Managers of Wealth - Asia http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 04:31:07 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ http://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Amundi launches two multi-asset funds in Thailand News Aggregation Team Friday, July 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74230/amundi-launches-two-multi-asset-funds-in-thailand Amundi and Kasikorn Asset Management have raised €153m following the launch of two multi-asset funds. Wealth and Asset Management Ultra-wealthy now worth $75 trillion thanks to rallying equities News Aggregation Team Friday, July 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74231/ultra-wealthy-now-worth-75-trillion-thanks-to-rallying-equities A late-year rally in global equities increased the global ultra-high-net-worth population’s total net-worth by 7.6% to US$49.2 trillion, a new report has found. Wealth and Asset Management BOS Wealth Management Expands Market Reach With OCBC Malaysia News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74209/bos-wealth-management-expands-market-reach-with-ocbc-malaysia The collaboration will see OCBC Bank distributing a range of fixed income funds starting this month. Wealth and Asset Management Why private equity can’t get enough of India’s private banks News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74212/why-private-equity-canamprsquot-get-enough-of-indiaamprsquos-private-banks In the eyes of wealth managers, few markets are as enticing and alluring as India’s. Wealth and Asset Management Asia wealth firms target doubling of assets under management to US$260 trillion by 2026 News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74224/asia-wealth-firms-target-doubling-of-assets-under-management-to-us260-trillion-by-2026 About 11 per cent of Asian high-net-worth clients’ assets are currently invested outside their home markets Wealth and Asset Management China, Hong Kong pools of ultra-rich shrink and Asia’s wealth engine cools, Altrata says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74220/china-hong-kong-pools-of-ultra-rich-shrink-and-asiaamprsquos-wealth-engine-cools-altrata-says China now has 46,060 ultra wealthy individuals with a total wealth of US$5.20 trillion. It is down from 2022’s tally of 47,190 citizens with a wealth pile of US$5.3 trillion Wealth and Asset Management DBS partners BlackRock for exclusive bond fund launch News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74217/dbs-partners-blackrock-for-exclusive-bond-fund-launch The three-year bond fund, only open to DBS and POSB customers, will look to deliver a higher income than cash through holding a portfolio of short-dated investment grade bonds run by BlackRock. Wealth and Asset Management From finance to philanthropy: 50 years of driving impact beyond banking News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74192/from-finance-to-philanthropy-50-years-of-driving-impact-beyond-banking Mizuho Bank launches a philanthropic foundation, renewing its focus on community and talent development, while committing to $853 billion in sustainable financing Wealth and Asset Management Why Asia is the new prime location for family offices News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74193/why-asia-is-the-new-prime-location-for-family-offices The region's population of millionaires continues to rise, driving the growth of family offices. Wealth and Asset Management Asia’s best bank for wealth management: DBS News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74196/asiaamprsquos-best-bank-for-wealth-management-dbs Much of the growth was fuelled by Hong Kong and mainland Chinese clients putting more money to work in Singapore. Wealth and Asset Management Cbus hires from VFMC for key ESG role News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74216/cbus-hires-from-vfmc-for-key-esg-role She has held leadership roles at the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors Executive Moves Broadridge Appoints David Runacres as President of APAC News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74221/broadridge-appoints-david-runacres-as-president-of-apac He will also assume the role of Senior Country Officer, Japan, overseeing all activities in a market that is a key part of Broadridge investment and growth strategy. Executive Moves Daisy Tsang appointed as Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Life Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74222/daisy-tsang-appointed-as-chief-executive-officer-hsbc-life-hong-kong In her new role, she will drive the strategic growth priorities of HSBC Life in Hong Kong and Macau. Executive Moves Francis Tan Joins Indosuez Wealth Management as Chief Strategist for Asia News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74223/francis-tan-joins-indosuez-wealth-management-as-chief-strategist-for-asia Tan will remain based in Singapore. Executive Moves Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Names Australasia Head News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74227/swiss-re-corporate-solutions-names-australasia-head