05/04/2012

Rich Malaysians grow wealth aggressively

A study covering nine Asian markets described rich Malaysians as ambitious and aggressive in growing their wealth, with 75% aiming to be worth about US$4mil (RM12mil) within the next 10 years.

05/04/2012

Arts attract philanthropic funds

Funds for projects ranging from direct support of artists to acquisition of works and related community development projects accounted for $5.28 million of the $23.2 million in grants to organisations from clients of the multi-family office last year.

05/03/2012

Schroders posts Q1 net inflows, rising AUM

Blue chip investment manager Schroders reported first-quarter profits slightly above expectations as net flows from institutional investors buoyed assets under management.

05/02/2012

TD Bank aims to attract rich U.S. clients

TD has about 100 face-to-face advisers in the U.S., but that "will multiply" over the next three-to-four years, Mike Pedersen, group head of TD's wealth and insurance business, said in an interview last week.