Managers of Wealth - Asia http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 13 Sep 2025 03:28:07 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ http://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP UOB Private Bank the first to distribute Asia-focused private equity evergreen fund News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76754/uob-private-bank-the-first-to-distribute-asia-focused-private-equity-evergreen-fund The move caters to rising demand from rich investors for private assets that offer a measure of liquidity Wealth and Asset Management Singapore Wealth Management Market Report 2025-2030 News Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76747/singapore-wealth-management-market-report-2025-2030 Singapore maintains its dominance through strategic advantages in financial infrastructure and regulatory excellence. Wealth and Asset Management Goldman Sachs: Family Offices maintain risk-on allocations News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76749/goldman-sachs-family-offices-maintain-risk-on-allocations Family offices favour investment strategies that balance structural resilience with higher risk premia, a Goldman Sachs survey found. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC opens wealth centre on 99th floor of ICC, in boost to Hong Kong's weak office market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76738/hsbc-opens-wealth-centre-on-99th-floor-of-icc-in-boost-to-hong-kongamp039s-weak-office-market The centre is located on the 99th floor of the ICC and it is HSBC's largest wealth management office globally. Wealth and Asset Management Citi’s Asia private bank ramps up hiring as strong capital inflows drive regional rally News Aggregation Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76715/citiamprsquos-asia-private-bank-ramps-up-hiring-as-strong-capital-inflows-drive-regional-rally Growing number of wealthy clients want to take advantage of market rallies and alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity Wealth and Asset Management FAAA statement on Senate decision to discontinue Inquiry into wealth management companies News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76682/faaa-statement-on-senate-decision-to-discontinue-inquiry-into-wealth-management-companies “The decision to end the Inquiry seems extraordinary, particularly in the light of recent news about the collapse of Shield and First Guardian, potentially involving over $1 billion in consumer losses from their super. Wealth and Asset Management Amundi Expands Income Strategy Availability in Asia News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76691/amundi-expands-income-strategy-availability-in-asia The fund invests in the Amundi Funds Income Opportunities and aims to provide stable, long-term income through dynamic asset allocation and hedging across various asset classes and regions. Wealth and Asset Management Metalpha Partners with AMINA Bank the Swiss crypto-focused bank to Advance Digital Asset Wealth Management in Hong Kong News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76672/metalpha-partners-with-amina-bank-the-swiss-crypto-focused-bank-to-advance-digital-asset-wealth-management-in-hong-kong Strategic collaboration launches with Principal Fund I, a crypto equity fund capitalising on the surge in crypto-related public companies Wealth and Asset Management Noah Holdings Limited Announces Strategic Investment in Digital Yield Fund News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76667/noah-holdings-limited-announces-strategic-investment-in-digital-yield-fund This digital yield fund is managed by Olive, the overseas asset management arm of Noah, and is the first stablecoin yield fund established by Olive in cooperation with Coinbase. Wealth and Asset Management Bell’s 2-year transformation to a diverse wealth manager News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76669/bellamprsquos-2-year-transformation-to-a-diverse-wealth-manager It currently has 300 advisers, 300,000 clients and $87.3 billion in funds under advice. Wealth and Asset Management LGT Wealth India hires seven senior executives to strengthen its private client Franchise News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76746/lgt-wealth-india-hires-seven-senior-executives-to-strengthen-its-private-client-franchise Anirudh Chowdhry, Managing Director, LGT Wealth India brings a deep understanding of the evolving needs of Global Indian families Executive Moves Natixis IM adds distribution leads News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76751/natixis-im-adds-distribution-leads Santos spent the last five years at Pengana Capital Group where he was a distribution manager. Executive Moves New J O Hambro chief appointed amid Perpetual refresh News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76752/new-j-o-hambro-chief-appointed-amid-perpetual-refresh He added Perpetual plans to achieve this by product rationalisation and reinvesting funds in the boutique. Executive Moves New leaders of Schroders client groups promoted in Asia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76739/new-leaders-of-schroders-client-groups-promoted-in-asia Jason Yu and Katherine Cox head up Schroders’ client groups in Hong Kong and South Asia. Executive Moves Azimut Group Appoints Head of Asia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76742/azimut-group-appoints-head-of-asia In the role, he will lead the firm’s Asia offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Taipei with a focus on expanding the fund business and developing cross-border solutions for private and institutional clients across the region. Executive Moves Iress hires ex-Bravura boss Andrew Russell as new CEO News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76743/iress-hires-ex-bravura-boss-andrew-russell-as-new-ceo Russell will start at the Australian back office provider as CEO and managing director