Why DBS Private Bank trimmed its funds platform
DBS's Pierre DeGagne explains the rationale behind having a slimmer funds platform and the challenges of getting clients to implement investment ideas in their portfolios at the right time.
Fund Selectors
Battling behavioural bias: DBS and fund selection
Pierre DeGagne explains the fund selection process of DBS Private Bank, the importance of spotting behavioural biases and how those biases can undermine fund selection.
Bank of Singapore hires Rajeev De Mello as CIO
The private bank is bringing in a bond market veteran as chief investment officer, with the current incumbent set to take on another role.
Julius Baer hires new fund gatekeeper in HK: sources
The Swiss private bank is understood to have lured an executive from BlackRock to succeed Johann Santer, who joined Fidelity International last month.
Vanguard Singapore: A casualty of high-fee fund selling
A lack of scale in Singapore and the problems of trying to sell funds with no distribution costs or adviser commissions are seen as key reasons for Vanguard closing the office.
Will technology make funds passporting redundant?
Digital distribution platforms could offer alternatives to fund passporting in Asia, but they may struggle in the face of regulatory scrutiny, say some experts.
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Prudential Singapore appoints new product head
A senior executive will switch from Eastspring Investments, part of UK-based Prudential, to replace Paul Wilson as insurers in Asia look to develop their offerings for wealthy clients.
Emerging Asia’s wealthy big on cryptos despite concerns
Investment returns and store of value are key factors behind their interest, according to Capgemini's annual wealth report. But are wealth managers ready to aid them?
Family office execs warn of growing advisory skills gap
It is increasingly difficult to capture the breadth of experience necessary to deliver a holistic advice service to families, say family office experts.
How UBS WM cuts funds from its platform
Jansen Phee of UBS Wealth Management discusses how the Swiss private bank decides to remove fund products from its funds platform.
Mixing quality and quantity: UBS and fund selection
The head of UBS's fund selection for Asia discusses how the Swiss bank combines qualitative fund analysis with quantitative performance to hone in on preferred products.
“Inappropriate” impact investing products being sold in Asia
Impact investment offerings created by private banks are not always tailored for Asian high-net-worth individuals, a family office executive said at the Family Office Forum held last week.
HK fine for Noah a warning sign for fund firms
More sanctions related to investment product sales are expected after the Hong Kong unit of Chinese wealth manager Noah was fined last week. Fund houses should be concerned too.
Compliance, wealth transfer top family office concerns
Despite the hype, fintech remains of little use in helping family offices cope with the issues of rising compliance burdens, delegates heard at AsianInvestor's Family Office Forum.
China Merchants poised to enter private bank top 10
The Chinese institution is close to becoming one of the world's biggest private banks by assets under management, a survey by Scorpio Partnership shows.
HNWI interest in sustainable portfolios seen growing
Sustainable portfolios and impact investing are gaining ground with Asian investors, although the pace remains slower than in the rest of the world, wealth experts said.
How volatility is affecting fund selectors’ choices
Product distributors in Asia are seen to be eyeing more factor, income and alternative strategies, with equity volatility expected to remain high and interest rates set to rise.
CreditEase’s Hou outlines allocation outlook
The head of wealth management products at Beijing-based CreditEase discusses portfolio recommendations for 2018 and how the company builds relationships with clients.
How CreditEase chooses fund managers
With $15 billion under management, the Chinese group's wealth management arm employs a rigorous screening process to pick managers, with a focus on alternative investments.
Thai HNWIs step up search for onshore wealth solutions
Wealthy Thai investors are seeking out advisors who can manage money onshore as foreign investment restrictions are eased and political calm returns, wealth managers said.
