Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hedge Funds, Go Home — Japan Is Closing the Door

Tokyo is playing the national security card against activist foreign investors. They shouldn’t come back.

Foundations of gold by Rathbones

Prices were volatile following a surge in the dollar and speculation that investors were selling their safest investments

Banks in Hong Kong Gradually Ease WFH Measures

According to official coronavirus figures, Hong Kong has been victim to 4 deaths and 1,048 infections including 985 cases of recovery.

Spot Gold prices move back above $1,700 - could they be even higher?

Economic recovery will have a large say behind how much further gold prices can extend

V versus U by Gary Dugan

The headlines don't read well, but some economists do point to some good news.

Bonds: Wealth managers reveal post-crisis picks

Private banking professionals at Citi, DBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and UBS discuss fixed income in the wake of the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic

Free self-care tips that can help you manage stress during the coronavirus pandemic

Connecting with others even online with a video chat or on the phone.

From Chaos to Catalyst by Paul Roehrig

Surf the pandemic shockwaves to keep your business relevant.

Envysion's Jacob Doo: «You Can Use Your Businesses For That»

There is a need to move beyond private banking advisory to make sure the client really knows and has a holistic understanding and how they should be investing,» the CIO said about Envysion's approach to wealth management.

AMP defends hefty remuneration bill

Last year De Ferrari received $4 million in fixed remuneration and short term incentives.

MEASA private wealth opportunities during uncertain times

The DIFC has become one of the largest wealth centres between Europe and Singapore, with over $420B of Assets managed.

U.S. DoJ Posts Record-High Asset Recovery via 1MDB Settlement

According to a DoJ statement, $49 million was recovered which when totaled with previous 1MDB-related money laundering and bribery cases represented an all-time record of $1.1 billion.

ME Bank saga could impact super funds

The customers who were impacted from this move by ME Bank held what the bank terms "legacy home loans" written more than five years ago.

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund incurs record quarterly loss

The worst quarterly performance was due to [the fact] that the coronavirus pandemic battered global markets in recent weeks.

Almost $1bn wiped off risk market

MLC gained 7.3% in risk sales. It was the only insurer other than TAL to have an increase.

Superannuation startup launches raise

The fund was founded by former IG colleagues Peter Stanhope and Martin Batur, and Branka Injac Misic.

Adviser salaries in 2020 revealed

Riva Recruitment said with all big four banks' having now signalled their intention to exit financial planning, there will be an influx of candidates for advice roles, many of which will need to adjust their expectations.

HSBC Life China to buy out its joint venture partner

China's new rules abolished caps on foreign ownership of securities, futures and life insurance firms.

Thinking straight in the spaghetti economy

Significant rallies across equity markets helpfully coincided with massive central bank intervention in debt markets.

PBoC: «Fintechs Make Better Services Than Traditional Banks»

The central bank had reportedly begun limited electronic payment trialing last month, reportedly for potential real usage in the Tokyo Olympics.

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