in November. Executive Moves CIMB Group announces leadership transition in Singapore News Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76744/cimb-group-announces-leadership-transition-in-singapore The Group extends its sincere appreciation to Victor for his contributions and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours. Executive Moves Former StanChart global wealth head joins Bain & Company News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76745/former-stanchart-global-wealth-head-joins-bain-ampamp-company The private banking veteran will take on an external advisor role at the consultancy, providing advice on financial services. Executive Moves Rothschild & Co Hires Philippine Country Head News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76722/rothschild-ampamp-co-hires-philippine-country-head He also worked at global financial institutions such as Merrill Lynch, ABN AMRO and DBS. Executive Moves Deutsche Bank Private Bank Strengthens Thailand Coverage News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76731/deutsche-bank-private-bank-strengthens-thailand-coverage The bank expects her expertise and leadership to support its efforts to grow client relationships and broaden coverage across Southeast Asia. Executive Moves HKMC and CICC Sign MoU on Co-operation of Infrastructure Financing and Securitisation News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76757/hkmc-and-cicc-sign-mou-on-co-operation-of-infrastructure-financing-and-securitisation A partnership with CICC is expected to assist in taking our business to the next level, enabling both sides to further pursue a common goal in promoting Hong Kong as an infrastructure financing hub.” Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC proposes to remake relief instrument for non-cash payment facility exemptions News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76758/asic-proposes-to-remake-relief-instrument-for-non-cash-payment-facility-exemptions ASIC has assessed that this instrument is operating effectively and efficiently and continues to form a necessary and useful part of the legislative framework. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA releases quarterly authorised deposit-taking institution statistics for June 2025 News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76760/apra-releases-quarterly-authorised-deposit-taking-institution-statistics-for-june-2025 The Quarterly ADI Performance publication contains information on ADIs’ financial performance, financial position, capital adequacy, asset quality, liquidity and key financial performance ratios. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA monitors Eric Insurance’s exit from the general insurance market News Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76735/apra-monitors-eric-insuranceamprsquos-exit-from-the-general-insurance-market APRA is closely monitoring Eric’s withdrawal from the insurance industry to achieve the most favourable outcome for policyholders. Legal, Regulation & Compliance James Mawhinney handed 15-year injunctions in ASIC proceedings News Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76736/james-mawhinney-handed-15-year-injunctions-in-asic-proceedings This is the culmination of a matter that has taken many years and considerable resources. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Scam alert related to banks News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76711/scam-alert-related-to-banks Anyone who has provided his or her personal information Legal, Regulation & Compliance SFC obtains disqualification orders of up to four years against five more former directors of Superb Summit International Group Limited News Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76712/sfc-obtains-disqualification-orders-of-up-to-four-years-against-five-more-former-directors-of-superb-summit-international-group-limited Under the orders, Chan was disqualified for four years, Law and Cheng each for three and a half years, Qiu for three years, and Li for two and a half years. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Societe Generale Securities Australia fined $3.88 million for market gatekeeper failures News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76705/societe-generale-securities-australia-fined-388-million-for-market-gatekeeper-failures Manipulation of the daily settlement price of electricity and wheat futures contracts has the potential to impact supplier funding costs, and in turn electricity and wheat prices for consumers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Four Carey Olsen partners named among top offshore litigators in Asia News Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76635/four-carey-olsen-partners-named-among-top-offshore-litigators-in-asia The list identifies exceptional litigation practitioners who have demonstrated outstanding expertise when handling complex cross-border disputes in Asia. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hong Kong and Australian courts recognise principles of segregation in Cayman SPCs News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76643/hong-kong-and-australian-courts-recognise-principles-of-segregation-in-cayman-spcs The Hong Kong High Court expressly confirmed the validity of ring-fencing of assets in different SPs in an SPC structure. Legal, Regulation & Compliance FGA Trust Unveils AI-Enhanced Platform Amid Hong Kong’s Web3 Wealth Management Expansion News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76750/fga-trust-unveils-ai-enhanced-platform-amid-hong-kongamprsquos-web3-wealth-management-expansion This move coincides with the city’s introduction of landmark stablecoin regulations, positioning FGA to better serve high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seeking blockchain-based asset exposure. FinTech OneConnect and VPBank cooperate on technology to process 1 billion transactions per