Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Thai banks face asset stress on risky borrower exposure

Over a fifth of Thai loans are exposed to highly leveraged large corporations.

Maybank reaffirms support for customers amid ongoing uncertainties

Customers may request assistance through multiple channels, including the ‘Financial Relief’ option on Maybank2u

GCash and Lawson Roll Out Digital Payments Across 200 Philippine Branches

Powered by GCash for Business - EasyPOS, the stores now accept QR, card, and tap payments, while also serving as over-the-counter cash-in hubs.

Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan equity fund recognized by MAS

The $5bn fund is the first Federated Hermes strategy to receive retail registration in Asia Pacific.

DBS wins Euromoney's top honour as the 'World's Best Private Bank' in triple global award sweep

Also recognised as the inaugural winner in the ‘World’s Safest Private Bank’ and ‘World’s Best for Digital Assets’ categories

NAB named Australia’s Best Small Business Bank for fourth year running

The recognition at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards reflects NAB’s ongoing focus to design experiences that meet the needs of small business owners.

HSBC targets doubling Philippines client base as wealth grows

Pramoth Rajendran, HSBC Philippines head of international wealth and premier banking, said in a media roundtable that the lender remains confident in the domestic market's potential despite regional geopolitical volatility.

DBS secures principal underwriting licence for Chinese non-financial corporate bonds, strengthens access for global issuers and investors

First and only Singapore-headquartered bank licensed to lead underwrite all corporate bonds issued in the China Interbank Bond Market

CIMB Niaga and Virtusa complete Pega Cloud modernisation to enhance customer banking experiences in Indonesia

This milestone reflects CIMB Niaga's forward-looking approach to strengthening digital banking capabilities for the future.

Large private banks aim to maintain high credit growth in 2026

VCBS believes that dynamic private banks are expected to continue leading credit growth with a projected loan portfolio expansion exceeding 20 per cent.

Asian banks’ billions in Gulf loans at risk amid Middle East turmoil

That surge now faces a critical test, as the Iran crisis threatens to reshape lending strategies and cast uncertainty over the banks’ pursuit of opportunities in the region.

RCBC reframes retail banking around employee primacy and programme-led growth

Rather than chase scale, RCBC aims to design programmes that bundle various services around a single, strong relationship.

Singapore banks finish lower; STI down 0.4%

The other local banks also slipped.

UOB’s FY25 operating profit at S$7.7 billion

Resilient earnings driven by strong fee momentum across our diversified franchise

Citi Launches New Korea Desk in the US

Citi Promotes Asia Corporate Banker to Global Role

EastWest Bank profit climbs 21% to $156.4m in 2025

Revenue was up 20% with stronger operating leverage.

South Korea lending rate to fall to 3.16% by 2028

Borrowing costs will extend their downward trend after a 21% drop in 2023.

Citi Lifted Price Targets For Singapore’s Big Three Banks

DBS, OCBC, and UOB got higher targets as Citi pointed to stronger ROE and dividends, improving fee and credit trends, and wealth income as the next re-rating driver.

Kotak Mahindra Bank to add 500 engineers amid tech push – report

The lender is looking to hire from large technology firms and other banks to build a “technology company with a banking licence.”

Gauraw Srivastava of UnionBank: Building a Digital-First Wealth Business for the Next-Gen Filipino

UnionBank’s wealth strategy follows a tiered model, designed to cater to the evolving needs of the country’s growing investor base.

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