Based in Sydney, he succeeds Christine Bell, who has decided to retire. Executive Moves Withers boosts Asia real estate team with new partner Chau Hwei Lee, promotes Akinari Nakano News Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74210/withers-boosts-asia-real-estate-team-with-new-partner-chau-hwei-lee-promotes-akinari-nakano Chau Hwei joins the firm from Shook Lin & Bok, alongside associate Cheryl Lee. Executive Moves BNP Paribas WM team head tipped to join DBS News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74218/bnp-paribas-wm-team-head-tipped-to-join-dbs The banker was a managing director and team head for the French bank for over four years. Executive Moves iCapital ® Adds Senior Leadership in APAC and EMEA to Further Accelerate its Global Expansion News Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74219/icapital-ampreg-adds-senior-leadership-in-apac-and-emea-to-further-accelerate-its-global-expansion Tuan Lam and Daniel Imhof bring deep industry experience and track records of global success to iCapital Executive Moves Julius Baer Nets Ex-Deutsche Banker For Thailand Market News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74202/julius-baer-nets-ex-deutsche-banker-for-thailand-market Based in Singapore, he reports to Shui Wei Ho, market head for Thailand and Asia Switzerland. Executive Moves Citi appoints new head of financing, markets, for Japan, Asia North & Australia, and Asia South News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74204/citi-appoints-new-head-of-financing-markets-for-japan-asia-north-ampamp-australia-and-asia-south He will move from London to Hong Kong to enhance the performance and strategy of Citi's fixed-income client financing solutions by bringing the full suite of its financing capabilities to Asia-based clients. Executive Moves Australians can be confident in the integrity of our equity markets: ASIC report News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74215/australians-can-be-confident-in-the-integrity-of-our-equity-markets-asic-report Our regulatory interventions to address the deteriorations included targeting pump and dump activity Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA finalises targeted changes to strengthen banks’ liquidity and capital requirements News Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74214/apra-finalises-targeted-changes-to-strengthen-banksamprsquo-liquidity-and-capital-requirements APRA received 35 submissions from entities, individuals and industry bodies during the formal three-month consultation period. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Australia Q2 2024 regulatory update News Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74208/australia-q2-2024-regulatory-update Key superannuation rates and thresholds were also updated in the quarter and are to take effect from July 1, 2024. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MUFG heads to take pay cut after information firewall breach News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74194/mufg-heads-to-take-pay-cut-after-information-firewall-breach The same salary punishment will also hit MUFG Bank Chairman Naoki Hori and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Chairman Saburo Araki for two months. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS Statement on Global Outage Affecting IT Systems News Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74198/mas-statement-on-global-outage-affecting-it-systems MAS asked major financial institutions to report the impact of the outage. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA issues $10.7 million infringement notices and accepts court enforceable undertaking from OPC News Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74200/apra-issues-107-million-infringement-notices-and-accepts-court-enforceable-undertaking-from-opc APRA has been closely monitoring OPC which has continued to identify further members who may have been adversely impacted by failures to direct default member contributions to a MySuper product. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hong Kong’s ZA Bank welcomes planned stablecoin regulatory regime News Aggregation Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74186/hong-kongamprsquos-za-bank-welcomes-planned-stablecoin-regulatory-regime The bank surpassed $1b in transfer turnover from Web3 clients in 2023. Legal, Regulation & Compliance HKMA announces stablecoin issuer sandbox participants News Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74187/hkma-announces-stablecoin-issuer-sandbox-participants The sandbox, which was launched in March 2024, is part of the HKMA’s efforts in facilitating the sustainable and responsible development of stablecoin ecosystem in Hong Kong. Legal, Regulation & Compliance "Growth and Opportunities in the ILS Market: A Singapore Perspective" - Speech by Mr Lim Cheng Khai News Team Friday, July 12, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74137/ampquotgrowth-and-opportunities-in-the-ils-market-a-singapore-perspectiveampquot-speech-by-mr-lim-cheng-khai The global ILS market experienced strong growth in the number of issuances in 2023, which continued into 2024. