Managers of Wealth - Asia http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 11:28:16 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ http://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP HLB Private Bank Elevates Private Wealth Proposition, Focuses on Stewarding Inter-Generational Legacy and Wealth Transfer News Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76880/hlb-private-bank-elevates-private-wealth-proposition-focuses-on-stewarding-inter-generational-legacy-and-wealth-transfer This emphasis on comprehensive, responsible legacy stewardship is especially salient as Asia stands at the center of the largest wealth transfer in human history, with an estimated $5.8 trillion slated to change hands. Wealth and Asset Management BPI Wealth rides increasing consumer affluence News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76884/bpi-wealth-rides-increasing-consumer-affluence BPI Wealth president and CEO Maria Theresa Marcial told reporters on Thursday that they were looking at adding up to 1,000 clients annually to the BPI Private Wealth network. Wealth and Asset Management Mizuho Financial Group aims to compete with Nomura in wealth management News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76862/mizuho-financial-group-aims-to-compete-with-nomura-in-wealth-management The firm aims to streamline its retail operations by categorising customers based on asset size. Wealth and Asset Management ICBC accelerates digitisation of wealth management operations through innovation platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76863/icbc-accelerates-digitisation-of-wealth-management-operations-through-innovation-platform Under the “Digital ICBC” initiative, ICBC advances to build a comprehensive wealth management ecosystem, addressing customer needs and driving sustainable growth. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC Global Private Banking Expands Frontline and Risk Capabilities to Drive Sustainable Growth in Asia News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76874/hsbc-global-private-banking-expands-frontline-and-risk-capabilities-to-drive-sustainable-growth-in-asia The new hires reflect HSBC’s commitment to expanding its coverage for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients in Southeast Asia and the wider region, while strengthening the second line of defence that underpins safe, resilient Wealth and Asset Management CACIB and Indosuez Wealth Management inaugurate new Singapore office to support local and regional growth momentum News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76854/cacib-and-indosuez-wealth-management-inaugurate-new-singapore-office-to-support-local-and-regional-growth-momentum Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Indosuez Wealth Management inaugurate new Singapore office to support local and regional growth momentum Wealth and Asset Management HSBC Hong Kong Adds Industrial Bank as New Mainland Partner Under Wealth Management Connect News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76855/hsbc-hong-kong-adds-industrial-bank-as-new-mainland-partner-under-wealth-management-connect This strategic partnership helps fostering resources sharing and leverage the complementary strengths of both parties, offering high-quality financial services tailored to meet the increasingly diverse investment needs of residents in the GBA. Wealth and Asset Management Citi Hong Kong Advances AI Integration to Enhance Wealth Management Services News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76845/citi-hong-kong-advances-ai-integration-to-enhance-wealth-management-services Citi executives stressed the importance of combining AI technology with human expertise to deliver tailored investment advice and improve client outcomes. Wealth and Asset Management WMI Partners Singapore’s Private Banking Industry to Deepen Sector Capabilities to Advance Singapore’s Role as Asia’s Leading Philanthropy Hub News Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76846/wmi-partners-singaporeamprsquos-private-banking-industry-to-deepen-sector-capabilities-to-advance-singaporeamprsquos-role-as-asiaamprsquos-leading-philanthropy-hub With this foundation in place, WMI will continue to work with PBIG to deepen advisory capabilities and strengthen the broader philanthropy ecosystem. Wealth and Asset Management Eleven individuals and enterprises lauded for leadership in sustainable development at the 2025 Sustainability Impact Awards News Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76838/eleven-individuals-and-enterprises-lauded-for-leadership-in-sustainable-development-at-the-2025-sustainability-impact-awards The SI Awards recognise individuals and corporates in Singapore that have demonstrated exemplary leadership in creating sustainability impact. Wealth and Asset Management EFG Strengthens South Asia Team with Senior Hires in Singapore News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76878/efg-strengthens-south-asia-team-with-senior-hires-in-singapore Batra has over 20 years of wealth management experience Executive Moves Barclays Adds Four Veterans to Private Bank in Singapore News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76879/barclays-adds-four-veterans-to-private-bank-in-singapore