Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Platforms: When one size does not fit all

But most platforms are products.

Hong Kong’s Richest Family Loses $8 Billion in a Single Year

The Kwoks’ shrinking fortune underscores growing doubts about Hong Kong’s future.

Beijing Spotlights Swiss Banks in Post-Cassis Crossfire

The foreign ministry spokesperson notably made a decision in his comments to spotlight Switzerland’s financial sector and specifically name one bank, in particular, as a beneficiary.

Asian high yield bonds are a much safer investment than their returns suggest, says 7IM

“After weeks of research, we believe there is currently a strong case for investing in Asian high yield bonds.

Wealth Management in Thailand: On Track to Deliver but More Challenges Ahead

These efforts have been generally well supported by a robust and consistent approach from the regulators.

Can HSBC Survive Hong Kong’s Fifth Regime Change?

Weakening profits (65 percent pre-tax profit plunge in the first half) and rapidly worsening U.S.-China relations are further ensuring that the bank increasingly cannot afford the buffer to always simultaneously appease both sides.

BDM salaries to drop

Junior BDMs can expect to be paid anything from $95,000 to $170,000, depending on where they sit in the sector.

Vietnam banks buck the trend as regional lenders struggle with profit risks

That’s as regional banks’ profitability is expected to take a hit in the next few years from low interest rates, rising credit costs and operating expenses.

Standard Chartered underlines Hong Hong commitment

The comments from Standard Chartered come days before rival lender HSBC is due to publish its own half-year earnings.

Spend your money how you please: PM

"The government doesn't give people lectures about how they should spend their money that is not the sort of government we are."

95% of banks in Asia are running on outdated core banking technology, says new research

The report added that banks that are not ready to migrate to fourth generation organic digital core technologies are unlikely to meet their digitalisation objectives

Where Is All That Gold Being Stored?

A multitude of options, from burying in the backyard to posh steel-lined vaults.

China records eight out of Asia's top ten venture capital deals in Q2 - KPMG

VC investors in China to focus on domestic investment Digital platform businesses continue to attract interest

China Banks Rush to Curb Precious Metal Appetite

The Agricultural Bank of China said it had recently suspended new gold-related businesses while Bank of China said it halted new account openings for platinum and palladium trading.

World’s Best Sub-Custodian Banks 2020

Subcustodians make cross-border securities investing possible

Allfunds strengthens its social commitment and joins the United Nations Global Compact

Allfunds strengthens its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and joins the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Really that Good, or that Bad? by Gary Dugan

The economic data has been good, but it is likely to be more mixed going forward.

Sidelines to frontlines: Private Debt in Asia

Although deal activity in Asia involving private credit still lags that in the US and Europe, interest in this asset class has risen significantly in recent years.

Hyflux receives letter about possible investment by North American fund manager

Having closely followed Hyflux's restructuring process, Spectrum has determined that the water treatment firm is a good investment candidate for the fund.

Billionaires: Jack Ma’s Ant Group plans dual listings in Hong Kong and Shanghai

In our fortnightly round-up, one of China's richest men avoids a New York listing and Mukesh Ambani seeks global investors for his retail business

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