Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

The Key Trends for the Luxury Goods Industry in 2018

The overall luxury goods industry, including products and services, is worth approximately €915 billion today and will reach about €1,260 billion in 2024.

Standard Chartered joins Marco Polo initiative to pilot blockchain trade finance solution

It will be delivered via TradeIX’s TIX Platform, an open platform providing applications, technology tools and core infrastructure for the trade finance ecosystem.

Japanese Aid versus Chinese Influence_ Who Will Win Over Africa

While the ongoing rivalry is proving hard to put down as both parties are very eager to gain interests over the continent, the question is: who will win – Japan with its massive aid packages or China which claims to have a strong relationship with A

Private Banker Critical of Asia Hiring

Private bankers from big firms aren't always aware that they will have more freedom at smaller ones

Macquarie Private Wealth accused of 'pumping and dumping' Cleveland Mining stock

The claims emerged ahead of an appearance of Macquarie Group executives at the consumer protection in the banking, insurance and financial sector hearing in Melbourne, where attendees are protected by parliamentary privilege.

Advisers cautious over fixed income allocations

While the strategist wasn't about to give any answers about timing markets, his main message was that advisers should be careful about getting out of equities too soon.

Nomura's global expansion hurts its creditworthiness: Moody's

Japan's largest investment bank closes down 1.87% on Wednesday

Inside family offices: Of families, funds & their future

For startups in India, family offices are becoming a crucial pool of funds between angel investors and VC funds.

Mumbai 12th Richest City in the World: Report

Mumbai is the 12th richest city in the world, with a total wealth of $950 billion, according to a report.

NAB Wealth sale could be accretive, MS says

NAB wealth accounted for 4 per cent of the group's cash profit last year.

Tax the wealthy instead of burdening average Singaporeans with GST hike: Ex-NMP

The Minister had declared that eligible Singaporeans will receive an “hongbao” of $300, $200, or $100 depending on their income and that this one-off bonus “reflects the Government’s longstanding commitment to share fruits of Singa

4 in 5 ultra-rich Singaporeans don't have a full wealth transfer plan

The report also noted that a higher percentage of HNW Singaporeans–60% compared to 36% in Asia–also have no conditions attached to the transfer of wealth.

More Internet users buying financial products online

Tightening of regulations and product adjustments have accelerated the diversion of investors' funds in China

Nine hot jobs at HSBC in Asia as the region dominates its profits.

Its new earnings report reveals the functions that it’s been expanding.

What South Korea's Olympic Games Mean For Investors

The games end on February 25 and then South Korea is out of the spotlight.

CIMB Investment Bank is top winner for Alpha Southeast Asia Best Deals & Solutions Awards

Established in 2007, Alpha Southeast Asia is an independent institutional investment magazine with a pure Southeast Asian focus.

Institutions suffer financial adviser drain

Of the big six, AMP saw the greatest amount of attrition, with 319 advisers migrating elsewhere - and following the broader trend, 197 of those went to non-institutional licensees.

“Aggressive” hiring in Singapore as demand spikes for China-coverage bankers

DBS, OCBC and UOB are also expanding their local China desks for corporate clients, building on relationships established by their mainland offices, says a Singapore-based source with knowledge of the banks.

Investors see increased turnover and shorter life span of new hedge fund managers in Asia

"We estimate that in the past the annual turnover among hedge fund managers that are registered and licensed in Hong Kong would be in the range of 15% to 20% per annum"

The World's Richest People are Flocking to these Five Cities

Of the list of 50, five cities were ranked as the ultimate global destinations for UHNWs looking to buy real estate, with London, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, and Paris nabbing the top spots.

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