day News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76733/oneconnect-and-vpbank-cooperate-on-technology-to-process-1-billion-transactions-per-day This platform will help VPBank and GPBank effectively manage the bank's main operations: from opening accounts, making savings deposits, borrowing capital, to payment services and managing customer information. FinTech Best Corporate/Institutional Digital Banks in Asia-Pacific 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 09, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76737/best-corporateinstitutional-digital-banks-in-asia-pacific-2025 This year, CTBC plans to launch supply chain finance software on the SAP Global Store FinTech StashAway Launches Semi-Liquid Private Infrastructure and Equity Portfolios for HNWIs in Asia News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76709/stashaway-launches-semi-liquid-private-infrastructure-and-equity-portfolios-for-hnwis-in-asia These portfolios provide Accredited Investors with greater liquidity compared to traditional private market funds, which typically have 10 to 15-year lock-up periods. FinTech Macquarie Bank joins BioCatch Trust News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76685/macquarie-bank-joins-biocatch-trust The addition of Macquarie, Australia’s fifth-largest bank, further amplifies the power of the network as it collaborates to detect and prevent financial crime. FinTech Bravura, Future Group partner on digital advice News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76689/bravura-future-group-partner-on-digital-advice The partnership will provide members pre-retirement personal advice tools, and a public-facing calculator. FinTech Simplifying merchant solutions in India with UPI News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76679/simplifying-merchant-solutions-in-india-with-upi Deutsche Bank optimises connection with India’s Unified Payments Interface to speed up and streamline payments FinTech ASIC moves to modernise trading system rules to keep pace with technology and AI News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76671/asic-moves-to-modernise-trading-system-rules-to-keep-pace-with-technology-and-ai The proposed changes aim to keep pace with continued developments in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI). FinTech Wealthtech serves Hong Kong’s underserved affluent investors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76659/wealthtech-serves-hong-kongamprsquos-underserved-affluent-investors Digital platforms open private markets and lower entry barriers. FinTech Vietnamese banks get ready to join crypto asset market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76660/vietnamese-banks-get-ready-to-join-crypto-asset-market The newly issued Law on Digital Technology Industry will take effect from January 1 and is considered an important milestone, ending many years of legal ambiguity on issues related to crypto assets. FinTech Apex Group appointed for launch of Nezu Asia’s new Japan focused Engagement fund News Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76755/apex-group-appointed-for-launch-of-nezu-asiaamprsquos-new-japan-focused-engagement-fund The new ‘activist-oriented’ Japan equity strategy aims to target undervalued listed companies with strong fundamentals and excess capital. Alternative Investments Prudential Singapore Launches Innovative Lifetime Income Plan with Wealth Transfer Features News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76756/prudential-singapore-launches-innovative-lifetime-income-plan-with-wealth-transfer-features Both plans offer guaranteed monthly cash benefits from the outset, with the potential for increased payouts after the first year, protected by a 0.0 percent floor rate to prevent losses. Alternative Investments Singapore Emerges as APAC's Top FDI Safe Haven News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76753/singapore-emerges-as-apacamp039s-top-fdi-safe-haven Singapore has secured the top spot for foreign direct investment confidence in Asia-Pacific Alternative Investments Lion Global Investor lists Singapore's first active bond ETF News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76727/lion-global-investor-lists-singaporeamp039s-first-active-bond-etf The $58.6bn Singaporean asset manager has launched its second active ETF to capture growing investor demand amid declining T-bill and fixed deposit rates. Alternative Investments Capital raising by Asia-Pacific banks slumps in July amid economic uncertainties News Aggregation Team Monday, September 08, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76729/capital-raising-by-asia-pacific-banks-slumps-in-july-amid-economic-uncertainties Banks "may hesitate to raise funds when the outlook is shaky Alternative Investments Three retirement products achieve double-digit returns News Aggregation Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76714/three-retirement-products-achieve-double-digit-returns The AustralianSuper Choice Income retirement product holds the largest savings of $54.3 billion managed on behalf of 123,830 members. Alternative Investments IFS and Funds IGC ink partnership for SME lending in Apac News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 04, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76710/ifs-and-funds-igc-ink-partnership-for-sme-lending-in-apac Funds IGC will provide funding through collaboration with private credit funds managed by IFS Asset Management for SME lending. Alternative Investments Fullerton and Da Cheng Sign Landmark Deal News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76703/fullerton-and-da-cheng-sign-landmark-deal In August, Fullerton already launched its «Fullerton Lux Funds – China Equities», sub-advised by DCI, underscoring the deepening ties between the two firms. Alternative Investments Growing Australia’s advice footprint with North News Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76704/growing-australiaamprsquos-advice-footprint-with-north Designed to help improve access to quality advice, Grow aims to help more Australians receive the guidance they need while enabling advice practices to expand their reach and service more clients. Alternative Investments AXA IM Alts expands affordable housing strategy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 03, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76706/axa-im-alts-expands-affordable-housing-strategy The acquired site will be developed into a roughly 100-unit residential scheme providing a balanced mix of market and affordable rental housing. 