Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Banks hire trust lawyers to tap senior wealth market

Banks are ramping up trust-related expertise in response to law firms’ growing push into the same market.

Australia’s $4trn wealth surge: Are you one of the 760,000?

A look inside the portfolios of the wealthiest investors reveals a structural shift toward private equity and credit.

CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank warns investors: ‘Buckle up, we’re in for a volatile ride’

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick said at the same summit that investors should welcome periodic pullbacks, calling them healthy developments rather than signs of crisis.

Amid key departures, Indosuez WM’s Asia CEO still nets AUM surge

In an exclusive interview, Asia CEO Laurent Proutière, who took the helm in March, attributed the 22% jump to key talent acquisition and a strategic shift…

Hong Kong sees jump in demand for new accounts and assets

Wealthy clients at private banks prefer Hong Kong over other wealth management centres, according to a report from the PWMA and KPMG China.

UBS’ Iqbal Khan Rethinks How to Measure Success in WM

This may especially be relevant in Asia, where Khan is the bank's president, as many ultra-rich individuals still retain control of businesses, be it as a next-generation family owner or a first-generation entrepreneur.

GSAM’s Niaz recommends a barbell bond strategy

Short-dated securitised credit and Asia high yield offer the optimal mix, according to Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Salman Niaz.

China’s wealthy flock to Hong Kong for global investment opportunities, banker says

China Citic Bank International invests in new private banking centre as cross-border wealth customers triple, Wendy Yuen says

Hong Kong’s financial sector sees double-digit increases in female leadership since 2018

New report identifies six societal enablers – VOICES – powering authentic female leadership

APRA Member Suzanne Smith - Speech to Financial Services and ASX Sector Assurance Forum 2025

The innovations now available to these institutions and their customers have delivered amazing benefits in terms of efficiency and convenience.

Singapore, Hong Kong stand tall amid heated rivalry in Asia to manage wealth of super rich

Wealth mobility involves strategic positioning for opportunity, security, and lifestyle, with growing interest in private markets and sustainable investing.

How Rod Ireland has been turning round 'sub-scale' RBC WM

The Canadian bank's Asia wealth management head discusses how he capitalised on market dislocation to grow the firm and outlines his plans to expand the offering.

Opening Remarks at the Seminar on Managing Climate-related Financial Risks

And collaboration is necessary for the journey ahead.

Family office staff pay increases amid 'intensifying' competition

New report finds growing interest in family offices, triggering competition for talent

AI Adoption by Australian Financial Services Firms Outpaces Global Peers, Broadridge Study Finds

Australian firms also punch above their weight in the use of advanced analytics for real-time insights – 67% (vs. 44% globally).

Deutsche Bank: How Do FOs Manage Financing?

Economic uncertainty prevails across many regions worldwide, but family offices seem to be preparing themselves better than in previous cycles.

Hong Kong and Singapore are Asia's twin hubs for family offices, Julius Baer says

Hong Kong and Singapore are a natural choice for affluent families with regional ties or pan-Asian investments,

UOB backs ASEAN supply chain shift with strategic support for Lotte

UOB is marking its 90th anniversary with new insights into how global businesses are reshaping supply chains amid rising trade uncertainty.

Wealth transfer needs drive demand for tax efficiency and portfolio stability: study

Wealthy clients also want customised intergenerational wealth strategies, the study found.

Temasek-backed ABC Impact, UOB, DBS secure $110m sustainability loan

DBS and UOB said that this facility sets a new benchmark for integrating sustainability in fund financing.

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