Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Strong wealth management and IPO pipelines to underpin Hong Kong bank growth in 2026, says

KPMGDigital assets, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity top the transformation agenda

Nomura: Meeting evolving client needs in wealth management

Nomura leaders on expanding wealth management opportunities in the Middle East and Asia

Standard Chartered HK opens One IFC Wealth Management Centre

The opening of the new centre further strengthens Standard Chartered Hong Kong’s leading position in the Affluent segment.

FNZ and Centric extend strategic partnership to modernise adviser platform in Australia

The renewed partnership includes a significant program of modernisation to position Centric as a market-leading, adviser-led platform.

Instos usurped by family offices in private market usage

Family offices are outpacing institutional investors when it comes to use of private market assets in portfolios, according to Schroders.

Labuan IBFC: Asia’s Gateway for International Business and Financial Solutions

Now in its thirty-fifth year, Labuan IBFC has developed into one of Asia’s most established financial jurisdictions, offering a full suite of conventional, digital, and Shariah-compliant solutions.

World’s Best Private Banks 2026

Instead, across all tiers of the business, demand for increasingly complex personalized services, asset protection planning, and access to new markets presented both an opportunity and a challenge for the industry.

Knight Frank Establishes New Private Office in Australia to Serve Expanding HNW Segment

The office will be led by partner Ari Petrovs and supported through Knight Frank’s partnerships with McGrath Estate Agents in Australia and Bayleys in New Zealand.

JBWere clients to benefit from new BlackRock risk and analytics offering

The advanced risk management and portfolio construction capabilities are set to complement the tailored advice that has been JBWere’s signature strength for 185 years.

Cervin Family Office’s Pure Advisory Play: Serving India’s Family Business Dynasties with Alignment and Accountability

Yet, as wealth creation among entrepreneurial families accelerates, many clients are seeking more than just access to products.

AI euphoria unnerves LGT Wealth

Commenting on its portfolio positioning, the wealth manager expressed concern about the dominance of AI companies in the US indices.

Private bank UBP rolls out VCC fund with S$200 million in commitments

The fund will invest in fixed-income strategies; a second fund to be launched next year will invest in a hedge fund of funds

Maybank expands Schroders partnership in Singapore

Schroders and Maybank Asset Management to launch multi-asset fund into Singapore, expanding the two companies' long-standing partnership.

Traditional asset managers buying PE firms warned of failure risk

There's been a a wave of consolidation in recent years, but buying an alternatives firm can cause a headache for traditional asset managers.

Nomura Completes Acquisition of Macquarie’s U.S. & European Public Asset Management Business

As disclosed in April 2025, Nomura will bring its private markets business, Nomura Capital Management (NCM), and its high yield business

Cheng & Co Expands Mid-shore Wealth Management Presence With Alpadis Trust Labuan Acquisition

Its executive chairman, Datuk Dr Chua Hock Hoo, said the acquisition represents a powerful evolution in its group’s capabilities.

Seviora and Pavilion to form Asia-based asset management group

This integration is expected to increase Seviora’s assets under management (AUM) to approximately $72bn.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management answers need for portfolios that navigate market volatility

Understanding the market helps investors build resilient, sustainable portfolios, seizing opportunities and minimising risk

Private banks look south as Australia's wealth goes global

UBS Global Wealth Management, JP Morgan Private Bank and HSBC Global Private Banking are all targeting the $1tn market, using different models, investment advice and hiring strategies.

From Bonds to Blockchains: Cecilia Sha on Bridging Traditional Wealth with the Digital Future

These conversations prompted Abacus Asia to explore digital pathways, not as speculative plays, but as extensions of its core wealth management proposition.

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