Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Making Sense of China

China would ultimately remain on a capitalist path where profit was omnipotent – that has clearly not been the case.

The Fear Of Fear

Certainly, the recent very low yields in the US government bond market and the strength of the US dollar seem to square with this fear of fear.

Analysis: First Sentier hire highlights asset management inclusion

First Sentier’s move reflects the growing recognition of the need for diversity, inclusion, and environmental, social and governance considerations in the asset management and institutional investor universe.

The new norm: virtual arbitration

Similarly, Yuan and Cynthia also have some experience in virtual arbitration mainly after the pandemic, and as authors of Huanzhong WeChat official account

Jodie Patron, Senior Economist, KPMG, comments on today’s unemployment figures

The workforce participation rate was flat over the month.

Banks need to fight off fintech disruptors

Shares in the big four banks all rose over 30% over one year to 21 July, 2021, with ANZ seeing the best performance with gains of 56.3%.

Capturing the Opportunities for Wealth Management Connectivity in the Greater Bay Area

The Greater Bay Area, or GBA, has a population of around 72 million, and boasts a GDP equivalent to USD1.6 trillion, which places it amongst the top 12 economies of the world.

Singapore's Reopening Takes a Step Back

The number of new cases in the community has increased from 19 cases the week before, to over 500 cases in the past week, according to the Health Ministry.

The New Customer Relationship in Wealth Management

These interactions are captured digitally, providing volumes of data which can be used to identify services and opportunities specific to my needs; “good, personalised service” dead not dead, it has just become digital.

BCG’s ANZ team bouncing back from double-digit pandemic hit

“Overall revenue was impacted by disrupted projects and lockdowns throughout [the March quarter] and [the July quarter] but resumed to normal strong levels by [the October quarter] as clients pushed forward with their respective agendas.”

What’s on the horizon for High Net Worth investors?

The other key trend has been diversification towards dollar assets, especially foreign equities, given attractive returns and potential currency gains on repatriation.

Singapore CEOs confident about growth in business and economy

“Organisations that get this right will be best placed to come out of the pandemic as winners with strong, resilient and productive businesses,” he concluded.

FSCP appointees need to understand context of advice

Research houses and the Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) should also take responsibility for the issue of documents such as product profiles and product disclosure statements of product providers.

Why Penthouses In Singapore Are Still Popular Among 'Crazy Rich Asians'

When it comes down to square footage, a bungalow in Singapore probably has more to offer, and comes with the association of prestige and exclusivity.

Is China the place for wealth managers to be?

International Adviser spoke to St James’s Place and DeVere Group about the country’s growing financial advice industry

Amundi Aims to Double Greater China Assets to $250 Billion

French asset manager plans secondary home base in China

Increased connectivity expands Asia’s cross-border opportunities

Regulators step up liberalization moves to meet growing demand for overseas assets

SURVEY: Automation, digitisation and AI are ripe areas for investment

The poll explored institutional investors’ sentiment and allocations regarding the most pressing economic trends that are expected to shape the global economy over the next three decades.

Scion of Richest Thai Family Prepares for Bad Debt Bonanza

“Policies around distressed debt management are unsustainable,”

Dispelling negative notions about Japan amid its increasing importance

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