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The Best-Selling Wings

By MARK HUBER

Many surprises among the five aircraft most in demand.

A Brand to Watch: Laurent Ferrier

By PAUL BOUTROS

The eight-year-old start-up is stunning serious collectors.

New Maserati SUV Impresses – and How

By VITO J. RACANELLI

The Italian luxury car brand delivers this fall an $83,000 off-road vehicle that’s a dream to drive.

Penta Millionaires: The New Rising Class

By STACY PERMAN

Families with over $5 million in investible assets surpass one million for first time

What Do China’s Young Rich Really Want?

Real estate prices are the top concern, while travel beats shopping and design trumps brand names.

Is Vietnam Asia’s Next Property Hotspot?

New property rules make it easier for foreigners to buy. Luxury comes cheap, though beware the pitfalls.

Why HSBC Private Bank Is Bullish on Chinese Stocks

The head of investment strategy for Asia sees significant outperformance for new economy stocks over SOEs.

Should Chinese Bonds Be In Your Portfolio?

China’s $6 trillion bond market offers higher yields but investors need to be aware of the risks.

Impact Investor Sees Values as Biggest Asset

RS Group is a leader in impact investing in Asia with a 100% focus on making money from doing good.

Why Fine Art Sales in China Are Rising Again

Auction sales are up 18% despite slow growth as wealthy collectors look for alternative investments.

Asia Society’s New Art Expert Paints His Vision

Boon Hui Tan says there’s a need to engage more seriously with the full diversity of the global art world.

Private Bankers Go Digital for Asia’s Tech-Savvy Rich

Credit Suisse’s new app is helping clients in Singapore and Hong Kong make better financial decisions.

Citi’s Advice for Asia’s Super-Rich

Ida Liu’s team of private bankers wants clients to think beyond cash and real estate to grow wealth.

Will Brexit Erode the Allure of U.K. Universities?

Britain is a top draw for Asian and EU students, but leaving Europe puts things to a stern test.

China’s Wealthy Lag When It Comes to Giving

A new Hurun report shows Chinese billionaires haven’t yet thought about how and where to give it away.

Chinese Lead Foreign Buying of US Homes

Despite weaker yuan and Beijing’s capital controls, Chinese plunk down more for US dream homes.

Uncle Sam Widens Hunt for Tax Cheats to Asia

U.S. crackdown on tax evaders follows the info and money trails from Europe to Hong Kong and Singapore.

Welcome to the Brave New World of Media Art

Media art makes cool investments, but collecting and displaying it bring unique challenges.

Private Bank Advice for a Post-Brexit World

Which bonds, currencies, portfolio hedges should investors consider as Britain prepares to leave the EU?

Asia Surges to the Top of World’s Wealthiest

Asia’s rich have already amassed $17.4 trillion and that wealth is expected to grow 7% a year to 2025.

Asia’s Banks Take Stand on Impact Investing

A new fund from Credit Suisse and UOB seeks to help Asia’s poor and deliver healthy returns.

How Nepal’s Only Billionaire Made It Big

Binod Chaudhary, who made his fortune as the “Noodle King”, says good relations are vital to success.

How Australia Edges Out Ivy League Universities

Australia offers a quality education at a lower cost and graduates can stay up to 4 years after their degree.

Asia’s $60 Trillion Wealth Takes Europe Down a Peg

Asia Pacific ex-Japan will overtake Europe to become the world’s second wealthiest region by 2020.

Singapore Just Made Trading Diamonds Easier

The new Singapore Diamond Exchange wants investors to view the precious stones as a store of wealth.

How to Keep China’s Rich, Young Travelers Happy

China’s millennial households have more than $60,000 to spend on travel - and they don’t want bus tours.

Investec Finds Its Niche in Hong Kong

The wealth manager says customized advice will attract clients not served by other private banks in the region.

Smart-Beta ETFs are in Vogue, But Not in Asia

Why Asian investors have little access to this hot investment, and why that could soon change.

Chinese U.S. Real Estate Demand Tip of the Iceberg

New study says Chinese buyers will spend $218 billion despite Beijing’s attempts to control capital outflows.

Japanese Collector Stars at New York Art Auctions

Yusaku Maezawa spent $57.3 million on a Jean-Michel Basquiat piece as part of a $98 million buying spree.

New Breed of Advisors Serve Asia’s Family Offices

Fusang’s new wealth-planning service offers Asia’s wealthy independent advice free of big bank conflicts.

What I Learned – and Drank – at Wine School

Popular courses impart a taste for wine and a nose for knowledge. Be warned: Class starts at 9 am.

UBS Cancer Fund Shows Power of Impact Investing

A new oncology fund will finance academic research and access to cancer care in developing countries.

Deutsche Eyes Asia’s New Rich to Grow Private Bank

Private banks target the ultra-rich with higher minimum investments, but Deutsche’s Raju has a different plan.

Asia’s Super Rich Focus of Private Banks Shakeup

The hunt for profits in a competitive market has forced cost cuts and higher minimum investment levels.

What Makes Asia’s Entrepreneurs Tick?

HSBC’s private bank offers insights to better understand what drives those managing their own business.

UBS’ Global Art Buyer Eyes More Asian Works

Mary Rozell heads the bank’s art collection and is looking at pieces from India, Taiwan and the Philippines.