Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

OCBC chief Helen Wong’s 2024 pay up 5.8% to $12.8 million

Ms Wong’s annual pay for the year came in at $12.8 million, a 5.8 per cent increase from the $12.1 million she earned in 2023.

Banking reinvented: a new digital bank for AMP

With this ground-breaking new offer, AMP Bank is positioned as a stronger, more competitive player in the Australian banking market.

Hong Kong Trust Industry Well Positioned for Growth as Regulations Boost Credibility and Investor Confidence, Report Shows

The HKTA and KPMG conducted interviews with government officials and regulators, and almost 30 trust industry executives

How Singaporeans View Impact of AI in Financial Services

Consumers are especially bullish about the potential of AI to speed up financial transactions, with 74 percent of Singapore consumers expecting this.

Join the First Independent Wealth Summit in Singapore

In this inaugural summit of AIWM Singapore, top experts will dive into the critical role that independent wealth plays in shaping both today's and tomorrow’s market.

Hong Kong okays indexed life policy for the wealthy

The so-called indexed universal life policy allows premium holders to pledge assets, such as equities and bonds, to the insurance company as a custodian in lieu of paying cash.

'Next in Wealth' event equips UnionBank Elite clients for Year of the Snake

They highlighted how personalized wealth management can go beyond traditional banking and empower clients to make informed financial decisions.

The Top 10 Family Office Trends, 2024

This report highlights this year’s key trends in the areas of family office investing, risk management, hiring, sustainability, succession, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and more.

Top Actuarial Organization Opens Singapore Office

We are thrilled to open this office to support actuaries and provide more resources in the region

The hidden dangers of booming family offices

Private wealth management companies for the super-rich now manage trillions of dollars globally. Critics say they are open to abuse.

China Still Grows the Most Billionaires

Elon Musk of Tesla and two other companies with X in their names, was mentioned as a popular choice to lead the pack, a little more than a century after John D. Rockefeller became the first billionaire in 1916.

WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity

There has been a proliferation of WealthTechs in the region whilst over 70 WealthTechs in APAC raised funds at seed or pre-seed stage since 2023.

Henry Hau on Infinity Asset Management’s Approach to Wealth Management and Hong Kong’s Pivotal Role

This model has allowed the firm to offer clients both traditional investment management and a diverse range of integrated financial services

MAS Stands Up for the Expat Banker

The MAS has also committed S$400 million in the four years to 2025 to support the training of local professionals

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