Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Asian Philanthropy: Strategic Social Stewardship

Philanthropy from the region is growing, despite some significant challenges.

Typical uber-rich philanthropist donates $25mn during lifetime

However, the report reveals that UHNW philanthropists are expanding their philanthropic approaches and activities, shifting from major giving towards self-sustaining projects and entrepreneurialism.

INDIA: Merger and acquisition activity gathers momentum in insurance

The Indian insurance sector has, of late, been witnessing a spate of mergers and acquisitions with many joint venture partners expressing their intent to look for new partners.

SFC finally takes a stance on professional investors

It also denies the ability to contract out of suitability requirements for high-net-worth investors.

Asian Issuers: Building blocks for the future

As Asia’s capital markets hurtle towards the end of another busy year, signs of the region’s maturity are becoming clearer.

Asia Pacific M&A Exceeds 2013 Annual Volume

The average M&A deal value for disclosed deals grew to US$99.0 million compared to US$72.4 million in the first nine months of 2013

Publicis on growth plans for its luxury arm

Calling Singapore a luxury gateway, Soh said that the agency would be bringing luxury brand marketing expertise and offerings to the region from Paris, where it is headquartered.

India’s Individual Investors Are Flocking to Stock Funds Again

My one message to all my investors is that equity requires patience

Strategic indexes regain popularity in Asia

What do we do?' They need alternative investments such as prop strategies

Time For Islamic Law to Face The Bitcoin Question

So, is there any hope for the Islamic world climbing aboard the Bitcoin train?

Singapore: Women here still hit glass ceiling

The share of women in chief executive positions here, on the other hand, was 15 per cent last year - significantly higher than the global average of 3.9 per cent.

Innovation Is the Key to Success in China’s Banking Industry

China’s Banking Sector Is Evolving Swiftly, Driven by Digitization, Relaxing Government Policy, and Changing Consumer Needs. Innovation Will Be Required in Digital Finance, Community Banking, and Consumer Lending

NZ's top pay packet revealed: $4.1m

The executive pay survey canvassed chief executive remuneration disclosures in the 2013 annual reports of New Zealand's largest publicly listed companies and state-owned enterprises, as well as dairy co-operative Fonterra.

S'pore is top foreign investor in Aussie commercial property

Singapore is the top foreign investor in Australia's commercial real estate market

More asset managers are likely to apply for RQFII licenses

Jostling for RQFII

Singapore best market for infrastructure investors

Singapore is the world’s most attractive market for infrastructure investment

Japan’s talent mismatch ranked the most severe in Asia Pacific

26AugJapan’s talent mismatch has been ranked the most acute in Asia Pacific, showing that there is a significant gap between the skills that businesses are looking for and the skills available in the labour market.

Vietnam's bond market grows fastest in East Asia: report

Liquidity on the market has also improved strongly from 365 billion VND (17.17 million U.S. dollars) per session in 2009

More Than Half of Chinese Millionaires Will Immigrate in Next Five Years; but Won't Stray Too Far

The reality is that most ultra-high net worth individuals in China are probably making money in China right now

Heirs of Indian Super Rich Interested in Being Global Citizens: Barclays

Merely five per cent of wealthy individuals in India plan to travel to a different country in the next five years

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