Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

AMP backs campaign for digital awareness this Safer Internet Day

To curb this and spread awareness, we’re all encouraged to think about our own online activity this ‘Safer Internet Day.

GBA sees strong demand for cross-border financial products

Many investors still worried about setting up accounts and transferring funds offshore, but providers urged to act now

Comment: A moment in emerging markets as risk premium returns

There are, however, existing tailwinds which could give investors comfort in overweighting the EM risk premium within an equity portfolio this year.

When is the right time to soft close a fund?

Knowing when to soft close a fund can be a difficult but necessary decision for a firm as it navigates the balance between gaining more assets and achieving fund outperformance, according to Lakehouse.

Herbert Smith Freehills launches 2021 Guide to Dispute Resolution in Asia Pacific

The guide has been compiled by our network of Herbert Smith Freehills disputes specialists, with the assistance of local counsel in certain jurisdictions, led by Gareth Thomas and Priya Aswani.

Billionaires profit from pandemic: Report

The majority of the 295 economists from around the world canvased in the survey predict the pandemic will fuel income inequality in their respective countries.

China should stop setting annual GDP targets, central bank adviser says

Growth is expected to accelerate to 8.4 per cent this year, according to a Reuters poll, which would mark the fastest rate expansion in a decade.

Hong Kong: Banker Exits Met With Unusual Agency Calls

The aforementioned report added that financial exits out of Hong Kong would be higher if not for the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

How to move to the UK from Hong Kong

International Adviser spoke to Quilter International and Charlton House Wealth Management to discuss the financial advice Hong Kong locals need before making the big move

Minister Airlangga Criticized for Keeping His Covid-19 Case a Secret

He argues that this would make it difficult to conduct contact tracing to effectively contain a circle of coronavirus transmission.

DBS apologises after customers experience delays on new notes exchange portal

Those who are aged 60 and above, or those with disabilities, can visit its branches for new notes services.

Bank advises on what its Islamic credit card cannot buy

Besides purchase of liquor, these Islamic credit cards cannot be used for dating services, lotteries and in casinos.

Financial planner salaries expected to rise 23%

Across the banking and financial services industry in general – the most sought after individuals in 2021 were risk and compliance professionals, credit and lending professionals, and investment analysts and specialists.

COVID has worsened inequality even as the rich thrive: Oxfam

Rising inequality means it could take at least 14 times longer for the number of people living in poverty to return to pre-pandemic levels than it took for the fortunes of the top 1,000, mostly White male, billionaires to bounce back.

In the coming economy, M&A strategies emerging as a big deal

CFO Insights

Will KB manage to achieve profit in Myanmar?

"We are going to develop our expertise in digital banking and housing finance and make efforts to become a leading lender there,"

Bank of Japan Preview: Forecast from seven major banks

“We do not expect any policy changes from the Bank of Japan despite a renewed state of emergency in half of the country.“

Singapore is second most preferred city for cross-border investments: Survey

The report noted that Singapore is emerging as a viable alternative to Hong Kong among companies establishing Asia-Pacific headquarters.

The year of the renminbi?

After years of poor policy and political tumult in the United States, it is not unreasonable to ask whether China's currency will soon be in a position to challenge the greenback. While neither country has been doing itself any favours in the currenc

Singapore trading platform iSTOX raises $66m in round led by Japanese state-backed firms

The tokenisation process represents converting rights to an underlying asset class such as shares of unlisted into a unique digital form, which then becomes eligible for trading.

Comment, Analysis & Research