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SFC and HKMA welcome PBoC’s new measure on Northbound Swap Connect margin collateral arrangement News Team Friday, July 12, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74138/sfc-and-hkma-welcome-pbocamprsquos-new-measure-on-northbound-swap-connect-margin-collateral-arrangement This measure will provide Northbound Swap Connect investors with the additional choice of non-cash collateral, reducing their liquidity cost and improving capital efficiency. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hong Kong digital bank ZA Bank to provide reserve banking services tailored for stablecoin issuers News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74197/hong-kong-digital-bank-za-bank-to-provide-reserve-banking-services-tailored-for-stablecoin-issuers This landmark development also places ZA Bank among the pioneering batch of banks in the city to offer such services. FinTech Apex Group appoints Novigi as data and technology partner to strengthen proposition in superannuation administration and expand market reach News Team Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74170/apex-group-appoints-novigi-as-data-and-technology-partner-to-strengthen-proposition-in-superannuation-administration-and-expand-market-reach It builds on prior collaboration between Apex Group and Novigi and combines expertise and resources to deliver a scaled platform for current and future clients. FinTech HKMA wins broad support for stablecoin legislation News Team Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74181/hkma-wins-broad-support-for-stablecoin-legislation The proposed regulatory requirements and implementation arrangements received general support from respondents, with some further enhancements suggested in the submissions. FinTech Harnessing the power of AI in asset management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74153/harnessing-the-power-of-ai-in-asset-management UOBAM has for some years shown a commitment to technology-driven customer services and business initiatives. FinTech AWS Singapore tech head joins bank spending $5bn on technology News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74111/aws-singapore-tech-head-joins-bank-spending-5bn-on-technology In Singapore, it's just hired a big tech and banking alum to be one of the tech team's key leaders. FinTech Why is tokenisation of trade finance transformative for investors? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 09, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74105/why-is-tokenisation-of-trade-finance-transformative-for-investors Standard Chartered and Synpulse paper explains why digital assets are critical to addressing financing requirements of companies FinTech Investors chase wealthtech startups in India as affluent class grows News Aggregation Team Monday, July 08, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74097/investors-chase-wealthtech-startups-in-india-as-affluent-class-grows The current talks value Dezerv at about $170 million pre-money, more than doubling its valuation since its last funding round. FinTech Central bank works on protecting banking service users News Aggregation Team Friday, July 05, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74090/central-bank-works-on-protecting-banking-service-users in online banking service provision to better protect customers, an SBV official said on July 4. FinTech Fintechs accuse banks of sabotage on ‘open banking’ News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 04, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74079/fintechs-accuse-banks-of-sabotage-on-amplsquoopen-bankingamprsquo After the Australian Banking Association released a report by Accenture showing only 0.3 per cent of customers are using open banking FinTech Bravura extends CCO term amid transformation project News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 02, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74056/bravura-extends-cco-term-amid-transformation-project The role was initially expected to be on a fixed-term contract from 15 August 2023 to 30 June 2024 FinTech PwC Partner: Management must have appropriate risk management policies as business backbone News Aggregation Team Friday, July 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74233/pwc-partner-management-must-have-appropriate-risk-management-policies-as-business-backbone There have been continued disruptions in several industries brought by technological advancements. Alternative Investments AXA Philippines expands its Asset Master fund options for wealth growth and legacy protection​ News Aggregation Team Friday, July 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74234/axa-philippines-expands-its-asset-master-fund-options-for-wealth-growth-and-legacy-protection Investors’ confidence lies on the performance of the market with each having a preferred investment vehicle to grow wealth and live comfortably even after retirement. Alternative Investments Manulife Hong Kong partners with T. Rowe