Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Concierge Clubs Win Big in China

China’s economic ascent has established a powerful social group made of young entrepreneurs who amassed their own resources rather than building on a massive generational wealth transfer.

UBS scrambles to calm rich Chinese clients over 'pig' comment: sources

The Swiss private banking giant has told senior managers to prioritize any concerns on the matter raised by customers in China

Wealth management investigations spike

In the Royal Commission's final report, commissioner Kenneth Hayne recommended when ASIC identifies misconduct, its starting point should be "why not litigate?" instead of the "negotiate" tack the regulator has traditionally taken

An Ex-UBS Banker Is Battling to Keep Japan in Super Rugby

That decision came just months before Japan hosts the Rugby World Cup, shocking the club that has built a loyal following since its inaugural season in 2016, despite struggling to win games.

Wealth Management in Hong Kong: The Digital Outlook

Traditional private bankers are used to the human touch, and some may find it challenging to accept what technology can offer.

Global Wealth 2019: Reigniting Radical Growth

This year’s report also draws on data from more than 150 wealth managers, whose input yielded insights about the performance pressures that many firms are facing and about strategic areas for improvement.

DJ Carmichael being acquired by wealth manager

The acquisition announcement comes off the back of Shaw and Partners’ recent strategic partnership with Swiss Private Bank

Hong Kong rich start moving assets offshore as fears rise

"The fear is that the bar is coming right down on Beijing's ability to get your assets in Hong Kong. Singapore is the favored destination."

HSBC Private Banking issues market outlook for Q3 2019

Bank sees many investment opportunities despite complex landscape

UBS loses China bond mandate as ‘pig’ row fallout grows

One of country’s largest SOEs shuts Swiss bank out of advising on big bond deal

Rival Wealth Centers Eye Hong Kong's Turmoil

The two traditional private banking hubs of Singapore and Switzerland are frontline candidates to take over what Hong Kong stand to lose.

UOB Malaysia launches Shariah wealth management solution

UOB Malaysia’s Islamic wealth management solutions have also been designed for customers who prioritise ethical and socially responsible investing.

Hong Kong's $1 trillion wealth management industry is endangered as tycoons move money out of the city.

It’s no longer a question of whether we have assets offshore,» she says.

OCBC’s private bank eyes Malaysia expansion

Bank of Singapore has been expanding in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

China's Haitong International cuts UBS business ties over pig comment

“There is not a clear timetable on when to resume the collaboration, which is subject to the management’s decision,” Haitong International said in an email sent to Reuters.

Edelweiss Asset Management launches retirement plan in its schemes

According to the fund house, the Retirement Plan gives investors enough flexibility to plan their retirement.

Singapore: Guide To Family Offices – A Legal Perspective

A single-family office typically refers to a legal entity which manages assets for or on behalf of only one family and is wholly owned or controlled by members of that same family.

Thai HNWI wealth to hit $400bn next year

Thailand’s wealthy have low exposure to offshore investment products, underscoring the opportunity for foreign managers, according an SCB Julius Baer report.

The Future of Private Banking: Lessons from Big Tech Unicorns, Mainstream Media and Fintechs

Taking an agile approach to digital evolution in a bank while making the necessary investments and adopting the necessary long-term cultural changes certainly requires a top-down strategy, putting digital transformation at the heart of the bank.

HK's Protests Draws Queries From Private Bank Clients

When asked to describe how they felt about what they thought about the global investment outlook and choosing three-character words in Mandarin to express their sentiments, private banking clients surveyed chose

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