Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Year Of The Dog: How Are Luxury Brands Ushering In Chinese New Year?

Designer Alessandro Michele has always had a penchant for incorporating animal prints or elements in his designs for Gucci.

Japan Inc. drawing on foreign units for growth

Direct investment income from Asia stood out in 2017

Average pay falls 5% at DBS even as headcount surges

Headcount stands at a record 24,174, up by almost 2,000 (9%) year on year. Singapore’s largest local bank has not been on a hiring frenzy, however.

Asia is as key to Britain’s future success as Europe

Asian engagement is no longer an optional extra. It has already been five years since the size of the Asian middle class surpassed the entire population of Europe, while the region accounts for over half of all global growth.

Wealth structures: Are they still in favour?

In a tougher regulatory world and one where our digital footprints appear largely indelible, the theory is that tight, professionally honed structures are the way forward.

Report: Ireland a safe haven for Asian FSCs post-Brexit

The report, which was published last week, states that in a post-Brexit world Asian financial institutions are particularly concerned about risk and uncertainty.

Rising global cities: ones to watch in 2018 - Schroders

As investors in global cities we compile a quarterly index using a number of factors to identify the most economically vibrant cities.

China’s Rich List 2018: who are the nation’s wealthiest man and woman?

Jiemian.com list of 1,000 richest billionaires ranks Tencent’s Ma Huateng, on 282 billion yuan, as top man and Yang Huiyan, on 149 billion yuan, top woman

The rich turns to Singapore to evade China’s grip on Hong Kong’s financial centre

This is what the high-net-worth individuals control in Hong Kong and almost half of it is already offshore, said consulting firm Capgemini SE to Bloomberg.

Can DBS' Wealth Unit Rise to the Challenge?

Tomorrow's results will indicate how close that wish is.

Volatility’s return is a lifeline for becalmed bankers

What investment banks needed was good old-fashioned uncertainty, and this week’s stock market tumble seems to have delivered that

Global legal services in a disruptive world: Big Law versus New Law

The research findings shine a light on how the legal sector is adjusting to meet the needs of ever-demanding global clients

Who let the dogs out?! Woof, woof-woof

Calling all stargazers - prick up your ears

Fast forward to thriving independent wealth management in Hong Kong

Another panellist explained that after the 2008 financial crisis, private banks simply aimed to get bigger, but not necessarily better.

Industrial Bank of Korea to take over Indonesia's Bank Agris

Buying small lender opens up Southeast Asia's most populous market

How China’s “Spoiled” Second Generation Rich Help Their Parents’ Businesses

Not all second and third generations are interested in pursuing a pure consumer lifestyle.

HSBC: Expats ride on Asia growth with Malaysia a place to settle

Once expats settle down, life continues to be positive for most of them

Stock Rout Cuts Fortune Of Asia's Richest Man Ma Huateng By $4B

The continuing global stock rout that took a bite out of the wealth of America’s richest overnight hit many of Asia’s top billionaires today.

Leaving a bank? Survival tips for success as an Independent Wealth Manager

I said to myself ‘enough is enough’ and began planning for my new life as an independent wealth manager.

Understanding the requirements of Asia’s HNWIs and entrepreneurs

With the focus on increased regulation across the globe and the drive towards greater transparency, HNW individuals must pay even more attention to using well-run, reputable jurisdictions.

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