Wealth Management

Asian investor sentiment index inched higher to 16pts in 4Q13
27 Jan 14
Boosted by better equities.
China's M&A deal values hit record high of US$260b in 2013
23 Jan 14
Deal values surged by 28%.
Asian credit poised for a 'better year' in 2014
22 Jan 14
On back of a modest increase in US interest rates.
SGX codifies rule on share buy-back limit
1 Oct 13
Limits discretionary ability of the listed firm.
Here's how alarming China's rising indebtedness is
6 Sep 13
Its non-financial sector debt is at a whopping RMB 107.9t.
Moody's Asian Liquidity Stress Index worsened to 21.1% in August
6 Sep 13
It broke 3-month improvement.
Analyst warns of reduced capital flows to ASEAN
4 Sep 13
There's a serious pressure on regional markets.
Asian economies warned of rising real rates
22 Aug 13
Which countries are highly exposed?
Guess which ASEAN country is most exposed to capital flows reversal
26 Jun 13
Will Singapore be spared?
National Australia Bank unveils wealth brand in Asia
22 May 13
See what's in store for Asian investors.
Emerging market equities to beat bonds soon: HSBC
25 Apr 13
But growth may be on a slower pace.
57% of global fund managers still positive on equities in 2Q
23 Apr 13
But some remain cautious amidst Eurozone debt crisis.
Ex-fund head in Thailand faces criminal charges
17 Feb 13
A criminal complaint has been filed against Sopana Janeborvorn, a former mutual-fund manager.
Westpac to fortify wealth management team
17 Feb 13
Wetpac will expand its wealth management division to serve a growing demand for financial advice.
Japan's Orix targets Dutch asset manager Robeco for $2.6-B
16 Feb 13
Orix Corp will buy Robeco from its owner Rabobank for about 2$2.6 billion.
Mainland China said to be opening door to hedge funds
15 Feb 13
Personnel changes at the CSRC in November prompted speculation that China will open up to investment vehicles.
Finansa CEO advises bond investments as Thai policy rates fall
12 Feb 13
Finansa Asset Management CEO Teerapan Jittalan foresees a 50-basis point cut in the policy rate this year.
Thailand's BAM aims for 10% revenue, profit growth
9 Feb 13
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management sees good profit in rehabilitating debts and selling NPAs.
Asset management firms in China post record profits
5 Feb 13
Four asset management companies in China saw total pre-provision operation profits of 37.6 billion yuan ($5.97 billion) in 2013.
Thai banks intensify competion to lure wealthy clients
5 Feb 13
Thai banks have launched strategies to retain wealthy customers and attract the newly rich.
Warning made against Chinese wealth management products
30 Jan 13
The frenzy of Chinese banks to snatch depositors have led to non-standard operations in wealth management.
Kasikorn expects AUM to hit Bt1-T
26 Jan 13
Kasikorn Asset Management forecasts assets under management (AUM) to touch Bt1 trillion this year.
Thailand's SCB adjusts to needs of its wealthier customers
16 Jan 13
Siam Commercial Bank changed its private banking strategy for clients who are getting richer.
Fund manager warns against Philippine foreign ownership rules
10 Jan 13
Lazard Asset Management warned that foreign ownership ruling for PLDT may negatively impact the country.
South Korea's pension fund withdraws money from Goldman
11 Dec 12
It is seen as a retaliation for pulling out its asset management unit out of South Korea.
Malaysia's CIMB expects AUM to hit RM7-B next year
11 Dec 12
Munirah Khairuddin, acting CEO of CIMB Wealth Advisors, expects robust subscription of all its products.
ING sells Thai asset management biz to UOB
22 Nov 12
For 10 million euro.
Boissard, Varvel to handle Asian units for Credit Suisse
21 Nov 12
Credit Suisse's Asia fixed-income business.
Manulife Indonesia eyes 20% fund growth
19 Nov 12
20 percent growth. Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia expects its funds under management to grow this much next year, on the...
Goldman Sachs to close South Korea asset management unit
19 Nov 12
Five years. This is the amount of time needed for Goldman Sachs Group to decide to stop its South Korean asset management unit.
Nomura posts net income of $35.3M
29 Oct 12
Thanks to fixed income operations.
RBC seeks growth via asset-management deals in Asia
19 Oct 12
Royal Bank of Canada hopes to make small- to medium-sized acquisitions in Asia and Latin America to build its equity capabilities in...
Number of Australian funds expected to shrink
15 Oct 12
BlackRock predicts a huge consolidation of Australia's industry super funds, leading to a shake-out of Australian fund managers.
Maybank consolidating asset management firms
15 Oct 12
Maybank Asset Management is working closely with Maybank Kim Eng to support its growth plans.
BoC executive warns of risks in wealth management products
13 Oct 12
There is a proliferation of off-book wealth management products that China's banking sector has to tackle, warns a bank executive.
Needs of advisors and investors in Asia not fully met: Research
9 Oct 12
Wealth management firms in Asia are not fully supporting the technology and service requirements of their advisors and high net worth clients....
Sumitomo Mitsui to acquire Toyota asset management firm
4 Oct 12
Sumitomo Mitsui Asset Management Co.
Kiatnakin to provide more wealth management
1 Oct 12
Kiatnakin Bank will focus on wealth management services and target fund mobilisation to generate healthy margins.
Barclays India to focus on wealth management, investment banking
30 Sep 12
Barclays will reduce retail banking operations in India to focus on wealth management and corporate and investment banking operations in India...
SunGard launches Ambit Wealth Management in Asia
29 Sep 12
SunGard has launched Ambit Wealth Management, a new front-to-back wealth management solution suite with mobile banking functionality.

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