Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Family succession takes centrestage

A family governance framework sets out to enable communication among family members, says Lim Ping Ping, LGT Asia head of wealth planning

Ultra Wealthy Population Analysis: The World Ultra Wealth Report 2019

This subdued increase comes on the heels of a year of significant growth the prior year, when the population increased by nearly 13%.

Startup disrupts private banks’ family-office biz

Global CIO Office launches in Singapore to provide tech-based help to family offices’ investment pros.

World’s Wealthiest Families Are Stockpiling Cash As Recession Fears Grow

A majority of family offices around the world expect US to enter a recession by 2020, with the highest percentage of gloomy respondents in emerging markets.

Hong Kong investors’ sustainable investment fail to reflect ambitions

53% of HK investors would consider sustainable factors but only 13% invest sustainably, according to Schroders investor study

Big Asian Multi-Family Offices Join Up

Wealthy clients in northern Asia are increasingly looking to put their money into investments or custody in southeast Asia, according to Ho.

DBS Targets More Than $200 Billion AUM by 2023

Banks are fighting for a slice of Asia’s growing wealth pie, and a wealth transfer estimated at $2.7 trillion over the next decade and a half.

GSAM keeps onshore fund structure sidelined

But in Hong Kong, the firm is building its retail business and has signed Standard Chartered Bank as distribution partner.

Edelweiss Fast-Forwards India’s Wealth Management Market Towards Infinity

The twin drivers of regulatory necessity and client expectations will, he believes, alter the landscape irrevocably, but the future is bright for those who look ahead and adapt.

Flying high: the new era of Chinese jetsetters

China is producing more millionaires and billionaires than ever before

Bank of Singapore: Evolving the Platform, Supported by Three Central Pillars

For the advisory platform, Van de Walle highlights two key changes the bank is aiming to achieve.

DBS Bank launches new card for HNIs

The launch of the Treasures Sparkle Infinite Card is an attempt to tap into the already-vast-and-growing potential of the HNW segment in the market, with the card intended to fulfil the needs of customers in this bracket.

Bond durations: what wealth managers recommend

Sanctum recommends a diversified portfolio of AAA-rated corporate bonds, banking and PSU bond funds, and short- and medium-term bonds.

More Professionalism in Managing Family Wealth Needed

The need to increase professionalism in managing the family’s affairs and creating a family office, with employees dedicated to the various tasks, is a natural step for Asia’s high wealth family groups.

DBS Bank Set to Double Wealth Assets in Thailand by 2023

To date, Thailand’s “growing pool” of HNWI continues to attract many investors all over the globe, including DBS and international private banking and asset management group LGT.

UN to launch Principles for Responsible Banking

The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system, and help the industry to demonstrate how it makes a positive contribution to society.

Raffles FO opens in Taiwan

The concept of the family office is gaining acceptance in Taiwan against the backdrop of generational change, according to the Hong Kong-based multi-family office.

UBS bets on China’s Nasdaq-style exchange to offset a ban in Hong Kong: sources

The contribution may reach 50 per cent as soon as next year, with the bank working on two first-time offerings that may raise up to three billion yuan (S$582.5 million), they said.

HSBC Plans PR Blitz to Win Over Beijing

Bank aims to ‘enhance reputation’ amid fallout from Huawei

Top private bankers, wealth managers feted

Night’s big winners include Citi Private Bank which wins 'Best Private Bank, Asia', Societe Generale which wins 'Structured Products House of the Year', and Yuanta Securities for 'Best ETF Provider'

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