Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Standard Chartered PLC Q3’25 Results

All figures are presented on an underlying basis and comparisons are made to 2024 on a constant currency basis, unless otherwise stated.

UBS profits beat expectations, powered by Asia wealth

The Global Wealth Management unit's Asia arm reported $37.9bn of net new flows, but investors focused on concerns around potential AT1 liabilities from the Credit Suisse takeove

Nuvama Expands Singapore Private Banking Team to Serve Wealthy Indian Clients

Nuvama’s Singapore and India teams provide coordinated services beyond traditional non-resident Indian banking channels.

KGI partners with Hash Global to launch BNB yield fund

The fund intends to address gaps in regulated digital asset access in Asia.

HSBC warns on wider risks from private credit blow-ups

Collapse of First Brands Group and Tricolor Holdings has unnerved investors

The future of wealth management in Asia

This growing segment demands more than just transactional services, they seek personalised financial planning, holistic advisory, and digital-first experiences.

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank’s research unveils 74% of family office professionals observed a rise in conflict among family members

Family office relocation and next-generation engagement are key issues for family offices

Global Finance Names The World’s Best Private Banks 2026

Global Finance’s editorial board selected the winners for the Private Bank Awards with input from executives and industry insiders.

Sky Kwah of Raffles Family Office: Reasserting Alignment in Private Wealth Management

RFO’s processes are structured to prioritise alignment with client goals, rigorous due diligence, and control over terms, particularly in alternatives where lockups and cost structures often disadvantage investors.

HSBC launches new services for Singapore entrepreneurs

About two-thirds of HSBC's global private banking clients in Singapore are entrepreneurs.

Emirates Investment Bank Partners with Avaloq to Modernize Its Wealth and Investment Management Operations in Dubai

This will help the bank to scale its services and deliver a highly personalized, data-driven wealth management experience.

Endowus Crosses $10 Billion in Client Assets

Alternative investments also increased by threefold, crossing $500 million.

LGT Group chair Prince Max warns against abandoning ESG principles

The three dimensions of ESG are relevant for every business and should be assessed by smart investors in their investment decisions.”

SFC reprimands and fines UBS AG $8 million for professional investor misclassification

As a result, UBS incorrectly classified certain joint accounts as PI accounts when in fact they ought to be classified as non-professional investors’ accounts (Non-PI Clients).

Julius Baer: Family Legacy Conversation Accelerates in Asia

For the first time ever, legacy-building became a top three family-related topic with a particularly strong showing in Asia, where it was also ranked in third place.

AXA launches new wealth management plan

The series offers premium terms of five or 10 years in up to nine different currencies.

UBS ramps up scrutiny of Asia clients after Singapore scandal

Third-parties are assisting with vetting of clients to spot illicit activity.

Generational wealth transfer set to shift trillions

Together with financial investments, these factors form the top three sources of wealth globally.

DBS named World’s Best AI Bank

Winning top award at Global Finance’s AI In Finance and Digital Bank Awards 2025 underscores the strides the bank has made in becoming an AI-enabled bank with a heart

WRISE Group and CTF Life Bermuda form Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Reach

Unlocks broader access to integrated wealth, legacy planning and health solutions in international markets

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