Aside from the front office, the bank has also appointed Jerome Idres as head of investment services platform Executive Moves MUFG Is Hiring More Bankers in Japan Wealth Management Push News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76882/mufg-is-hiring-more-bankers-in-japan-wealth-management-push The wealth operations employ about 4,000 people. Executive Moves BNP Paribas WM taps UBS for Taiwan role News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76861/bnp-paribas-wm-taps-ubs-for-taiwan-role Che-Kun Hsu will lead BNP Paribas Wealth Management in Taiwan. Executive Moves Former BOS Private Banking Co-Head Joins EFG in Singapore News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76864/former-bos-private-banking-co-head-joins-efg-in-singapore Based in Singapore, he reports directly to Albert Chiu, executive chairman, Asia Pacific and functionally to Tho Gea Hong, CEO, Singapore branch. Executive Moves FAB Private Banking names new SG head News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76865/fab-private-banking-names-new-sg-head The Abu Dhabi bank has a new Singapore-based private banking head, following the departure of its previous Asia chief. Executive Moves Natixis CIB Expands Global Markets Business in APAC News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76866/natixis-cib-expands-global-markets-business-in-apac In the newly created role, he is responsible for developing the bank’s macro trading strategy for EM, FX linear & rates in the region. Executive Moves MAS appoints new Chief Sustainability Officer News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76867/mas-appoints-new-chief-sustainability-officer Abigail will take over from Ms Gillian Tan, who has concurrently held the roles of Assistant Managing Director (Development & International) and MAS’ CSO since October 2022. Executive Moves Security Bank Appoints Former CIMB Singapore Chief Victor Lee Meng Teck as New CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76868/security-bank-appoints-former-cimb-singapore-chief-victor-lee-meng-teck-as-new-ceo Lee will replace Sanjiv Vohra, who will step down after more than six years and transition to a role as a senior advisor to the board. Executive Moves SNP Group Appoints Jelita Kamal as Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76869/snp-group-appoints-jelita-kamal-as-chief-operating-officer-for-asia-pacific Based in Singapore, Kamal will oversee go-to-market strategy, demand management, and sales operations across Asia Pacific and Japan. Executive Moves Singapore Strengthens Position as Third Largest Global FX Centre News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76872/singapore-strengthens-position-as-third-largest-global-fx-centre Singapore strengthened its position as the third largest FX centre in the world, after the UK and the US, with its share of global FX volumes rising to 11.8% in April 2025, from 9.5% in April 2022. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS and Industry Partners Publish Technical Report on Proof-of-Concept Sandbox for Quantum-Safe Communications within the Financial Sector News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76860/mas-and-industry-partners-publish-technical-report-on-proof-of-concept-sandbox-for-quantum-safe-communications-within-the-financial-sector The sandbox also provided insights into the benefits and limitations of QKD solutions Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS and CSRC hold 9th Roundtable to Strengthen Market Connectivity News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76825/mas-and-csrc-hold-9th-roundtable-to-strengthen-market-connectivity By learning from each other’s experiences, we are better placed to anticipate and manage risks, and support high-quality growth in our capital markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance David Paul Hodgson disqualified for unlicensed financial services and misleading statements News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76826/david-paul-hodgson-disqualified-for-unlicensed-financial-services-and-misleading-statements ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, ‘This type of misconduct undermines trust and confidence in Australia’s financial services. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FNZ class action lawsuit loses only institutional backer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76815/fnz-class-action-lawsuit-loses-only-institutional-backer At the heart of the dispute are changes to FNZ’s constitution and a series of board decisions said to favour institutional and private equity stakeholders. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Statement on Deputy Chair Margaret Cole News Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76819/statement-on-deputy-chair-margaret-cole APRA Chair John Lonsdale said Ms Cole had made an outstanding contribution to APRA since she joined in 2021. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS fines Singlife for supervision failings, acts against ex-CEO News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76821/mas-fines-singlife-for-supervision-failings-acts-against-ex-ceo The Singapore regulator fined Singlife Financial Advisers for an array of failings, including training staff to missell products, and issued a prohibition order against its ex-CEO and two others. