Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

The Millennial Mood Index 2021

The pandemic, combined with the 'work from home' culture, has also raised health awareness Indian millennials.

Burgeoning EV market will create more opportunities for investors: Private banks

They also noted that Asia, especially China, will continue to drive this shift in 2022 as it forges ahead in reducing carbon emissions and rolling out green technology.

Indonesia’s shariah mutual funds seen to fare better after tough 2021

The declines were largely due to a drop in assets of protected shariah mutual funds and shariah money market funds after the Haj Financing Management Board pulled out in early 2021 to focus on state bonds and sukuk or Islamic debt.

Financial Regualtion Update

For the full update on each jurisdiction, please click on the name of the jurisdiction. Below we provide a brief overview of what is covered in each update.

The rich are seen to invest US$8.4 trillion in private market funds by 2026

The other key factors it cites are the availability of innovative products and investment vehicles, and “demand from private wealth investors to access strong risk-adjusted return, uncorrelated to the public markets”.

CIMB wins 11 awards

CIMB was also recognised for its commitment on the ESG front, clinching the Best ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk and Best SRI Sukuk awards for SME Bank’s maiden issuance of RM500 million Sustainability Islamic MTN, where CIMB acted as lead manager.

Nikko AM: Global Equity Investment Outlook 2022

Investment Insights by our experts and thought leaders

Bank of America Plans Staff Relocation from Hong Kong to Singapore

It is not yet known how many people will be relocated but there are no expectations for a wholesale shift of business or operations.

Citi: Expect «More Predictable And Stable» Tech Regulation

Despite worries about China’s ongoing tech crackdown and debt-laden property sector, Citi Private Bank is the latest financial institution to turn positive on the mainland’s equity markets.

Malaysia central bank launches five-year financial sector blueprint

The central bank aims to ensure that 50% of new financing go to green and transitioning activities.

HSBC shows strong preparedness to navigate climate-related disruptions – S&P

The rating agency's ESG evaluation comprises an assessment of a company's ESG profile and preparedness, and is an analysis of a company's strategy related to ESG and its ability to prepare for potential future risks and opportunities.

The CEO Imperative: How mastering ecosystems transforms performance

In fiscal year 2020, companies with high-performing ecosystems also experienced higher average revenue growth and net profit margin overall.

Thailand mulls plan to split retirement fund from Social Security Fund, report says

Spokespersons for the Finance Ministry did not immediately respond to questions from Asia Asset Management.

Dramatic rise in equity flows during 2021

Australian investors also saw a rise in the number who were selecting overseas equities rather than domestic ones, this rose by 186%.

Julius Baer: «Don't Expect to Make Money in China Like Other Countries»

After a turbulent 2021 for Chinese markets, some financial institutions are turning positive due to a deep correction that has caused valuations to plunge alongside policy easing by Beijing.

More HNIs are looking to buy luxury property in 2022

“A lot of HNIs (high net worth individuals) are looking for second homes. Also, holiday destinations and villas on the outskirts of the city are in great demand.”

Apartment prices in Tokyo are set to exceed bubble-era high

The ¥60.8 million average price for a new apartment in the greater Tokyo area in 2020 was the highest since 1990

Outperforming in 2022: Is the wind of change blowing in Wealth Management?

Now that we prepare ourselves to face the next, upcoming challenges of 2022 some questions arise.

Investors eye commercial property and logistics assets in Japan, Korea and Australia

Omicron may have put the bite into the property sector, but commercial property in Asia Pacific is defying the odds in a challenging sector, says a CBRE report.

State Media Spotlights Ant Group in Corruption Scandal

Youcheng United (Ningbo) was founded by the younger Zhou in 2016 and won contracts to build subway mobile payment systems in Ningbo and Wenzhou at the same time his older brother was party secretary of these cities.

Comment, Analysis & Research