Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong Banking Report 2026

The 2025 performance data shows deposits and balance sheets expanding, loans returning to growth after the previous year’s contraction, and credit quality holding up well overall.

CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network

The bank aims to reduce wait times and expand access to specialist support.

StoneX Expands Singapore Infrastructure Through Integral Partnership

The move isdesigned to enhance its ability to serve clients across the Asia-Pacific region.

Citi launches eVouchers on Citi Mobile App to enhance digital banking in Hong Kong

Citi has introduced eVouchers on its Citi Mobile App in Hong Kong, reinforcing its strategy to integrate value-added services into its clients' preferred digital channels.

ANZ Institutional recognised across the board in 2026 by Crisil Coalition Greenwich

The study also highlighted ANZ’s strength in supporting clients’ funding and international needs, with the bank named Most Reliable or Dependable for Funding for the 13th consecutive year.

DBS to Launch Tokenised Physical Gold for Retail Customers in Singapore

The bank says AUM from physical gold holdings in its wealth clients’ portfolios has more than doubled over the past three years.

Maybank transforms Digital Business Banking with all-new Maybank2E

The platform features a single activation dashboard to select multiple solutions at one go, while enabling remote activation and access via the app.

OCBC institutional clients and Bank of Singapore clients can transact in physical gold through OCBC's expanded gold proposition

Large gold bars and kilobars will be made available from 10 June 2026, with the trading and custodial chain completely in Singapore.

Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model

Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.

CBA hopes its AI agents can fend off a competitive threat from OpenAI

The country’s largest lender has launched its own agentic assistant, known as Companion, which it said can help retail and business customers with tasks such as calculating if they can afford a new loan.

Citi Korea recognized as 'Best in Corporate Trust' at Asset Triple A Awards

The award also recognized the bank’s ability to utilize its global network within Citigroup for cross-border businesses.

Korean banks see overseas net income rise by 2 percent in 2025

The net profit from overseas accounted for 9.8 percent of their total income at 24.1 trillion won, the data showed.

Citibank Korea Achieved Strong Q1 Result

Return on equity for the quarter rose 3.81 percentage points to 9.73 percent.

OCBC Partners With Australia to Boost Southeast Asia Trade and Investment

The partnership brings together OCBC’s regional banking network and financing capabilities with the Australian government’s policy expertise.

HSBC Singapore Launches Health and Longevity Services for Affluent Clients

The move reflects a broader shift among wealth management clients toward holistic approaches to wealth that combine financial planning with health and quality-of-life considerations.

Fitch Revises Outlook on Citibank Taiwan to Positive on Parent Rating Action; Ratings Affirmed

A full list of rating actions is at the end of this Rating Action Commentary.

Standard Chartered Bank India Honoured with Multiple Prestigious Titles at the 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards

The 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards celebrate excellence across the global financial services sector, recognising institutions that demonstrate innovation, performance, and a commitment to delivering superior value to clients.

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