Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Taking the Edge Off the Risks

Last week’s better-than-expected US inflation report led to a rally in both bond and equity markets.

New Study Reveals Higher Life Insurance Sales Conversion Rates with Omni-Channel Approach

The BCG research revealed that only one in eight insurance customers preferred a fully digital insurance purchase journey.

Review finds super trustees need to improve retirement outcomes planning

The covenant, which came into effect on 1 July 2022, requires trustees to develop a retirement income strategy to improve long-term outcomes for their members in or approaching retirement.

Will the clouds clear for Chinese equities?

Investors have so far been underwhelmed by the level of stimulus provided by Chinese authorities, despite the extension last week of 2022 measures to support the struggling property sector.

BoS: China Needs Geopolitical and Stimulus Tailwinds

According to Fok, there are two major factors to consider before Bank of Singapore turns positive on Chinese stocks: geopolitical stability and sufficient stimulus.

Sun Life targets HNW families with new insurance product

The firm's new whole of life policy incorporates S&P 500 exposure, downside protection and the option to stagger death benefit payments and incorporate philanthropic giving.

Singapore’s Temasek cites “complex” environment to go “moderate” on investments

Temasek swung to a net loss of S$7 billion (US$5.23 billion) for the year ended March 31 from a S$11 billion net profit a year ago.

The super rich are snapping up Tokyo’s new ultra-luxury homes

The sales were widely seen as the main reason the average selling price of new apartments in the Tokyo area doubled year on year in March.

It’s Getting Hot out There

The phenomenon brought the focus back on how human activity is causing a rapid deterioration in global climate.

Singapore family offices create 1,400 ‘well-paying’ local jobs

Single family offices in Singapore now employ 1,400 local staff, with around 900 of those jobs created in the last three years, outgoing MAS chair Tharman Shanmugaratnam said.

Inflation to slow by end-2023, asset inflows from ultra-wealthy persons not driving up costs: MAS

Prices of goods and services in Singapore are predicted to rise at a slower pace than previously expected, said Monetary Authority of Singapore chief Ravi Menon

Weighing up Japan’s attractions for foreign investors

At this point, Japan looks likely to register a second consecutive year of above-target inflation, in line with our earlier expectations.

RBA leaves rates unchanged

"This looks a wait-and-see meeting and a gauge of impact from previous tightening."

59% family offices in Asia now located in Singapore

A family office is a private wealth management firm catering to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, aka the world’s uber-wealthy.

Singapore’s star banker Piyush Gupta creates a succession dilemma for DBS

Gupta is in many ways the Jamie Dimon of Singapore, the highest-profile banker leading the country’s largest lender and surrounded by succession speculation.

Henley & Partners Expert Rory McDaid on the Merits of Investment Migration

Rory opened with a brief introduction to Henley & Partners and noted that the firm had been publishing its Henley Passport Index for the past 17 years, with Japan, Singapore, and South Korea currently at or very near the top.

Key considerations for customer-owned bank mergers

Consolidation continues for customer-owned banks

Key catalysts signal upside potential for emerging markets

In addition, with Chinese stocks facing renewed pressure recently, some investors may be reluctant to invest in EM assets—especially equities because they are cautious on the outlook for China.

Knight Frank: Asia's ultra-wealthy population to increase in five years

The number in Mainland China will increase by over 50 per cent to around 132,000 in 2027 from about 88,000 in 2022.

Can China assets regain momentum?

Investments linked to China have recently underwhelmed due to geopolitical uncertainty and a softening in economic activity.

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