08/19/2015
In wealthy Australia, philanthropy is the biggest loser
The report found that a small number of people dominate the philanthropy landscape, with 66% of the total amount claimed in 2012-2013 gifted by just 7.3% of the giving population.
Wealth and Asset Management
08/19/2015
Shinhan’s retirement asset platform gains traction
Suggesting financial solutions to retirees is not only an opportunity for new growth but also the moral responsibility of the financial industry
08/18/2015
Guernsey – Offering A Gateway To The UK For Chinese Clients
Guernsey has an investment sector with almost US$0.5 trillion worth of funds under management and administration.
08/18/2015
FinanceAsia's Best Private Bank writeups
The rapid growth of highnetworth individuals in Asia has made the region a magnet for private bankers.
08/18/2015
YBR mulling wealth acquisitions
Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management is currently pursuing a "range of direct and online market opportunities" including acquisitions in wealth management and direct personal lending.
08/17/2015
Swiss banks step up battle for Asia’s super-rich
The attractions are obvious, with a recent slowdown in growth still leaving many Asian economies far outpacing Western counterparts.
08/14/2015
As yuan falls, China's rich seek safe havens offshore
China's economy doesn't look very good.
08/13/2015
Reserve Bank warns high property prices are encouraging huge transfer of wealth
But it will "obviously" leave renters worse off and make young parents worried about their childrens' ability to buy a house when they are olde
08/13/2015
Singapore's Billionaire Banker Lee Seng Wee Dies
The patriarch was a prominent philanthropist of his era through the family’s Lee Foundation, set up in 1952.
08/12/2015
What interviewers really want to know in private banking interviews
If you’re heading into a private banking interview, get set to be grilled on a wide range of topics
08/11/2015
Deutsche Bank Follows Shake-Up Plan: To Sell Indian Unit
The deal will mark Deutsche Bank’s exit from India's highly-competitive mutual fund industry.
08/11/2015
Crowe Horwath to target family offices
The corporate finance side is still growing rapidly and is a lot more active than it was two years ago.
08/11/2015
Barings lays out options for setting up shop in China
Baring Asset Management is weighing up the best China entry point, including a joint venture or a wholly-owned office, as it looks to establish a physical presence on the mainland.
08/11/2015
India’s super rich swelled ranks by 17% in FY15: study
The report estimated that the net worth will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 26% to Rs.415 trillion by financial year 2020
08/11/2015
Advisors from Singapore and India Win 2015 Awards
Winning the 2015 Global Financial Planning Award for Asia was a challenging and rewarding experience.
08/10/2015
Swiss National Bank hikes exposure to Indian companies
Among American companies, SNB raised its stake in giants like Apple Inc, ExxonMobil and Microsoft
08/10/2015
Coutts Millionaires Make Asia Private Bank Profitable, UBP Says
The acquisition of Coutts will help us reach a critical mass in Asia
08/10/2015
New Standard Chartered chief to overhaul bank
The only survivor from the top team of two years ago is Mike Rees, deputy chief executive
08/09/2015
Switzerland's wealth managers have long courted Asia's super-rich
Swiss banks step up battle for Asia's super-rich
08/09/2015
Wealth management is an industry built on trust
Trust games: Europe’s NextGen HNWI more sceptical than US peers