Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan’s Richest Person Sees Wealth Soar To $29 Billion

But with lockdowns easing, shoppers are returning, more so in Asia.

Could The UAE Replace Hong Kong As Asia’s Financial Center?

A large number of financial transactions to the mainland have been routed through Hong Kong.

Gold Funds Underpin Pandemic Price Rally as Jewelers Vanish

The shift underscores the global push-and-pull for gold between western investors looking for a safe haven and traditional demand centers for physical gold in Asia.

AMP executive promoted after fears he would leave firm

AMP acussed sexual harrasment..

Standard Chartered Private Bank finds increased affluent and HNW investor interest in sustainable investments amidst COVID-19

42 per cent of investors will invest five to 15 percent of their funds in sustainable investments over the next three years

AMP closes ethical option to super members

AMP has taken the AMP Capital Ethical Leaders Balanced fund off its investment menus for superannuation members

Jefferies in Asia: third time lucky?

The US investment bank is finally enjoying the fruits of a decade of investment in Asia. It has spent big to hire the bankers and analysts it needs to drive deal activity in China, Japan and Australia. Now the hard part starts – making money.

How Firms are Adjusting to their New Working Environment and their Outlook Post Corona-Crunch

They provide a range of services to private investors, trustees, charities, pension funds and institutional clients.

Patricia Woo on the Holistic Approach to the UHNW Family Office of the Future

This she calls the integral approach to the family office, and it is one that places as great an emphasis on spiritual goals as on secular objectives.

Is it worth choosing direct China exposure?

As research finds institutional investors are increasingly seeking direct China exposure, how have China indices performed versus the broader global emerging markets ones?

Accountants embodied client-centricity as COVID-19 hit, says new survey

Accountants placed clients as their top priority at the first sign of COVID-19 trouble, with four out of five firms proactively reaching out with practical information and advice, a new survey shows.

Hong Kong IPO activity remains resilient in H1 2020, new economy listings seen as key driver, KPMG analysis finds

Shanghai exchange ranks second in global fundraising; STAR Market maintains popularity

What your Chinese private clients want to know and why

Private wealth advisors should be aware of these questions, not only to ensure they have answers prepared, but also as a key to understanding the culture and background of their client.

Embedding ESG into banks’ strategies

Four key actions banks should be taking to prepare for the post-COVID-19 ESG mantra.

Labuan IBFC: 30 Years of Intermediating Asia - Exclusive Interview with Director General, Labuan Financial Services Authority

Get an indepth exclusive on Labuan IBFC, his thoughts about the industry performance for 2019 as well as his future plans and aspirations for the jurisdiction.

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