paribas AM’s Wei: China is a ‘dream market’ for alpha

Wei Li, multi-asset quant solutions portfolio manager at BNP Paribas AM, explains why we should look beyond beta when examining China.

The Hang Seng Gets Dunked On – Again

But despite the sharp highs and lows and general volatility of recent trading sessions, there is very little Christmas cheer for the local equity market again this year.

How China’s Property Crisis Blew Up Bets That Couldn’t Lose

Citic said its new fund was as safe as they come because it would invest in real estate.

Some in BOJ called for more debate on future easy policy exit -meeting summary

Another opinion said the BOJ's current dovish forward guidance would not necessarily constrain the bank from changing interest rates, the summary showed.

BofA: Investor Interest in China «Shockingly Low»

The survey was based on 254 respondents overseeing $691 billion in assets under management (AUM), including 140 in Asia with $310 billion in AUM.

Attorney John K. Min plants the seeds of “Good Comments Movement” in the Philippines with Sunfull Foundation

This is in addition to the five pledges received from the representatives of the House who were re-elected on October 3, 2019.

EY: ASEAN AM Costs at All-Time High

Costs aside, asset managers in Southeast Asia will have to grapple with deal-making challenges in the midst of a continued high interest rate environment.

UK Workplace Safety Risks Are Far Too High

All working people should have the right to a safe workplace, but the HSI Donesafe research confirms the lack of health and safety capability is all too common in Australia.

Asia’s Veritable AI Obsession

The enthusiasm for AI right now seems to be the highest in Asia

HSBC looks to mergers to expand footprint, serve wealthy customers in Asia, bank chief says

The lender’s Asia-Pacific head said its acquisitions, including that of Citigroup’s unit, signal HSBC expansion’s in wealth management, family businesses

MSCI: Singapore Shrinks Property Gap With Hong Kong

The transactions include deals of at least $10 million involving offices, residences and hotels.

Apac remains a growth region for asset managers: KPMG

A new report by KPMG finds that asset managers can generate higher and more stable margins in Asia Pacific.

‘Crazy rich’ Chinese making headaches for Singapore

Singapore is a big beneficiary of China’s rising capital flight but not all of the footloose funds are desirable or clean

HSBC: Nearly No Entrepreneurs Reveal Transfer Plans

More than one-third of entrepreneurs worldwide are considering an exit from their business within the next five years.

Hong Kong is Getting a Head Start in Becoming World’s Top Family Office Hub

Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui and Chairman of the Newly Established Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy, billionaire entrepreneur Adrian Cheng, share their views.

Global regulatory update Q3 2023

Those updates covered a range of topics from environmental, social, and corporate governance to digital assets, anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism and changes to several major regulations.

To Be Perfectly Transparent

The FATF official guidance or “Recommendations” 24 (companies) and 25 (trusts) have now been formally updated, as at February 2023.

UBS: Billionaire Inheritance Outpaces Entrepreneurship

Within Asia, the average wealth of inheritors was $2 billion, ahead of the $1.6 billion held by the average entrepreneur in the region.

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