Price on new income fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74228/manulife-hong-kong-partners-with-t-rowe-price-on-new-income-fund It aims to pay a monthly dividend with the latest annualised yield for Class Ax at 6.89%. Alternative Investments Manulife Investment Management Sees Attractive Opportunities Outside the US Amid Anticipated Global Rate-Cutting Cycle News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74229/manulife-investment-management-sees-attractive-opportunities-outside-the-us-amid-anticipated-global-rate-cutting-cycle Inflation is expected to align with the Fed's targets, while employment is not anticipated to exert upward pressure on services inflation. Alternative Investments MSCI launches private capital indexes News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74213/msci-launches-private-capital-indexes The 130 indexes are built from private capital funds with $11trn of assets. Alternative Investments Prudential Singapore’s adviser headcount ‘to grow’ from 800 to 1,500 by end 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74203/prudential-singaporeamprsquos-adviser-headcount-amplsquoto-growamprsquo-from-800-to-1500-by-end-2025 Singapore had 333,204 millionaires in 2023, and this number is expected to increase by 13% to 375,725 in 2028 Alternative Investments Noah Holdings Expands in Asia-Pacific: New Offices in Hong Kong and Japan to Meet Growing Client Demand News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74206/noah-holdings-expands-in-asia-pacific-new-offices-in-hong-kong-and-japan-to-meet-growing-client-demand The firm is enhancing its Hong Kong office and plans to establish a new office in Japan Alternative Investments JIA Asset Management partners Vynn Capital to propel Southeast Asia's startup growth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74207/jia-asset-management-partners-vynn-capital-to-propel-southeast-asiaamp039s-startup-growth Will leverage Vynn Capital's network & insights to support promising startups Alternative Investments Mercer Super chalks up 11.2% return News Aggregation Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74188/mercer-super-chalks-up-112-return There is also potential for interest rates to be lowered as inflation continues to moderate. Alternative Investments Allianz to become a leader in Singapore insurance market with planned acquisition of majority stake in Income Insurance News Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74190/allianz-to-become-a-leader-in-singapore-insurance-market-with-planned-acquisition-of-majority-stake-in-income-insurance Allianz to acquire at least 51 percent of the shares in leading insurer Income Insurance Alternative Investments New CFC Taxation Ruling That Impacts Offshore Trustees – A Backdoor to CRS? News Aggregation Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74199/new-cfc-taxation-ruling-that-impacts-offshore-trustees-ampndash-a-backdoor-to-crs MOF indicates that this new ruling is to supplement the ruling dated 4 January 2024 that imposes Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) on the settler/beneficiaries of offshore trusts when CFC is involved. Tax 6 family office funds tied to Singapore launder case got tax breaks News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 04, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74076/6-family-office-funds-tied-to-singapore-launder-case-got-tax-breaks Benefits won't be clawed back Tax Thailand mulls shorter holding period for tax-deductible equity mutual funds, report says News Aggregation Team Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74003/thailand-mulls-shorter-holding-period-for-tax-deductible-equity-mutual-funds-report-says Thailand has introduced various tax-deductible mutual fund schemes over the years to encourage retail investors to invest for the long term. Tax Foreign Investment Funds tax regime creating a financial barrier? News Team Wednesday, May 01, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73692/foreign-investment-funds-tax-regime-creating-a-financial-barrier Unpacking the challenges and consequences of the FIF tax settings Tax HK Budget 2024-25: A Closer Look at the Tax Reforms News Team Wednesday, March 06, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73340/hk-budget-2024-25-a-closer-look-at-the-tax-reforms According to the government, this change will primarily affect some of the city's wealthiest individuals, impacting around 12,000 taxpayers Tax Hong Kong to enhance family office tax breaks News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 29, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73297/hong-kong-to-enhance-family-office-tax-breaks Budget 2024 revealed further enhancements to preferential tax regimes for family offices, which includes increasing more types of qualifying transactions. Tax Singapore Budget 2024: Extension and Refinement of Singapore Fund Tax Incentive Schemes News Team Tuesday, February 20, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73231/singapore-budget-2024-extension-and-refinement-of-singapore-fund-tax-incentive-schemes One key enhancement