Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Cayman ranks seventh highest debtor to Taiwan's banks

Australia followed in sixth place at US$24.98 billion.

Will further lowering of interest rates be beneficial?

As all too often, people pay off their home loan before looking to invest, as they believe this creates more financial security

Is It Time For An Agile Revolution In Financial Services?

In this article, we talk about why agile is key to Financial Institutions successful digital transformation journey.

Singapore among countries likely to recover first; global economic recovery slated to stretch to 2023 and beyond: S&P Global Ratings

Singapore, along with China, Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia are among the banking systems that are likely to recover first from the Covid-19-induced economic downturn, says S&P Global Ratings.

More clarity on life insurance best interest duty needed: Research

The report said these additions are not necessarily driven by customer needs and in many circumstances customers have only a superficial understanding of the full product when they buy it.

How financial planning will change post Covid-19

According to a survey done by OCBC, many here do not have enough savings to allow them to maintain their current lifestyle beyond 6 months if they were to lose their jobs.

Asian equity monthly by Nikko Asset Management

This is a big positive change versus the response post the Global Financial Crisis

The storm is coming, where can the Greater China Issuers go?

This article aims to provide an overview of Chapter 19C of the Listing Rules as a route to secondary listing in Hong Kong with a focus on Greater China Issuers.

Many who accessed ERS unsure of impact: Research

Immediate financial need (59%) and concerns for future expenditures (27%) were the main reasons members gave for accessing savings.

Will RBA cut cash rates to 0.1%?

“The RBA probably feels it ‘needs to be seen to be doing something’ to support business and consumer confidence at this delicate stage of the economic recovery, particularly given the setback caused by Melbourne’s return to lockdow

RegTech: An Opportunity to Boost Australia and UK Trade Relations?

Crucially, the UK and Ireland boast governments that are supportive of technological innovation.

Fitch still negative on Aussie banks

"We believe the major banks' capital buffers are commensurate with their risk profiles, although a moderate decline of the capital ratios is probable in the short term."

Credit Suisse, UBS Fight for China Bankers in Talent War

Banks fight for talent with billions in profits up for grabs

Asian families focus on the “S” in ESG

Impact investments made by wealthy families in the region have often been focused on improving poverty, according to Singapore-based multi-family office Maitri AM.

Is investing through asset managers a good bet?

Investors need to bear in mind that they are equally exposed to swings in the stock market especially funds that have exposures to equities.

Chief economist update: Dan defeats second wave

Worse, the "opened again, closed again" uncertainty of it all prevents future planning, discourages businesses from investing and hiring, and consumers from spending.

HK asset managers lack transparency

Most of the HK public are unfamiliar with asset management services, yet the sector retains a good level of trust, according to an EY survey.

Survey on Wealth Management in the New World

Are we emerging, albeit extremely tentatively, from global lockdown, or are many of the leading economies on the cusp of new lockdowns?

The mother of all heists -Hong Kong burglars steal $516 million worth of antique stamps and revolutionary art from a renowned stamp-collector’s apartment in Kowloon

Fu is a member of the Hong Kong Philatelic Society was in mainland China when the robbers walked into the 16-story building, forced open an iron gate and broke through a wooden door, and ransacked the apartment.

Hong Kong will remain a great financial centre – only the colour of the money will be different

Even if offshore investors think our freedoms are being eroded, our commercial freedoms are still much greater than those on the mainland.

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