10/09/2023
Is Asia's next generation ready for $2.5 trillion wealth transfer?
It takes a long time for Chinese parents to feel prepared to give their children possession of assets,” says Jocelyn Tsao, who heads Withers’ family team in Hong Kong.
Comment, Analysis & Research
10/04/2023
Monthly update: have interest rates finally plateaued?
Interest rates, the rising oil price and China’s challenges are all on investors’ minds this month.
10/02/2023
Hong Kong - HSBC Welcomes Enhancements to the Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Pilot Scheme
It continues to unleash the demand for cross-boundary wealth management services.
09/27/2023
Australia’s wealthiest 20% worth 90 times the country’s poorest, new report reveals
Superannuation and property investment fuels growing inequality, with the richest fifth worth an average of $3.2m
09/27/2023
Christina Jiwon Park and Seung-Hun Lee participated as expert panelists at the 30th IAKL Annual Conference
Seung-Hun also pointed to the recent amendments to the Japanese Civil Enforcement Law that is aimed to support children of divorced families.
09/25/2023
The Future of Wealth Management in Asia: Greener, More Mobile, and Engaging
Asian investors, in particular, are becoming more sophisticated in their financial goals, seeking local expertise, global access, and tailored wealth solutions.
09/25/2023
Commentary: What will it take for Malaysia to woo wealthy investors?
Malaysia may want to distinguish itself as a cut above the rest, but has it misread the market? The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research’s Dr Shankaran Nambiar weighs in.
09/20/2023
Brokers Woo Japan’s Rich Worth $2 Trillion With Private Debt
The Tokyo-based brokerage is expanding its suite of products such as private credit, which are non-bank loans to borrowers including risky companies.
09/20/2023
UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index 2023: Let the air go
From mid-2022 to mid-2023, real property prices in the cities analyzed fell by an average of 5 percent. The correction phase is likely to continue.
09/19/2023
45,000 Australians joined the ‘established affluent’ last year
The graduation of 45,000 individuals into the established affluent was a notable change.
09/19/2023
Monthly update: China's Economic slowdown Dampens the Market Mood
August can often be a volatile month for equities and this year was no exception. Despite the initial volatility, the market’s mood lifted as the month drew on, boosted by a run of strong earnings reports.
09/19/2023
Number of high-net-worth investors seeking advice declining
While there is a greater number of unadvised high-net-worth (HNW) investors, fewer acknowledge their unmet advice needs, new research has found.
09/18/2023
Clarion call for Bank of Japan clarity
Rate decisions and guidance from Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia on Thursday will also be closely scrutinized
09/14/2023
Wealthy families pile into bonds, private equity while shedding stocks - Citi
The shifts were the largest since Citigroup began the study in 2020.
09/14/2023
Schellenberg Wittmer Marks 10 Years in Singapore
The Singapore office was first set up by Partner and then-Managing Director Philippe Borens, who laid the foundations for a thriving business.
09/13/2023
Renowned Singapore Female Banker Passes Away
She worked at the Monetary Authority of Singapore from 1971 to 1981
09/12/2023
Navigating Wealth Management:The Emergence of new family offices in Singapore
The surge in registered family offices continues to grow, with a staggering 192 established in just the first four months of 2023.
09/12/2023
Why family offices are rethinking their asset mix
With troubles across their portfolios, they are scrambling to rediscover defensive income.
09/11/2023
Asia’s ultra-rich population records largest drop in the world. Here’s how North America and Europe did
Asia’s ultra-high net worth population decline marked the largest regional fall in the world, a recent report by Altrata showed.
09/08/2023
MAS: Who is Chia Der Jiun?
First and foremost, Chia is a regulatory veteran.