Managers of Wealth

APAC Monthly Private Wealth Legal Developments – May 2020

The jurisdictions covered in the update are Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

How Corona is Changing the World of Money

Even in countries such as Switzerland, where the use of cash is still a common phenomenon, digital payments increased substantially, because shops urged consumers to avoid cash in a bid to minimize physical contact.

Sovereign Group’s Bilton on the Vital & Pressing Importance of Robust Wealth & Estate Planning

In some situations, this might not be as big a problem as it initially seems.

HSBC sees double-digit wealth asset growth in Asia by 2023

Aiming to become the top wealth manager in Asia Pacific in the medium-to-long-term, HSBC plans to sharpen its focus on clients with investable assets of over US$1 million.

Value for today’s wealth managers via comprehensive cloud-based solution

Now is a convenient time for wealth managers to explore ways to enhance the comprehensiveness of their platforms.

Wealth Managers And Exchanges The Likely Winners In Post Covid-19 Enviroment

The report screened a broad range of financial services companies with a ROCE of 20% or higher, and found that almost half were fund managers.

What’s next for the Marine and Aviation industry?

Businesses, individuals and families are being very careful with expenditure, forecasting and cash reserves, but some purchases are still going ahead.

Will lockdown affect appetite for commercial office space?

Occupiers of commercial real estate have had to adjust to working remotely since lockdown measures were introduced across much of Europe in mid-March.

Tycoon Mary tops Northern Ireland’s wealth list

Lady Ballyedmond wealthiest despite drop in profits

Tech and ESG are the "investment megatrends of the decade": deVere CEO

The digital revolution means the potential for new and emerging businesses and industries is greater than ever before – and both retail and institutional investors will, naturally, be drawn to the massive growth and opportunities.

The Covid-19 Crisis in Movie Quotes by Tim Price

“Opinions are like assholes. Everybody has one.” [Dirty Harry.]

Women most likely to feel financial stress from Covid-19

“Our research shows some groups are feeling the current strain more than others, including women and those aged 30 to 45 years old, who are likely to have young families.

Why Luxury Will Never Be The Same

Brands’ nervousness is being reflected in their pricing measures.

Views From the Floor

Watching the corona car crash in weekly instalments; credit flows back into the Chinese economy; and raw materials start to pick up. What does this all mean for the global economy?

Digital banking in the 2020s...

Five counterintuitive digital strategies for established financial brands

How silver consumers spend it: beauty, leisure, nutrition

Instead of fighting every sign of ageing, its underlying philosophy puts the focus on a more conscious decision towards products aimed at complementing the appearance of age.

JPMorgan Asset Says It’s Way Too Soon for Negative U.S. Rates

Dollar seen dropping against reserve currencies including yen

UBS: Supply chain sees no mad rush out of China, but uncertainties remain

Although 173 out of the 215 manufacturing exporters already have production sites located outside the Chinese mainland, 63 percent of their capital expenditure remains on the mainland.

2020 list of UK's richest shows first fall in wealth in decade

Inventor James Dyson bucked the trend to top the list for the first time, with an estimated wealth of 16.2 billion pounds.

Report: Gender Diversity and M&A Outcomes

How Female Board-Level Representation Affects Corporate Dealmaking

Comment & Analysis