to the Resident Fund Tax Incentive Scheme with effect from 1 January 2025 Tax SMSFA prepares delegates for major super tax reform News Aggregation Team Monday, February 05, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73139/smsfa-prepares-delegates-for-major-super-tax-reform This topic is an underlying theme throughout the conference. Tax Fidinam Moves Office in Shanghai and Expands Team News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 27, 2023 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/72890/fidinam-moves-office-in-shanghai-and-expands-team Alongside the move, the firm has also expanded its workforce, reinforcing its commitment to serving its growing client portfolio in mainland China. Tax House taxwriters approve US-Taiwan tax pact News Team Monday, December 04, 2023 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/72761/house-taxwriters-approve-us-taiwan-tax-pact The breakthrough on the tax agreement, which is of particular importance to the semiconductor industry the US is looking to strengthen, could mean that a bill makes its way to the president before year-end. Tax The Henley Passport Index News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74211/the-henley-passport-index 2024 Global Ranking Comment, Analysis & Research China Business Law Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis With 2024 Awards News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74232/china-business-law-journal-recognizes-morgan-lewis-with-2024-awards Law firms are selected following several months of extensive research Comment, Analysis & Research Japan's cash-rich companies: harnessing corporate reforms News Team Tuesday, July 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74205/japanamp039s-cash-rich-companies-harnessing-corporate-reforms Exploring hidden opportunities amid a push for more active cash use Comment, Analysis & Research SunCar Technology Announces Two-Year Service Agreement with China Merchants Bank News Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74184/suncar-technology-announces-two-year-service-agreement-with-china-merchants-bank The collaboration is designed to enhance the CMB customer experience through a sophisticated, technology-driven integration model. Comment, Analysis & Research Indian City Named Among 'Fastest-Growing Cities in the World for Millionaires' News Aggregation Team Monday, July 15, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74148/indian-city-named-among-amp039fastest-growing-cities-in-the-world-for-millionairesamp039 The ranking is based on "high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) with liquid investable wealth of USD 1 million or more." Comment, Analysis & Research Big banks to refund millions in fees to low-income customers following ASIC report News Team Monday, July 15, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74149/big-banks-to-refund-millions-in-fees-to-low-income-customers-following-asic-report ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland said the banks had caused financial distress through avoidable fees and complicated bank processes, often creating barriers for regional and remote consumers. Comment, Analysis & Research BEA Festival 2024 Draws to a Successful Close News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 11, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74128/bea-festival-2024-draws-to-a-successful-close Senior management of The Bank of East Asia, Limited (“BEA”) attended the first day of the public sessions on 6 July. Comment, Analysis & Research Bank of Singapore's Jason Moo: 'We’re going counter-cyclical' News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74110/bank-of-singaporeamp039s-jason-moo-amp039weamprsquore-going-counter-cyclicalamp039 In the latest CEO Captain series, Citywire Asia sits down with private banking veteran and CEO of Bank of Singapore to understand the changes he made to get the bank to where it is now and his next steps. Comment, Analysis & Research While Singapore scrutinises, Hong Kong wins back wealthy Chinese News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74118/while-singapore-scrutinises-hong-kong-wins-back-wealthy-chinese It’s a shift from the pandemic years when Hong Kong’s strict quarantine and political upheaval led many to flock to Singapore Comment, Analysis & Research How can single-family offices retain talent? