The wealth of the super-rich fell by 4.3% globally to $8.5trn last year, with the biggest declines in China and Asia-Pacific, according to a report by UBS and PwC.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Blackrock versus Church House
FSA compares two absolute return products: the Blackrock UK Absolute Alpha Fund and the SVS Church House Tenax Absolute Return Strategies Fund.
Principal AM launches Greater Bay fund
The Malaysia fund manager is offering a product to domestic investors that focuses on China and HK companies likely to benefit from the development of China’s Greater Bay Area.
DBS launches wealth management via smartphone
Hong Kong customers of the bank investing at least HK$1m can set up a multi-currency savings and wealth management account using an app.
HKMA embraces ESG investing
The Exchange Fund incorporates ESG and green finance principles into its investment process and expects the same from its external managers, according to HKMA’s deputy head.
Hong Kong’s rising wealthy avoid financial advisers
Hong Kong’s rich need better planning to meet their financial goals, but they don’t trust the professionals, according to a recent study.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Investec versus JP Morgan
FSA compares two Asia-Pacific ex-Japan equity funds: the Investec Asian Equity Fund and the JP Morgan Asia Growth Fund.
SSGA readies 10 funds for Hong Kong launch
They include a mixture of active and passive products covering a wide range of global equity markets.
Daiwa AM selects Lemanik for Ucits funds
Lemanik AM will provide management company services for six Japanese and Asia equities sub-funds of the Daiwa Global Fund.
UBS WM promotes tech disruption theme
Asia is in the vanguard of new technology trends, providing opportunities for investors, according to UBS Wealth Management.
