Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Westpac Outlines Private Wealth Changes, Justan Kitchener takes over NSW

The changes will see Justan Kitchener take the reins as head of NSW private wealth.

Global Challengers and Champions Defy Tough Times and Keep Growing

BCG Identifies 100 Large, Ambitious Companies From Emerging Markets and Nearly 1,500 Smaller, Faster-Growing, and More Profitable Ones

Do not think terms of trade between India and the UK are going to change: Prashant Jain, HDFC MF

If someone is a large exporter to UK then that country may come to some pain, but I do not think the terms of trade between India and UK or India and Europe are going to change.

PH banks urged: Seize benefits of AEC

Reyes said that for Philippine banks, one of the positive benefits of the integration is that it will widen the market of bank customers.

Brexit offshore: London’s loss is Singapore’s gain

Any impact in Asia will be felt most strongly in Singapore, and even there it is mainly in the offshore wealth management sector that the effects will be most pronounced.

Morningstar reappointed as CBA advice research provider

The review focused on not only our Licensees and financial advisers' immediate needs but also the future needs

Philippine companies start to spread their wings

Rise in outbound M&A aided by expansion of domestic debt markets

Blockchain more than hype

Blockchain technology is likely to be the biggest driver of change in the asset management industry, according to Nikko Asset Management.

Wealth Firms must improve digital maturity to avoid profit loss from HNW client and wealth manager attrition finds World Wealth Report 2016

Wealth management firms are missing the mark when it comes to implementing digital capabilities, and as a result, are putting profits, client, and employee retention at significant risk.

Asia-Pacific Wealth Exceeds North America's for First Time

Millionaires’ assets in Asia-Pacific countries surged almost 10 percent to $17.4 trillion, outstripping North America’s $16.6 trillion, Cap Gemini said on Thursday.

'Modest' direct impact of Brexit on Singapore economy in medium to long-term: MTI

The latter outcome is often termed as Brexit.

Japan's Weakness Presents Opportunities for Europe's Investors Land of the rising currency set for further inflows

The benchmark index currently sits at about 40% of its 1989 peak.

China graft purge will pay off, says Gucci’s François-Henri Pinault

Faced with the crackdown, many Chinese consumers changed the way they bought luxury goods.

Utmost priority for investors is saving for retirement

The findings also made it clear that investors, in general, are dependent on the state and have unrealistic income return expectations in growing their pension savings by investing.

Asia’s Banks Take Stand on Impact Investing

A new fund from Credit Suisse and UOB seeks to help Asia’s poor and deliver healthy returns.

Robots On Track to Bump Humans From Call-Center Jobs

In recent years, the Philippines, like India, has capitalized on its relatively large pool of English speakers to attract Western companies eager to cut costs by shifting customer service and other tasks to lower-wage countries.

Banking Revival Must Be A Priority

The other is a banking sector weighed down by bad loans.

Hong Kong becomes world's most expensive city for expats: survey

The survey by the Mercer consulting group compares the cost of over 200 items in over 200 cities, including housing, food, transport and entertainment.

MAS Initiative Towards Fintech Innovation and Improving User’s Data Privacy

Ms Jacqueline Loh, Deputy Managing Director of MAS, said, “MAS aims to provide a responsive and forward-looking regulatory approach that will enable promising FinTech innovations to develop and flourish.

China, Poland Boost Investment And Trade

China's Xi Jinping and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda were on hand as the China Railway Express ended its 13-day journey from Chengdu, capital of central Sichuan province.

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