Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Asia-Pacific Leads World in Wealth Growth

High confidence and focus on wealth growth drove greater risk-taking by the region's wealthy says Asia-Pacific Wealth Report 2014

Demand for Digital Interaction in Wealth Management Highest in Asia-Pacific

Eighty-two percent of High Net Worth Individuals1 in Asia-Pacific (excl. Japan) expect most or all of their wealth management relationship to be conducted through digital channels in five years, in contrast to 61 percent of HNWIs in the rest of the world,

UBS remains largest private bank in Asia in 2013 with US$245b in AUM

UBS has been ranked the largest private bank in Asia in 2013 with assets under management of US$245 billion, up from 14 per cent a year ago

Malaysia's finance and banking industry records highest wage rise

The hot jobs include Shariah head for Islamic finance, risk management manager, head of credit risk, business intelligence manager and management trainee.

Think Singapore parents are very demanding? Here's what a Julius Baer survey shows

A survey by Swiss private bank Julius Baer of high net worth parents in Asia found that 59 per cent of rich families here expect their children to get as high as a bachelor's degree, close to those in Hong Kong (67 per cent).

World Wealth Rises at Fastest Rate Ever Recorded - Credit Suisse

The Number of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals Has Grown

2 Filipinos among most influential women in Asian asset management

Early this year, the two Filipinos landed on the list of “Top 25 Most Influential Women in Asian Asset Management” issued by Hong Kong-based financial magazine AsianInvestor earlier this year.

DBS consolidates its position in the Singapore market

Asia Risk Awards 2014: House of the Year, Singapore – DBS

Eyeing opportunities in Asean integration

But the three nations are also seen as having attractions such as growing numbers of affluent households and abundant natural resources.

Two Emerging Markets With The Key To Unlock Wealth

With this announcement, the clock is ticking for a long-awaited program to privatize a range of other government assets

The Billionaire Guide to World Growth

Rankings of the wealthy are fun to read, but how the rich prospered can tell us much about a country’s health

Australian companies set for overseas splurge, says Citigroup

Those at the helm of Citigroup's local investment banking team are tipping a surge in outbound acquisitions by Australian companies in the medium term, despite local merger activity lagging frenetic global deal flow this year.

Better IT can’t replace the personal touch in advice

The technology, advice and education that support the Australian financial services sector have seen lots of change over the past 20 years. But the legislative framework and consumer awareness have struggled to keep up.

It is overbuilt, it is overpriced and it is overleveraged

Is the Chinese property market wobbling towards collapse?

World Bank trims China, East Asia 2014-2016 growth forecasts

Cautions of capital flight risks to Indonesia

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.

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