Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Now Hiring: Family Offices in Asia

As a vehicle for wealth management, the family office is still relatively new in Asia, but that’s now changing. Opportunities abound for managing this family wealth.

There Is a Lot of Wealth Creation in China: UBS

UBS Wealth Management APAC Head Kathryn Shih discusses Switzerland abandoning the cap on the euro, Hong Kong as a financial hub and the demand for private banking services in China.

The types of banks to work for in Asia if you want a big bonus percentage

If you are forging a career in private banking in Singapore or Hong Kong – or if you want to break into the sector – you have, in theory, a wide range of employers to work for.

Asia bank bonuses fall prey to HQ missteps

Bonus season is upon us once again and the region’s investment bankers are about to find out that, although they had a good year as a group, this will probably not be reflected in their bonus.

Citibank Indonesia eyes 25% growth in priority customers

In April 2011, Bank Indonesia (BI) banned Citibank signing new Citigold customers

Hong Kong still competitive despite Li Ka-shing’s departure for Cayman Islands

Billionaire Li Ka-shings’ decision to pitch his tent in the Cayman Islands because it is a more “convenient” place to set up his new firms has had the effect of stoking the question whether Hong Kong has lost its allure as an easy place

Swiss bank invests in Aussie asset manager

The Bonhote Bank Switzerland has entered into a formal relationship with Melbourne-based asset manager Giles Wade.

Standard Chartered Maps New Course In Asia

Private bank plans to tap long-term business clients to realize its ambitions to manage more of Asia’s wealth.

Pictet AM set to launch first RQFII bond fund

Pictet Asset Management expects to come to market with the product this quarter as one of several RQFII funds it has planned for the coming year.

Why are so many women in China rich?

A look at a surprising chapter in the rise of the biggest economy in the world.

Indian rich warm up to art insurance

The capability for underwriting art insurance was brought to India by AIG

Old Mutual Int'l launches 'commission ban' compliant bond

The Wealth Management Plan is a single premium product, but will accept non-contractual recurring premiums after 12 months.

Swiss group Strengthens Asian Capabilities With a New Chinese Asset Management Company

"We are delighted to announce the creation of this new company, which reflects our ability to partner with the best asset managers in order to deliver high-quality investment solutions to our clients.

Standard Chartered to close Swiss private bank

"We have moved the majority of accounts to our other booking centres, e.g. Jersey, London and Dubai," the spokeswoman said in an emailed statement.

Ultra Wealthy to Transfer US$16 Trillion Over Next 30 Years

Wealth-X and NFP Family Wealth Transfers Report identifies largest transfer of global wealth in history

Standard Chartered Said to Spurn Africa Arm Approach in 2014

The bank received an unsolicited, informal expression of interest for the division, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the details are private.

Bank of Singapore and Citi win banking awards

BoS was credited for its ability to attract high net worth individuals

Li Ka-shing converts to shareholder value religion

Asia’s richest man has embraced a new faith.

Bank of Singapore and Citi win banking awards

The private bank also won praise for its stable financials and credit rating, impressive products and local insights.

Li Kashing reorganises empire

The newly formed companies will also have greater flexibility in paying out dividends

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