“Cash-strapped” EAMs seen courting buyersJoe MarshJul 23, 2017Several external asset managers in Asia are said to be wooing prospective acquirers, including private banks. But would such moves benefit clients?
Private banks still shunning passive fundsBernadette TioOct 26, 2016Passive products' lack of retrocession fees remains a barrier to their take-up by private banks, but there is demand from independent asset managers.
Multi-family offices facing cost challengesBernadette TioApr 26, 2016Growth in the number of new external asset managers and multi-family offices in Asia seems to be slowing due to the rising cost of compliance and talent, say private bankers.