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 Family Offices Accelerate Their Professionalization and Diversification Amid Geopolitical and Regulatory Uncertainty News Aggregation Team Friday, September 12, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76761/family-offices-accelerate-their-professionalization-and-diversification-amid-geopolitical-and-regulatory-uncertainty Family offices intensify their diversification and professionalization in response to geopolitical instability and regulatory changes Comment, Analysis & Research Bankers Are Snapping Up Hong Kong Lux Homes News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 11, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76748/bankers-are-snapping-up-hong-kong-lux-homes A number of financial executives are reportedly buying luxury homes in Hong Kong with the trend accelerating as of late. Comment, Analysis & Research Focus shifts to local living and logistics sectors News Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76721/focus-shifts-to-local-living-and-logistics-sectors We believe these trends are deeply rooted and expect them to continue through various macroeconomic and real estate cycles. Comment, Analysis & Research Asia’s ultra-wealthy weigh up alternatives exposures News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76694/asiaamprsquos-ultra-wealthy-weigh-up-alternatives-exposures The firm, which has over US$600 billion ($917 billion) in assets under advisory and discretionary outsourced CIO mandates, counts family offices and foundations as close to quarter of its client composition. Comment, Analysis & Research Most HNWIs prefer hybrid model in wealth services: survey News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76695/most-hnwis-prefer-hybrid-model-in-wealth-services-survey Nearly 40% said they are interested in attending physical investment seminars. Comment, Analysis & Research From Mauritius to Singapore: Where HNWIs Are Buying Residency in 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76680/from-mauritius-to-singapore-where-hnwis-are-buying-residency-in-2025 From Mauritius’s affordable seaside option for $50,000 to Singapore’s billionaire pathway at $10 million, golden visas in 2025 cover a wide spectrum of investment thresholds. Comment, Analysis & Research Standard Chartered tackles financial wellness in new marketing campaign News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76683/standard-chartered-tackles-financial-wellness-in-new-marketing-campaign Full-funnel campaign approach pilots new AI and data tools to drive personalisation, leveraging creator content through influencer collaborations Comment, Analysis & Research Standard Chartered’s Brian O’Neill on bank transformations News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76665/standard-charteredamprsquos-brian-oamprsquoneill-on-bank-transformations His areas of focus include building a culture of operational resilience and harnessing technological advancements to drive value. Comment, Analysis & Research Singapore Luxury Residential Market Shows Signs of Recovery in H1 2025 Amid Economic Volatility News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76666/singapore-luxury-residential-market-shows-signs-of-recovery-in-h1-2025-amid-economic-volatility Rental demand for GCBs rebounded, with median rents rising 3.0% year-on-year, outperforming the broader luxury residential market. Comment, Analysis & Research JLL named sole agent for sale of ultra-luxury house at 72 Repulse Bay Road News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76662/jll-named-sole-agent-for-sale-of-ultra-luxury-house-at-72-repulse-bay-road The deadline for submitting the Expression of Interest is 30 September. Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Commonwealth Bank Financial results FY25 News Team Wednesday, August 13, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76582/commonwealth-bank-financial-results-fy25 The operating context has been characterised by a rise in global macroeconomic uncertainty Retail Banking PM calls on MUFG to support building and operation of international financial centre News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76557/pm-calls-on-mufg-to-support-building-and-operation-of-international-financial-centre Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is one of Japan’s three largest banks, operating more than 770 branches domestically and 76 overseas. In Việt Nam, MUFG Bank has been present since 1998. Retail Banking HSBC to target corporate lending even if retail bank is sold News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 06, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76534/hsbc-to-target-corporate-lending-even-if-retail-bank-is-sold Australian retail bank under strategic review. Retail Banking 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 BOK head cautious over speedy rate cut News Aggregation Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76217/bok-head-cautious-over-speedy-rate-cut Federal Reserve could lead to a wider rate differential between the two countries, with volatility lingering in the foreign exchange market, influenced by tariff uncertainties surrounding key trade partners. 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