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74120/how-can-single-family-offices-retain-talent In an already stretched talent pool, Singapore's single-family offices are having to grapple with their early recruits now looking to move on after building their track records in the market. Comment, Analysis & Research UOB refreshes its management team, charting its next stage of growth enabled by technology and innovation News Team Friday, July 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74226/uob-refreshes-its-management-team-charting-its-next-stage-of-growth-enabled-by-technology-and-innovation Ms Susan Hwee is a banking industry veteran with an extensive track record and more than 35 years of experience in technology and banking. Retail Banking DBS and Deloitte launch Sustainability Accelerator Tool to help Singapore SMEs identify and address sector-specific decarbonisation gaps News Team Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74225/dbs-and-deloitte-launch-sustainability-accelerator-tool-to-help-singapore-smes-identify-and-address-sector-specific-decarbonisation-gaps Tool provides industry-specific recommendations to help companies better understand their sustainability readiness, with actionable insights to green operations Retail Banking Westpac makes mobile credit cards dynamic for corporate customers News Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74201/westpac-makes-mobile-credit-cards-dynamic-for-corporate-customers Westpac’s Dynamic Virtual Card can be used online as well as in-store via digital wallet tap and go transactions. Retail Banking Growing fees, higher rates lift Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank’s profits News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74178/growing-fees-higher-rates-lift-sumitomo-mitsui-trust-bankamprsquos-profits SMTH’s low-risk asset portfolio meant that profitability is weak. Retail Banking Singapore bank UOB and South Korea's Woori Card announce pioneering reciprocal card partnership News Team Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74180/singapore-bank-uob-and-south-koreaamp039s-woori-card-announce-pioneering-reciprocal-card-partnership UOB reinforces leadership position in travel and entertainment through strengthening its partnership ecosystem to offer exclusive privileges to its ASEAN customers Retail Banking Commencement of Operation of GIFT City Branch in India News Team Tuesday, July 09, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74113/commencement-of-operation-of-gift-city-branch-in-india The new GIFT City Branch will focus on the foreign currency-denominated lending business enabling SMBC to further strengthen its capabilities and capacity to support its clients in India. Retail Banking NAB suffers internet banking outage News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 02, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74060/nab-suffers-internet-banking-outage NAB said at 10pm on Monday that the issues had been resolved. Retail Banking China Development Bank extends US $28 billion in support of green projects News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74005/china-development-bank-extends-us-28-billion-in-support-of-green-projects It said the bank's cumulative issuance of carbon-reduction loans through a carbon-reduction credit facility has exceeded 110 billion yuan. Retail Banking NAB invests in Zodia Custody News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 20, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73985/nab-invests-in-zodia-custody Last year Zodia Custody announced it had set up shop in Australia, planning to serve local institutional clients. Retail Banking Korea Post hires Hana Bank as trustee and investment service provider News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73978/korea-post-hires-hana-bank-as-trustee-and-investment-service-provider The appointment is effective July 1. Retail Banking Citi to boost investment banking headcount in India betting on deals surge News Aggregation Team Friday, July 19, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74191/citi-to-boost-investment-banking-headcount-in-india-betting-on-deals-surge A sharp surge in equity deals in India has made it a bright spot in an otherwise dull Asia. Investment Bank Hong Kong banks ramped up hiring but investment bankers laid off News Aggregation Team Monday, July 08, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74098/hong-kong-banks-ramped-up-hiring-but-investment-bankers-laid-off Trade and private bankers are most in demand, although banks are cautious. Investment Bank Natixis CIB Forms Alliance With Korean Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 27, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74033/natixis-cib-forms-alliance-with-korean-bank The alliance will involve cooperation on global private debt funds and direct lending activities with the potential to develop the scope across other key areas of synergy. Investment Bank UBS Offloads Partial Stake in China Securities Unit News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74009/ubs-offloads-partial-stake-in-china-securities-unit In addition, Founder Securities will also sell its entire 49 percent holding to BSAM for 885 million yuan. Investment Bank KB Securities sees wealth management assets surpass $43.6 bn News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73941/kb-securities-sees-wealth-management-assets-surpass-436-bn It increased fivefold since the integrated corporation's launch in January 2017, growing by 20% in just over 10 months Investment Bank Bank of Singapore ‘bullish on Hong Kong’ as it hires bankers to tap growth opportunities in China, CEO says News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73786/bank-of-singapore-amplsquobullish-on-hong-kongamprsquo-as-it-hires-bankers-to-tap-growth-opportunities-in-china-ceo-says