Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HSBC cuts bonus pool by US$600 million as bank focuses on costs, bad loans

Bonus cuts come despite 55 per cent jump in revenue in global markets business in second quarter

The Asset Awards: Custodians capturing change

The Asset announces winners of the Triple A Asset Servicing Leadership Awards for 2020

BNP Paribas Report reveals that Asia’s HNWIs are looking to Private Equity

The survey respondents had an average net worth of around USD13.4 million, the firm said in a press release.

HSBC Ramps Up China Hiring Despite Tensions

This will be central to our ambitions to become the leading wealth manager in Asia

Asian HY attracts wealth managers

Income generation and positive relative valuations counter liquidity and default fears in the Asian high yield credit market.

Ride-hailing firm preps wealth solution

Grab’s micro-investing offering will make use of funds managed by Fullerton Fund Management and UOB Asset Management.

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

In the expansive and fascinating Hubbis Digital Dialogue of July 30, a panel of experts debated the state of the Thai wealth management industry.

Hang Seng’s wealth biz revenues down 40%

Customers were delaying long-term investment decisions due to the uncertain market environment, the bank said.

Ninety One Boosts Fixed Income Team in Asia

Founded in South Africa in 1991 as Investec Asset Management, the firm completed its demerger from Investec Group and its rebrand to Ninety One in March.

DBS launches new solutions to bolster Singaporeans' retirement plans and financial resilience amid tough times

Solutions include retirement tool in NAV Planner and a retirement portal that provides estate planning advice and services

CCB Principal AM gains Hong Kong licences

Separately, UBS SDIC AM’s licences in the territory were removed.

CSOP AM preps its first ETF in Singapore

The firm will also make use of the new variable capital company framework for the fund.

Gold/Silver: the early stages of a long-term bull market

Despite the impressive 30% rally for gold and 70% rally in silver from the March lows, the precious metals are likely still in the early stages of a long-cycle bull market.

SMP Group completes acquisition

The deal has been undertaken with the support of Palatine Private Equity LLP, the UK midmarket private equity house that partnered with SMP in its 2019 management buy-out, with additional debt funding from Apera Asset Management.

HSBC’s First-Half Profit Dive Misses Analyst Forecasts

The bank also warned of expected damage to its core capital ratio as worsening credit ratings impact its risk-weighted asset ratio.

Post-Merger Franklin Templeton’s Asia AUM Exceeds $160 Billion

Real estate capabilities of our combined organization, in particular infrastructure, will be a meaningful diversification opportunity going forward, for investors seeking yield in Singapore.

Higher for longer gold prices

Doing so would require that central banks signal higher tolerance for inflation and an ability to stop interest rates from following it upwards.

Family offices need to stay cyber-vigilant in this fast-changing world

There are two main lines of attack for cyber criminals: hacks and scams.

China Fiscal Stimulus – Careful Calibration

Over the next five years, we expect new infrastructure to unlock RMB15tn in investment to support this transition.

Family offices seek out foreign partners as HNIs look to invest outside India

Global markets have outperformed India over the past four-five years.

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