瑞士Julius Baer：2018年亚洲财富报告（英文版）(70页).pdf

1、DECEMBER 2018 MCI (P) 073/08/2018 WEALTH REPORT ASIA 2018 Front cover: Aerial view of Bangkoks tallest building - MahaNakhon Source: iStock The Julius Baer Lifestyle Index saw its best yearly price growth on record. EDITORIAL The global economic picture remains bright, even as leading indicators hin

2、t at a slower pace ahead. In this environment, the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index saw its best yearly price growth on record from a year earlier, an indication of the robust purchasing power of high net worth individuals in Asia. Yet as the Chinese economy slows, there is growing concern that global lu

3、xury consumption will fall along with it. We believe that Chinese consumers will continue to expand their spending in luxury goods but led by a different demographic from the past - namely, the middle class, the millennial and the female consumer. In view of the rising tide of female wealth, this ye

4、ars thematic piece focuses on Womenomics in Asia. The purchasing power of women in Asia is increasingly gaining recognition, with more women in senior management positions and becoming more financially savvy. This year, we launched a new index the His though the famed stars have helped place restaur

5、ants under the international spotlight. And then, of course, theres the price effect on diners. Understandably, restaurants will milk Michelin stars for their worth. In 2018, Singapore displaced Hong Kong as the most expensive city in Asia to enjoy a fine dining meal (USD 283). The reason behind the

6、 exorbitant price tag? Besides factoring in the cost of quality ingredients airfreighted around the world, rental cost is a major issue. Higher fixed costs such as labour pricing and foreign labour restrictions present challenges as well. On the other end, Manila remained the most price competitive