Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Private banks turn to health, wellness and education offerings to stand out in wealth management

As the race to attract and keep clients heats up, such services are one way to deepen relationships

WRISE Group Launches WRISE Master Trust in Hong Kong

Redefining Global Generational Wealth and Legacy Architecture for HNWIs and Family Offices

Commonwealth Bank offers staff cash incentive for hiring drive

Staff in the private bank will get $3000 per referral if the person they recommend for a job is hired.

EastWest Bank expands wealth management services for high-net-worth clients

Clients will also receive support from relationship managers trained by the Singapore Management University, along with access to regular market updates, economic briefings and other advisory sessions.

Global millionaire population jumps by nearly 2 million in 2025, driven by strong stock market performance worldwide

A robust equity market performance and easing inflation drove HNWI wealth creation in 2025, growing the global millionaire population by nearly 2 million to 25.3 million individuals.

UBS AM: Managing the ‘disconnect between the macro and micro’

A more granular, thematic approach is increasingly necessary for multi-asset investing, says UBS AM’s asset allocators.

Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc- Half-Year Results

The Company continued to be active in implementing its buyback policy, and the Board remains focused on managing discount volatility and helping to provide liquidity in the Company’s shares.

DBS to launch 18 new wealth centres across the region by 2027 as affluent clients seek closer relationships

Bank will also upgrade 36 of its existing wealth centres over the next 18 months

BOC Macau strengthens role as China finance bridge after six award wins

The Bank of China’s Macau operations were honoured at The European Awards for Excellence 2026 for banking, wealth management, cross-border finance, RMB internationalisation, ESG and green investment

Navigating the HNW intergenerational wealth transfer

Financial advisers are working with high-net-worth clients to establish a wealth transfer plan but a Shaw and Partners report suggested they should also be using the opportunity to secure the next generation of clients.

Leading law firm for wealth management in Asia Pacific and Greater China

With a private client and tax team of over 40 in Asia and over 200 across 15 offices globally,

Singapore Private Banks Aim to Cut Client Onboarding to Under One Month by 2026

The Private Banking Industry Group plans to cut account opening times to under four weeks while maintaining strict regulatory standards

Singapore regulator seeks faster private bank onboarding

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year.

Citigroup to Accelerate Asia Wealth Expansion With Major Hiring Push

The company plans to hire around 100 private bankers globally, along with nearly 400 additional specialists.

Singapore to shorten time for the rich to open private banking account as part of wealth push

These initiatives will see the median time needed to open a private banking account shortened to within a month, down from the current median duration of about six weeks or even longer for more complex cases

Singapore aims to speed up private bank account opening for wealthy clients

Private banking account opening times for the wealthy will be reduced to within one month by the end of 2026, down from the current duration of about six weeks or longer.

Standard Chartered to cut over 15% of roles by 2030 as AI drive expands

Chief executive Bill Winters said the changes would be felt across the bank’s global network, including hubs in Bengaluru, Shenzhen and Warsaw.

The 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit returns

The highly anticipated 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit will return on 13 August at the Shangri-La Sydney.

Standard Chartered sets out sustainable growth plan, targeting ~18 per cent RoTE in 2030

Delivering higher quality, diversified and durable growth, with clear milestones to 2028 and beyond.

Australia’s 2026 budget one of the most consequential in years for wealth managers

Australia is well placed to become one of the hottest markets for new investors over the next three years, following the budget, writes Andrew Haslip

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