Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fidelity CIO: How long can monetary-driven markets ignore economic reality?

The expansion of central bank balance sheets subdued volatility, but markets became hooked on this support.

More firms to leave China: S&P

DIVERSIFICATION: Although COVID-19 would push more companies to produce in emerging markets, DBS said that it was unlikely that firms would totally leave China

Time to think about Financial Well-being by Penny Lovell

Amazing and so exciting to feel free of that ever present niggle as to whether I am getting the best deal for myself and my family.

Hong Kong bankers worry new laws could lead to capital flight

The banker declined to be identified as he is not authorised to speak to the media. Hong Kong’s main stock market index fell over 5% yesterday.

The ‘new normal’ isn’t face-to-face

Clients seek people with whom they can envision having a trusted commercial relationship. New requests for proposal will be issued, pitches will be won, and new business mandates will be awarded.

Singapore Sees Negative Rates Creep In With Flush Liquidity

The rates effect is a possible by-product of MAS operations meant to ensure sufficient” liquidity.

APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – May 2020

The jurisdictions covered in the update are Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

After a Banner Year, an Uncertain Road Ahead for Asset Managers

Amid the COVID-19 Crisis, Changes in Product Innovation, Growth Strategies, and Cost Structure Will Be Critical to Bolstering Asset Flows and Profitability, Says New Report by Boston Consulting Group

Analysis: Sovereign wealth funds to the rescue

The principle of a national prudential fund is all well and good so long as the use of it is equally prudential.

Amy Davies and James Edmonds: Should the burden of pensions move to the employee?

Perhaps, but a quick glance beyond the headline figures shows that the answer is not clear cut.

Indonesian plans $8.6bn virus bailout for state firms

Bahana’s subsidiaries are tasked to provide credit guarantees for micro, small and medium companies.

Coronavirus Pressures Japanese Banks' Operating Environment

Sustainability of earnings and business models remain key areas facing structural challenges.

This Challenged World by Gary Dugan

The huge rise in government spending sets a major challenge for governments when they turn into each new year.

How to create a 'mini UBS', Grounds style

The new also isn't hard to locate.

Indonesia again moves to raise healthcare premiums after first attempt fails

The premium for third-class service will be raised to 42,000 rupiah from 25,000 rupiah, but a 7,000 rupiah government subsidy will reduce the payment to 35,000 rupiah.

Investment power shifting east to Gulf and Asia

Cash is king in a recession and sovereign wealth funds have deep pockets

UBS: Supply chain sees no mad rush out of China, but uncertainties remain

Although 173 out of the 215 manufacturing exporters already have production sites located outside the Chinese mainland, 63 percent of their capital expenditure remains on the mainland.

Japan slips into recession with worse yet to come

Existing stimulus measures already total more than 20% of GDP.

Asset managers failing on human rights abuse, study finds

“Savers in particular will no doubt be shocked to find how little the industry has done to build in safeguards that could prevent their money from being used to fund weapons manufacturers and governments involved in human rights abuses.

Thailand starts search for new central bank chief this month, report says

The committee will draft the selection criteria and application process.

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