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Joint press release by SPF, MAS, IMDA and GovTech on restricting access to facilities for scam mules News Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76802/joint-press-release-by-spf-mas-imda-and-govtech-on-restricting-access-to-facilities-for-scam-mules The scams situation continues to be of serious concern. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push News Aggregation Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76804/hong-kong-eases-info-sharing-in-banksamprsquo-anti-fraud-push The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SFC welcomes Chief Executive’s initiatives to reinforce Hong Kong as top financial centre News Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76795/sfc-welcomes-chief-executiveamprsquos-initiatives-to-reinforce-hong-kong-as-top-financial-centre Plans to bring renminbi counters and real estate investment trusts into Stock Connect are also set to deepen the city’s connectivity with Mainland markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Indonesia, Wall Street and Bitcoin in the Spotlight at TOKEN2049 News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76885/indonesia-wall-street-and-bitcoin-in-the-spotlight-at-token2049 This setup has delivered a rare mix of transparency and trust, curbing fraud while enforcing robust governance. FinTech Chief Bank launches Chief Mobile 3.0 with BPC’s SmartVista digital platform News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76886/chief-bank-launches-chief-mobile-30-with-bpcamprsquos-smartvista-digital-platform Raising the bar for mobile banking in Cambodia, the innovation won an accolade at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards. FinTech Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76873/aware-super-launches-digital-advice-tool-for-retirees The super fund said it can also help retirees set up an income stream, choose an investment option and model different income and spending scenarios. FinTech Fenergo Launches AI-Powered Identity Verification to Aid Singapore’s Wealth Management Sector News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76875/fenergo-launches-ai-powered-identity-verification-to-aid-singaporeamprsquos-wealth-management-sector The platform consolidates client onboarding, KYC, transaction monitoring, and periodic reviews across subsidiaries and jurisdictions into a single, streamlined system. FinTech UOB Thailand wins Thailand Technology Excellence Award at Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025 News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76876/uob-thailand-wins-thailand-technology-excellence-award-at-asian-technology-excellence-awards-2025 SME Digital Advisory Platform sets a new benchmark for data-driven, personalised banking solutions. FinTech Welab and Google form AI strategic partnership to boost digital banking in Asia News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76848/welab-and-google-form-ai-strategic-partnership-to-boost-digital-banking-in-asia WeLab will also leverage Google Cloud’s infrastructure and AI solutions to underpin its regional growth strategy as one of its preferred cloud partners. FinTech Oliver Curtis’ IPO hopeful Firmus names chairman, CFO News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76851/oliver-curtisamprsquo-ipo-hopeful-firmus-names-chairman-cfo The company, led by co-chief executives Oliver Curtis and Tim Rosenfield FinTech ZA: Hong Kong's First Digital Bank Hits 1 Million Users News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76816/za-hong-kongamp039s-first-digital-bank-hits-1-million-users The number of Web3 business banking clients doubled, reflecting «strong and sustained demand for innovative financial infrastructure». FinTech Mashreq’s digital retail bank in Pakistan makes commercial launch News Aggregation Team Friday, September 19, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76805/mashreqamprsquos-digital-retail-bank-in-pakistan-makes-commercial-launch It is the first time that Mashreq’s digital banking platform has been deployed outside the UAE. FinTech Boman Group Taps ShareCRM to Accelerate China and Asia Expansion News Team Tuesday, September 16, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76777/boman-group-taps-sharecrm-to-accelerate-china-and-asia-expansion Boman Group has announced ShareCRM as its strategic technology partner to drive its digital transformation and accelerate its expansion across Asia. FinTech Australia dominates APAC real estate private credit raisings News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76881/australia-dominates-apac-real-estate-private-credit-raisings The Knight Frank report projects there will be US$90 to US$110 billion in private credit growth over the next three years across Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India and South Korea. Alternative Investments Succession planning sparks Sydney acquisition to form $1.1bn practice News Aggregation Team Friday, October 