Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Millionaires are flocking to these countries — from some places more than others

The United Kingdom has the highest number of millionaire arrivals, with the majority coming from Africa, China, Europe, India, the Middle East and Russia.

Jump in property buyers from China, Malaysia in Q2

This total was 60 per cent more than in the first quarter but below the 1,298 units sold to foreigners in the second quarter of last year.

PHILIPPINES: Insurers, banks win in bancassurance

Insurance firms realized they need not compete with banks for the people’s money—they can partner and both gain from bancassurance.

Asian economies look more vulnerable after yuan move

Others thought it would be positive for resources exporters, as the world's second-largest economy sucked in more inputs to manufacture more exports.

India top pick in EM space globally; China weighing on market sentiment: Bhaskar Laxminarayan

In a chat with ET Now, Bhaskar Laxminarayan, Pictet Wealth Management, shares his views on Chinese market, its impact on India, factors affecting equities and more. Excerpts:

Canada biggest overseas investor ahead of China

Canada ranked number one because its state pension fund bought a portfolio of 18 properties from AMP Capital.

Research reveals spike in planners’ struggle to retain SMSF clients

We do a comparison of what these financial planners who are finding it easier to deal with SMSFs are doing differently from those finding it harder.

25% Global Population To Use Mobile Banking By 2019

It also suggests that mobile banking and payment systems are increasingly being integrated with other technologies, driving an era of ‘Open Banking’.

Halting the slide - St. James’s Place

The week saw equity markets struggle to gain traction, while oil prices came under pressure as traders remained cautious in a week dominated by China’s decision to devalue its currency.

Hot money reverts to $478-M inflow in 7 months

Foreign portfolio investments are also known as ‘hot money’ since these are speculative capital flows that move very quickly in and out of markets.

The International Banker Asia & Australasia Banking Awards 2015

Despite the considerable deleveraging that occurred in the aftermath of the crisis, Asian banks managed to sufficiently plug the gap by expanding their own financing operations.

Survey: Ultra Wealthy Investors Overwhelmingly Fear 'Going Back'

The survey also found that high net worth investors spend more time thinking about their finances than the broader swath of retail investors.

Private equity deals rise by 100% in volume in July

With more than 60% of total volume, IT and ITeS continues to be the preferred sector for PE/VC investments

Rising Demand for English-speaking Candidates in Multinational Corporations in China

Competition for top talent is expected to continue with companies placing increased emphasis on employee retention strategies.

S&P: Asean banks will remain resilient despite increasing risks

The healthy recurring profits and adequate capital cushions of Asean banks and the strong government support for these banks will underpin rating stability and buffer against downside risks

Bank Negara caught in a Catch-22 situation

Closer to home, confidence on ringgit is also eroded further due to ongoing domestic issues.

Globally, India has youngest set of mobile banking users, reveals KPMG-UBS report

Interestingly, adoption rates are highest in developing countries, reaching to about a 60-70 per cent in India and China

ETF expense ratios on their way down

Asset management firms have dropped fees for Sensex and Nifty ETFs to a record low of as little as 0.03%

Increase in New Business Formations Underscores Singapore's Attractiveness to International Business community

Despite various global challenges, the numbers have shot up in this quarter.

Milliman studies implications of the ASEAN Economic Community for the life insurance industry

Move toward uniform regulatory regime presents opportunities and challenges for the region

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