The private bank sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its family office and other businesses to sign up wealthy clients Investment Bank Indonesia as a rising economic powerhouse News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73656/indonesia-as-a-rising-economic-powerhouse Indonesia's large population and rising wages have fuelled growing purchasing power and a buoyant consumer market too. Investment Bank Julius Baer Relocates Singapore Office News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 11, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73565/julius-baer-relocates-singapore-office This is the Swiss bank’s second office in the city-state, alongside its first office for frontline colleagues at Marina One. Investment Bank Nomura Announces Group Purpose News Team Monday, April 01, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73496/nomura-announces-group-purpose Nomura is dedicated to the tenets embodied in its Founder's Principles and the unwavering values ingrained in its Corporate Philosophy. Investment Bank More India Banking Expansion Expected in 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, March 25, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73460/more-india-banking-expansion-expected-in-2024 As China’s economy shows slow signs of recovery, global banks are putting their bet on India as an alternative source of growth in Asia. Investment Bank Court finds Active Super made misleading ESG claims in a greenwashing action brought by ASIC News Team Wednesday, June 05, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73894/court-finds-active-super-made-misleading-esg-claims-in-a-greenwashing-action-brought-by-asic Active Super claimed in its marketing that it eliminated investments that posed too great a risk to the environment and the community, including gambling, coal mining and oil tar sands. Planet SOS What could India’s election result mean for renewable energy? News Team Wednesday, June 05, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73897/what-could-indiaamprsquos-election-result-mean-for-renewable-energy India has also set up a National Green Hydrogen Mission as part of a plan to become a leading producer, user and exporter of the clean fuel Planet SOS Survey shows waning interest in ESG funds News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 23, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73835/survey-shows-waning-interest-in-esg-funds Similarly, the number of investors who expected ESG funds to outperform funds with the same level of risk fell by 10 percentage points to 41% in 2023. Planet SOS Hong Kong group launches consultations on ESG code of conduct News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73812/hong-kong-group-launches-consultations-on-esg-code-of-conduct The code, together with the self-attestation document, will be vital in fostering greater transparency, quality and reliability of ESG information, as well as comparability of products Planet SOS Record cocoa prices and the unfair chocolate value chain – meet the entrepreneurs working to change things News Team Friday, April 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73665/record-cocoa-prices-and-the-unfair-chocolate-value-chain-ampndash-meet-the-entrepreneurs-working-to-change-things The cocoa industry in some ways has itself to blame. Planet SOS ESG comes to the fore for asset managers’ voting News Aggregation Team Monday, April 15, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73578/esg-comes-to-the-fore-for-asset-managersamprsquo-voting In light of this, asset managers have taken steps to increase their verification of these areas when it comes to their voting records. Planet SOS Climate reporting and greenwashing: What small businesses need to know News Team Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73422/climate-reporting-and-greenwashing-what-small-businesses-need-to-know The majority of Australian small and medium businesses will not fall within this category. Planet SOS Lombard Odier, Kaskikornbank Cooperate on Sustainability News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 28, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73289/lombard-odier-kaskikornbank-cooperate-on-sustainability With sustainability being a major driver of investment returns, we are adapting client portfolios to the environmental transition. Planet SOS Japan stakes its future on climate innovation to help Asia become greener News Aggregation Team Monday, February 12, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73186/japan-stakes-its-future-on-climate-innovation-to-help-asia-become-greener Japan was decades ahead of its time on hydrogen, having begun exploring the possible energy source 50 years ago Planet SOS Singapore Launches Sustainable Finance Association News Aggregation Team Friday, January 26, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/73085/singapore-launches-sustainable-finance-association The association will also be supported by a dedicated secretariat team led by SSFA director Kavitha Menon. Planet SOS