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76883/succession-planning-sparks-sydney-acquisition-to-form-11bn-practice Once the deal is complete, Lorica will have $1.1 billion in assets under management, some $300 million of which comes from the Multiforte deal. Alternative Investments Time is right for M&A to reach Shadforth’s ambitious goals News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76871/time-is-right-for-mampampa-to-reach-shadforthamprsquos-ambitious-goals Melbourne. This deal will bring across five staff and 388 clients to the Shadforth network, as well as $700 million in funds under advice. Alternative Investments Mizuho Vies With Nomura to Manage Money for Japan’s Millionaires News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76858/mizuho-vies-with-nomura-to-manage-money-for-japanamprsquos-millionaires Over the next few years, the company will reassign sales staff and dispatch more employees to branches to provide face-to-face services for these high-net-worth customers, he said. Alternative Investments Millennium Management and Modular Asset Management end partnership-report News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76859/millennium-management-and-modular-asset-management-end-partnership-report The termination of this deal allows Modular to diversify its investor base, reducing its dependency on a single large investor. Alternative Investments Norges Bank commits over $2bn to energy transition fund News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76847/norges-bank-commits-over-2bn-to-energy-transition-fund The investment builds eight direct investments in renewable energy infrastructure a Alternative Investments Allspring Opens First Australia Office News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76849/allspring-opens-first-australia-office Gordon has more than 25 years of fund management experience Alternative Investments Which model is hiring the most new entrants? News Aggregation Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76841/which-model-is-hiring-the-most-new-entrants This has been further bolstered by 12 back-to-back weeks of double-digit new entrants, for a total of 187 since the week ending 3 July, including 15 this week. Alternative Investments T. Rowe Price to close sub-scale funds News Aggregation Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76842/t-rowe-price-to-close-sub-scale-funds Including the China Growth Leaders Equity SICAV Alternative Investments BFA Global Investors is bringing Asia-Pacific investors into the world’s largest private market News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76833/bfa-global-investors-is-bringing-asia-pacific-investors-into-the-worldamprsquos-largest-private-market For investors wanting to participate in the most consequential companies of our time, the US private market’s undeniable drawcard is that it offers higher returns than can be found in most publicly listed companies. Alternative Investments James Russell discusses how recent tax legislation changes firmly establish Hong Kong as a global leader for family offices. News Team Wednesday, June 04, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76147/james-russell-discusses-how-recent-tax-legislation-changes-firmly-establish-hong-kong-as-a-global-leader-for-family-offices After seeing the success of family office incentivisation in Singapore, Hong Kong launched its own tax concessions in 2023 to simplify the process for application Tax Michael Velten Launches Velten Advisors News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75913/michael-velten-launches-velten-advisors Velten Advisors offers bespoke, commercially grounded advice, combining technical insight with digital tools to help clients navigate complex tax and governance challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Tax Seizing the reinvention potential: PwC launches new immersive business technology experience News Team Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75134/seizing-the-reinvention-potential-pwc-launches-new-immersive-business-technology-experience The first iteration of this space has been designed in collaboration with PwC alliance partner Microsoft. Tax New global minimum tax rules set to start in Hong Kong in 2025 News Team Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74994/new-global-minimum-tax-rules-set-to-start-in-hong-kong-in-2025 In response to stakeholders’ feedback, the Government is following up with some changes to its tax administration regime. Tax Tax and business insights from Hong Kong’s latest Policy Address News Team Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74985/tax-and-business-insights-from-hong-kongamprsquos-latest-policy-address By capitalising on the advantages of “One Country, Two Systems,” Hong Kong aims to strengthen its financial, shipping and trade sectors while fostering innovation and collaboration within the Greater Bay Area. Tax A review of the tax regimes in Singapore and Hong Kong News Team Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74953/a-review-of-the-tax-regimes-in-singapore-and-hong-kong The position can be improved even further for those who wish to manage their investments from Singapore. Tax