Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Banking Excellence special report 2025: Asia Pacific charts an AI-ready course

MEED and RBI’s Banking Excellence Special Report 2025 is now available to download and explores the retail banking transformation across MENA and Asia Pacific

HL Bank Singapore holds forum on JS-SEZ cross-border opportunities

The JS-SEZ is envisioned as a thriving hub for advanced industries and innovation, poised to generate substantial investment, create numerous jobs, and significantly boost trade between Malaysia and Singapore.

CIMB Bank Taps ACI Worldwide to Advance Payment Transformation

ACI is enabling CIMB’s Forward30 strategic plan to boost resilience and customer-centric innovation

Citi Introduces AI Tools to Workers in 11 Markets

In-house developers are also being equipped with additional generative AI tools to write code more efficiently and bring products to market faster.

Major Brunei Bank Opens Rep Office In Singapore

In a strategic move to strengthen the lender’s regional presence, the office will serve as a touchpoint to facilitate conversations with potential investors and explore new opportunities linked to Brunei.

Mizuho, Mercer collaborate for OCIO services in Japan

The tie-up will help Mizuho enhance its OCIO services, using solutions from Mizuho Trust & Banking and Asset Management One.

Hang Seng Bank launches cross-boundary wealth centre at Central branch

The Hong Kong-based bank has seen an 80% rise in new account openings for retail mainland customers.

Australia’s newest big four bank boss has his work cut out for him

That could stand him in contrast to an often more informal corporate culture in Australia.

Hong Leong Bank redefines branch banking at Eco Majestic

This community-centric branch is central to HLB's bank-wide transformation plan, which includes upgrading existing branches and strategically tailoring service offerings.

ZA Bank reports HK$548m net revenue and narrows losses by 42%

Net interest income is 86% higher in 2024.

Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network

This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.

Euromoney again hails Metrobank as best for Phl’s ultra-rich

The recognition cements Metrobank’s position as the trusted bank of choice for the country’s wealthiest individuals.

Indonesia and Philippines markets: BSP cuts, BI to draw a pause

Philippine Rates: BSP cuts 25 bps to 5.50%Indonesia Rates: Market relief

Gatekeeper: Barclays' Ong aims to build Singapore into DPM hub

The British bank looks to build out its discretionary portfolio management business and launch further products in the city-state, which is to become a booking centre next year.

UnionBank named Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines

This recognition reflects the bank’s mission to empower Filipinos in achieving their financial goals through world-class wealth management services.

As population shrinks, regional banks find growth in foreign customers

Loan market for foreign workers tapped as new growth engine

Hang Seng Becomes HKSTP’s First Banking ‘Green Partner’

This extended partnership underscores the burgeoning demand for financing and business opportunities fuelled by the global drive towards carbon neutrality and green transition across industries.

Siam Commercial Bank targets top wealth manager spot in Thailand

SCB CEO expects Thai assets to exceed $1t by 2028.

Japan trader Itochu not to join Seven & i management buyout plan

The founding family has been seeking loans and investments also from banks and investment funds to help finance the buyout deal, estimated at 9 trillion yen.

President Prabowo launches Indonesia's first bullion banks

At the launch, the president said bullion banks could help the state save foreign exchange by allowing the entire gold supply chain to stay onshore.

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