Thinking ahead in Asia

Mobilizing private wealth for public good

In its white paper for the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, UBS unveils a blueprint for channeling private wealth towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) - one aspect of the WEF’s Annual Meeting theme "responsive and responsible leadership".

Global Real Estate Bubble Index

Which cities have the highest risk of a housing bubble? How long do you need to work to be able to buy an average sized flat?

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The end of progress?

Throughout time, we have used progress as a marker of success. But with rapid disruption in politics and markets worldwide, are we accelerating towards the beginning of the end?

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Where do the Trump trades stand?

Donald Trump’s election last year gave rise to a number of so-called “Trump trades” – investment positions taken by many in the market in the hope of benefiting from his policy agenda of protectionism, tax cuts, healthcare overhaul, infrastructure spending, and less business regulation.

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Events

Be in the know with our latest thought-leadership events in Asia Pacific.

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Millennials – global guardians of capital

Find out why millennials matter, unravel some commonly held beliefs, and see how their habits will play a pivotal role in the way the world spends its private wealth.

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Is unpredictability the new normal?

UBS Investor Watch provides an international analysis of issues affecting High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and their plans for the future. For this edition, we interviewed more than 2,800 millionaires in seven markets around the world (Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, Italy, Switzerland and the UK) to assess how unpredictability is shaping their attitudes and actions.

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Is your cash blowing away?

A well-diversified portfolio, in line with your investment goals and risk appetite, is the key to success. We are too often over-allocated to cash. "Cash is not king" – consider proper cash allocations to meet your long-term goals.

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The changing face of wealth

The face of wealth is evolving and women now hold 30% of private wealth*, but they tell us the industry doesn’t understand their values, needs and goals. It’s clearly time for change.

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*Source: Forbes 'Women Hold Nearly One Third Of Global Private Wealth' article, 2016

Gender-Lens Wealth

Achieving gender equality and female empowerment is one of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. Yet, according to a recent World Economic Forum report, basic global gender gaps could take 83 years to close. What can investors do?

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How wealthy are you?

Lily Cole explores the merits of social altruism and free labour in the millennial age, using her Impossible.com social network as an example of a commerce-free online community based around free services and advice.

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Time and tide wait for no economist

Time is a finite resource – how can we distribute it fairly?

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The Millionaire Castaway Who Lives Off The Clock

What is it like surviving solo on a remote island? Meet David Glasheen, the retired businessman taking time out.

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Shifting Asia: How artificial intelligence will transform Asia

Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape our world. So how will it impact Asian economies, businesses and societies?

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The end game quiz

Do you have what it takes to rule a country?

Play our end game quiz that puts you into the shoes of an all-commanding leader.

This game is available in English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

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Emerging Markets

Prosperity beyond oil

The Middle East has experienced rapid growth and wealth creation in recent decades due to energy exports. While the region has navigated the cyclical ups and downs of energy prices in the past, never before has the supremacy of crude oil as the world’s main energy source been as challenged as today.