China is now enforcing offshore income tax. Should private bankers be worried? News Aggregation Team Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74828/china-is-now-enforcing-offshore-income-tax-should-private-bankers-be-worried “Offshore income has largely been ignored by the tax authorities, but, obviously, that is changing,” a Hong Kong-based wealth advisor told APB. Tax Ultra wealthy to feel tax crunch on overseas gains News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 17, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74761/ultra-wealthy-to-feel-tax-crunch-on-overseas-gains They added that some of the targeted Chinese had at least US$10 million (HK$78 million) in offshore assets Tax Banking as a Service poised to transform Thailand’s financial ecosystem, PwC Thailand says News Team Friday, October 11, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74724/banking-as-a-service-poised-to-transform-thailandamprsquos-financial-ecosystem-pwc-thailand-says The opportunities are growing, but how businesses address the challenges of adopting BaaS will be essential for success. Tax ANZ Bank CEO’s Shameless Self Interest: This Is Why People Hate Bankers News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74630/anz-bank-ceoamprsquos-shameless-self-interest-this-is-why-people-hate-bankers The reason Watson is promoting a capital gains tax is so families are even further incentivised to park their nest eggs under the roofs of their family home. Tax The family office boom: Why global investors are betting on Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76870/the-family-office-boom-why-global-investors-are-betting-on-hong-kong The city is now on track to exceed its target of attracting 200 family offices by the end of 2025, bringing the total number of such firms to over 3,000. Comment, Analysis & Research Tourbillon Partners to run Pacific AM’s global equity funds News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76853/tourbillon-partners-to-run-pacific-amamprsquos-global-equity-funds Global value boutique, founded by Ben Beneche and Ramesh Narayanaswamy, joins Pacific AM Comment, Analysis & Research Singapore RMs spend just a third of time with clients, says Avaloq News Aggregation Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76840/singapore-rms-spend-just-a-third-of-time-with-clients-says-avaloq A global Avaloq survey finds Singapore’s relationship managers are bogged down by admin and internal processes, limiting time for client service as investors demand faster, more personalised advice. Comment, Analysis & Research World Nears Quarter Million Crypto Millionaires in Historic Wealth Boom News Team Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76823/world-nears-quarter-million-crypto-millionaires-in-historic-wealth-boom This significant growth coincides with a watershed year for institutional adoption, highlighted by the first-ever cryptocurrencies launched by a sitting US President and First Lady. Comment, Analysis & Research Nomura Asset Management Launches First Cross-Border ETFs Between Taiwan and Japan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76814/nomura-asset-management-launches-first-cross-border-etfs-between-taiwan-and-japan This fund is also part of Japan’s NISA tax-free investment programme, widely held by Japanese retail investors. Comment, Analysis & Research McKinsey Report: Asset Management’s $10 Trillion Shake-Up News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76817/mckinsey-report-asset-managementamprsquos-10-trillion-shake-up Asia surged ahead with 8.4 percent net flows, while Europe staged a comeback after years of weakness. Comment, Analysis & Research Rockefeller Foundation Backs Asia to Drive Global Change News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76818/rockefeller-foundation-backs-asia-to-drive-global-change A new global survey by The Rockefeller Foundation reveals that people overwhelmingly want their countries to cooperate on shared threats – but only if such efforts deliver tangible outcomes. Comment, Analysis & Research ASIC Chair Joe Longo not seeking reappointment News Team Tuesday, September 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76820/asic-chair-joe-longo-not-seeking-reappointment ASIC has exceptionally dedicated, skilled and experienced staff and I cannot praise them highly enough. Comment, Analysis & Research HSBC Bosses Meet India Prime Minister Narendra Modi News Aggregation Team Monday, September 22, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76812/hsbc-bosses-meet-india-prime-minister-narendra-modi Discussions were conducted about topics Comment, Analysis & Research Japanese equities look set to brave political headwinds News Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76789/japanese-equities-look-set-to-brave-political-headwinds The sustained return of inflation and gradual monetary policy normalisation by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) since its 2024 exit from negative interest rates, have been tailwinds for Japanese stocks. Comment, Analysis & Research HSBC to Exit Sri Lanka Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76850/hsbc-to-exit-sri-lanka-retail-banking The group’s