Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong’s 8 online banks set sights on managing wealth after 74% deposits growth

Hong Kong’s digital banks plan to expand wealth management businesses as deposits and loans surge

SG banks to report mixed NIM, strong wealth and trade income for Q1

NIMs for the quarter may be flat to declining quarter-on-quarter.

How the traditional family office model is transitioning to outsourcing

Gilmour says this is especially true for single-family offices, which focus on an individual or family, as it is difficult for these offices to have the depth and breadth of the experience across different asset classes.

Five Forces Shaping Asia-Pacific’s New Powerhouses

The companies highlighted in this report are not only responding to these challenges

Dutch accounting firms expand hiring in Asia, Africa, and Eastern and Southern Europe

Foreign specialists are being brought in to fill vacant positions, sometimes relocating to the Netherlands, but often continuing to work from their home countries.

Roy Lee of Leonteq: Elevating Structured Solutions for Independent Wealth Managers

Roy acknowledged that the independent wealth model has become increasingly central to Leonteq’s business in Asia, driven by growing demand for bespoke solutions and direct issuer access.

Paul Chan: «Here in Hong Kong, Your Capital is Safe»

In addition to benefits like investment opportunities and high quality lifestyle, he also spoke about legal advantages such as property protection.

India’s top 5% rich report only 4% of wealth, finds RBI MPC member’s study: ‘Wealthy underreport income’

According to the study, the total income reported by the bottom 10% of families is more than 188% of their wealth, while the wealthiest 5% of families reported incomes that were just 4% of their wealth.

Lighthouse Canton Launches Family Office Report

The white paper was released during a roundtable hosted in collaboration with the Dubai International Financial Center's (DIFC) Family Wealth Center.

Use of generative AI language models by financial institutions in Hong Kong and Singapore

The use of AI LMs may enable asset managers and other financial institutions to handle client interactions, internal manual processes and operations more efficiently.

What’s holding wealth firms back from hybrid?

Cost concerns are stalling hybrid strategies in wealth firms.

Rich Indonesians wary of Prabowo’s policies, economic stability, send wealth overseas

The shift began in October when Prabowo came to power but accelerated substantially after the rupiah plunged in March, people have said

‘Time for caution’: Citi warns clients to avoid ‘buying the dip’ in global market sell-off

While a bear market rally can occur, it will not last and it is too early to buy the dip, according to strategists at BCA Research

‘No magic wand’ for fund managers to reach retail market

Broadening and deepening investment offerings is a crucial strategic priority for 2025

Hong Kong pulls ahead of Singapore in family office race, for now, as both cities face economic hurdles

In Asia, rivals Singapore and Hong Kong are leading in family office numbers.

Filipino Billionaires See Record Wealth Surge in 2025

Fifteen of the Philippines’ wealthiest individuals experienced a major upswing in 2025, with their total fortunes rising to $53.7 billion—driven by gains in real estate, logistics, retail, and digital ventures.

ASIC releases March 2025 financial adviser exam results

The exam, conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research

Cross-Border Wealth Structuring Expert Will Headly on Global Planning for Filipino Families

Will observed that Filipino families have become far more active in exploring offshore wealth structures over the past two to three years.

UOB to Take Legal Action Over «Defamatory» Allegations

Koh also claims that UOB retaliated after he resisted by sabotaging the company, resulting in the loss of 300 Singaporean jobs.

Maybank's Alvin Lee: «Our Focus is Now on Execution»

Alvin Lee, Maybank has a significant presence in both Singapore and Malaysia.

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