In a bid to develop the industry across both regions.
Author Archives: Robbie Lawther
Robbie is a reporter for International Adviser, covering global news stories about the financial services industry. He joined Last Word Media in October 2018 after nearly two years working at a group of private banking publications, firstly as a reporter then as assistant editor. Robbie can be contacted via email at robbie.lawther@lastwordmedia.com and on Twitter @RLawther94
Asia-based financial group sets up wealth management arm
It serves clients with investible assets of over $250,000.
St James’s Place to close Shanghai office
Firm will ‘continue to invest in and grow’ its operations in Hong Kong and Singapore.
SFC eyes tougher regulations for virtual asset trading platforms
In a bid to make sure investors are ‘adequately protected and key risks are effectively managed’.
Gary Harvey to step down as CEO of St James’s Place Singapore
Meanwhile, the firm appoints its Hong Kong chief executive as Asia partnership director.
Globaleye names managing director of APAC
Ian Black was previously at AAM Advisory and Friends Provident International.
Singapore regulator aims to protect investors from cryptocurrencies
As HNWs in APAC region admit they are keen on investing in digital assets.
40% of HNWs globally do not have formal inheritance plan
Inadequate strategies ‘can be costly and could lead to unresolved family conflict’.
Utmost to shut Singapore advice firm AAM Advisory
It was the ‘preferred strategic outcome’ following a review of the business.
Julius Baer buys stake in Chinese investment firm
Swiss pure play aims to tap into the country’s growing onshore wealth management market.