corporate and institutional banking activities in Sri Lanka will remain unaffected. Retail Banking ZA Bank Becomes Hong Kong’s First Virtual Lender to Surpass One Million Users News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76832/za-bank-becomes-hong-kongamprsquos-first-virtual-lender-to-surpass-one-million-users The number of Web3 business banking clients also doubled, underscoring growing demand for digital-first financial infrastructure. Retail Banking OCBC Targets 10,000 Female Entrepreneurs News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76791/ocbc-targets-10000-female-entrepreneurs As of June 2025, OCBC has already supported more than 2,000 women-led SMEs with nearly $600 million in social loans. Retail Banking NAB Sheds Aussie Jobs to Hire in India and Vietnam News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76740/nab-sheds-aussie-jobs-to-hire-in-india-and-vietnam Some separate tech roles are also being created in Australia. Retail Banking NIC ASIA Bank offers discount to its customers at Siddhababa Hospital and Research Centre News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76741/nic-asia-bank-offers-discount-to-its-customers-at-siddhababa-hospital-and-research-centre The customers of this bank will be able to use this discount facility Retail Banking NAB kicks off technology review in JBWere, trading News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76688/nab-kicks-off-technology-review-in-jbwere-trading The review is looking at a range of options, including modernising the platforms and systems at nabtrade and JBWere Retail Banking NAB's major change to how customers access bank accounts: 'Designed to be simple' News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76664/nabamp039s-major-change-to-how-customers-access-bank-accounts-amp039designed-to-be-simpleamp039 The bank will require people opening an account for the first time to take a selfie to improve their biometric security. Retail Banking Hong Leong Bank Wins Three Awards at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76649/hong-leong-bank-wins-three-awards-at-asian-banking-ampamp-finance-retail-banking-awards A pivotal aspect of HLB’s bankwide transformation and success story is its established leadership as a prominent SME bank. Retail Banking DBS Powers Singapore’s Live Commerce Boom News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76578/dbs-powers-singaporeamprsquos-live-commerce-boom In a first for Singapore’s banking sector, DBS is actively helping small businesses and heartland merchants harness live commerce. Retail Banking Korean banks ramp up QR payment push in Southeast Asia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76579/korean-banks-ramp-up-qr-payment-push-in-southeast-asia In particular, they view the Southeast Asian market as a promising new source of revenue, given that QR payments have become common there amid relatively low credit card usage. Retail Banking Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Indosuez Wealth Management Inaugurate New Singapore Office to Support Local and Regional Growth Momentum News Aggregation Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76836/crampeacutedit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank-and-indosuez-wealth-management-inaugurate-new-singapore-office-to-support-local-and-regional-growth-momentum This relocation aligns with Crédit Agricole Group’s long-term strategy for Asia-Pacific, driving operational efficiency, deepening synergies across business lines, and creating a future-ready environment for clients and employees. Investment Bank Deutsche Bank closes USD 184M ECA financing for Thailand’s THAICOM10 satellite project News Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76720/deutsche-bank-closes-usd-184m-eca-financing-for-thailandamprsquos-thaicom10-satellite-project The loan will finance STI’s commercial contract with France’s Airbus Defence & Space to manufacture the new Software Defined High Throughput Satellite (SD-HTS). Investment Bank Goldman Sachs Expands Mumbai Presence With New Office Opening News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76624/goldman-sachs-expands-mumbai-presence-with-new-office-opening The new office occupies the entire tenth floor and half of the ninth floor of Ascent Worli. Investment Bank Deutsche Bank featured in SG Enable’s national guide to disability-inclusive employment News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76603/deutsche-bank-featured-in-sg-enableamprsquos-national-guide-to-disability-inclusive-employment Deutsche Bank Singapore’s Neurodiversity@Work programme and dbEnable staff network showcased as models for inclusive hiring and workplace innovation. Investment Bank Citi Names Investment Banking Trio in Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76521/citi-names-investment-banking-trio-in-asia Based in Hong Kong, he will join later in the year and report to global head of GAM Ashu Khullar as well as Jan Metzger, head of investment banking for JANA and South Asia. Investment Bank Asia’s Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76493/asiaamprsquos-best-investment-bank-for-financing-2025 The bank was involved in five out of seven US IPOs by