Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Australia’s super system is a “giant con”

The nirvana of more and more people providing for their own retirement is unlikely to be achieved

China Everbright Bank to Push into S. Korea’s Investment Banking Market

If China Everbright Bank wins the final go-ahead from the FSC, it will become the second Chinese financial company to enter the securities industry of South Korea.

All Work and no Play in Asia's Wealth Hubs

At the other end of the scale, in the seventh edition of the annual survey of global prices and living standards, it may come as no surprise that quality of life is perceived to be much tougher in China.

Where do Luxury Markets Stand in the U.S., U.K., U.A.E. and Australia?

While these geopolitical changes undoubtedly caused a pause in the luxury real estate market, “by September 2017, most uncertainty was out of the market,” said Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate.

Asia’s appetite for passive funds now eclipses US, Europe, report says

Passive funds track a market index, such as the S&P 500, but may also track a particular sector or part of the market.

UBS Topples Credit Suisse as Asia’s Top Sales Firm

Morgan Stanley and Citi remained at third and fourth, respectively, as voted on by participants in the 2018 All-Asia Research Team survey.

2018 AFR Rich List: Anthony Pratt is Australia's wealthiest person

Many of his plants are in the US manufacturing heartland in the country's midwest

Funds Absorb Record $1.6 Trillion Net Inflow Worldwide in 2017

More than 200 managers worldwide each generated at least $1 billion of flows into their active funds last year, but 100 firms suffered over $1 billion of net redemptions.

Half of Hong Kong’s private wealth risking court battles

Swathes of Asia’s greatest family fortunes held in alternative assets like fine art or watches are being overlooked by financial planners, according to an experienced trustee.

Singapore's shared offices aim to stand out as numbers grow

Demand is holding for now but some foresee a shakeout

Asian investors expect AI to be mainstream in financial services

Robotics and automation has been touted to generate $20 billion in savings across the securities services industry.

Barclays, Join the List of Jilted StanChart Suitors

A sexy PowerPoint proposal isn’t enough to win this bride.

How Much Would You Pay for a Bottle of Whisky?

A new record for a bottle of whisky sold at auction, Advizr launches its Workplace product and Janney adds at $2 billion team from Nashville.

China life insurers face tough time as premiums keep falling

Clampdown on financial risk forces groups to scrap popular short-term products

'India Sixth Wealthiest Country with Total Wealth of $8,230 Billion'

According to the AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, the US is the wealthiest country in the world with a total wealth of $62,584 billion, followed by China ($24,803 billion) at the second place and Japan ($19,522 billion) at the third place.

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