Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Industrial Trust Eyes $903m In Largest IPO Here Since 2013

The $903 million IPO, which is the largest here since 2013, was launched yesterday at 89 cents a unit.

HSBC Backs Its Asia Ambitions, Despite Investor Rumblings

In a rare interview, HSBC Chairman Douglas Flint said he is “confused” by the criticism of HSBC’s Asia growth strategy.

External asset managers set for growth

Room for rise in Asia of non-bank players with complementary ties to banks: UBS

Slowdown in private consumption growth expected

The insurance market is however likely to grow by an average of 7% per annum over the next 10 years.

Pension product numbers dwindle at life insurers

Their aim was to bring a uniform tax treatment to the recognised provident fund, national pension system and superannuation fund.

One percent of world’s population holds almost half its wealth

The United States tops the world's count of millionaires by far, with eight million at least that wealthy, followed by China with two million millionaires and Japan with half that number.

Jaitley discusses sovereign wealth fund roadmap

Jaitley also launched NIIF website here on Wednesday during the second governing council meet of the sovereign wealth fund.

Takehiro Sato: Recent economic and financial developments and monetary policy in Japan

Speech by Mr Takehiro Sato, Member of the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan, at a meeting with business leaders, Kushiro, 2 June 2016.

Global Banking System Infiltrated by Chinese State Hackers

Hackers employed by the Chinese state are making a profit selling access to breached banks to organized crime groups

Leading Authority on China’s wealthy publishes ranking of China’s 100 Most Generous Philanthropists for 13th Year

Love in de City’ Hurun Philanthropy List 2016

Top 10 destinations for luxury retailers in the world

Shanghai came in sixth and is quickly emerging as a new hub for luxury retail in Asia.

Some investors say "don't panic" over Indian c. bank leadership

The main reason is that Rajan would leave behind policies that have altered the way the central bank works, namely the adoption of an inflation target and plans to create a monetary policy committee to set interest rates.

Schroders: Our hopes and concerns for the current market

The bond market, for example, now looks incredibly expensive.

Can Singapore stay clean when banks play dirty for wealthy clients?

Being a private banking hub exposes the city-state to tainted money, analysts tell Money Mind. But bankers have been sent a strong message to play by compliance rules - or else.

Brexit fears spur investors in Asia to duck for cover

Asian markets fell yesterday after two polls at the weekend showed that more Britons favor leaving the EU than those who want to stay

S&P scorned by investors for keeping Asia’s best debt at junk

Indonesia’s ratio of debt to gross domestic product is the lowest in Asia after China.

More Product, Fintech Pacts On Radars As Managers Tussle For Assets in Asia

This is one of the key findings of Cerulli Associates' newly-released report, Asian Distribution Dynamics 2016: Responding to an Evolving Landscape.

Net foreign fund outflows hit US$2.91 billion in May

Market analysts said that the May foreign fund movements reflected cautious sentiment before a power transition in Taiwan on May 20

How wealth managers conquer new market segments with digital onboarding

Customers are demanding faster, more seamless service and wealth managers are competing with an increasing number of providers.

Singapore Emerging As Top Fintech Hub Baker & McKenzie

The southeast Asian capital Singapore is busy building a infrastructure, but Hong Kong serving as a base for Chinese fintech companies

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