Asian issuers in 2024. Investment Bank Citigroup plans 15% increase in Japan investment banking workforce News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76424/citigroup-plans-15-increase-in-japan-investment-banking-workforce The bank has experienced a significant increase in investment banking fees in Japan, which rose by 140% to $92m as of 10 July 2025, compared to the same period last year, as reported by Dealogic. Investment Bank Hong Kong ranks among the top 3 in global wealth, with the average wealth per adult reaching 4.7mn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76323/hong-kong-ranks-among-the-top-3-in-global-wealth-with-the-average-wealth-per-adult-reaching-47mn Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan have also made it to the top 25. Investment Bank Natixis CIB establishes banking branch in Japan News Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76272/natixis-cib-establishes-banking-branch-in-japan Natixis CIB’s banking licensed activities in Japan will further bridge the bank’s globally recognized capabilities Investment Bank Morgan Stanley Names Asia Revenue Target News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76252/morgan-stanley-names-asia-revenue-target In the first quarter of 2025, it delivered strong revenues once again in the region with $2.35 billion, up 35 percent year-on-year. Investment Bank Standard Chartered launches sustainable escrow and account bank solution News Team Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76485/standard-chartered-launches-sustainable-escrow-and-account-bank-solution New offering allows clients to embed sustainability into their cash management and support delivery of their sustainability goals Planet SOS CIMB commits RM300 billion to power a greener and more inclusive ASEAN economy by 2030 News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76405/cimb-commits-rm300-billion-to-power-a-greener-and-more-inclusive-asean-economy-by-2030 The Group strengthens its commitment to enable a just transition across the region Planet SOS How advisers can navigate ESG fund closures News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76015/how-advisers-can-navigate-esg-fund-closures Part of this is due to ASIC’s crackdown on greenwashing which has prompted fund managers to reconsider their ranges or how they are labelled. Planet SOS Nomura Issues Report on Avoided Emissions from Investor Perspective News Team Thursday, May 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75945/nomura-issues-report-on-avoided-emissions-from-investor-perspective The concept of avoided emissions has gained traction as a new metric to assess a company's contribution to reducing overall GHG emissions and resolving issues affecting society. Planet SOS DBS named World’s Best Bank for Sustainable Finance by Global Finance News Team Monday, February 24, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75550/dbs-named-worldamprsquos-best-bank-for-sustainable-finance-by-global-finance Recognised for leadership in sustainable finance, including innovative solutions that accelerate Asia's transition agenda, drive cross-border impact, and empower corporates and SMEs Planet SOS Policy and investment need to prioritise renewable energy News Aggregation Team Monday, January 27, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75390/policy-and-investment-need-to-prioritise-renewable-energy Bangladesh has slowly been investing in green finance initiatives through the banking sector, but the transition to a society free of fossil fuel use will require a lot more investment in the renewable energy sector Planet SOS Trump’s climate policy and its impact on investments News Team Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75369/trumpamprsquos-climate-policy-and-its-impact-on-investments In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years. Planet SOS Mirova Commits USD10 million to Global Commercial & Industrial Solar Leader ecoligo to Fuel Its Growth in Vietnam News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75335/mirova-commits-usd10-million-to-global-commercial-ampamp-industrial-solar-leader-ecoligo-to-fuel-its-growth-in-vietnam ecoligo has successfully raised €74 million to date and currently manages a global portfolio of 100 MWp, comprising 200 projects. Planet SOS Bank DBS Indonesia introduces first ever Sustainability-Linked Trade Finance Facility for PT. Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk | Bahasa News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75328/bank-dbs-indonesia-introduces-first-ever-sustainability-linked-trade-finance-facility-for-pt-indo-rama-synthetics-tbk-bahasa DBS Bank's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its concrete steps, becoming the first Singaporean bank to pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Planet SOS Australia and Singapore Collaborate to Support Sustainable Infrastructure and Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75090/australia-and-singapore-collaborate-to-support-sustainable-infrastructure-and-decarbonisation-in-southeast-asia The investment will support clean energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across Southeast Asia. Planet SOS