Managers of Wealth - Asia http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:53:49 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://asia.managersofwealth.com/ http://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Noah Holdings and ARK Wealth Management Win Top Honors from Asian Private Banker and Euromoney, Highlighting Expertise in Connecting Chinese Wealth to Global Markets News Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77711/noah-holdings-and-ark-wealth-management-win-top-honors-from-asian-private-banker-and-euromoney-highlighting-expertise-in-connecting-chinese-wealth-to-global-markets These recognitions place Noah alongside leading international and domestic private banks, highlighting its deep onshore market expertise and expanding global capabilities. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered brings crypto into private banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77712/standard-chartered-brings-crypto-into-private-banking Global wealth head says custody will anchor digital asset push, stays bullish on AI-led markets Wealth and Asset Management Private bankers entice wealth managers with fat pay in fight for Taiwan’s newly rich News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77719/private-bankers-entice-wealth-managers-with-fat-pay-in-fight-for-taiwanamprsquos-newly-rich Taiwan’s wealthy face growing urgency to manage their fortunes. Wealth and Asset Management Techcombank Private redefines wealth management in Vietnam News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77695/techcombank-private-redefines-wealth-management-in-vietnam With assets growing, the elite are no longer seeking short-term investment opportunities but are shifting their focus towards a comprehensive management model. Wealth and Asset Management Two Sydney-based wealth managers merge News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77672/two-sydney-based-wealth-managers-merge The wealth management business of Edney Ryan Group has split off and merged with Minchin Moore Private Wealth as the former turns its focus on other professional services. Wealth and Asset Management Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77664/minchin-moore-edney-ryan-wealth-management-merge The partnership will support Integro's focus on expanding the firm's presence across the nation and deepens capability through integrated advice solutions. Wealth and Asset Management Mizuho, Asset Management One, and SPARX Asset Management to collaborate on asset management business News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77646/mizuho-asset-management-one-and-sparx-asset-management-to-collaborate-on-asset-management-business Based on this agreement, the three firms will provide Japanese investors with valueadded investment management services and products. Wealth and Asset Management Manulife Wealth & Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Schroders Indonesia News Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77647/manulife-wealth-ampamp-asset-management-completes-acquisition-of-schroders-indonesia Together, the combined platform will offer enhanced scale, deeper investment resources, and a broader suite of solutions designed to deliver attractive long–term outcomes across market cycles. Wealth and Asset Management China’s HNW investors are abandoning property, providing an opportunity for wealth managers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77650/chinaamprsquos-hnw-investors-are-abandoning-property-providing-an-opportunity-for-wealth-managers Property is no longer trusted as a store of value, driving HNW wealth into equities, fixed income, and offshore structures and creating a clear advisory opportunity for private wealth managers, writes Heike van den Hoevel Wealth and Asset Management HSBC Singapore unveils refreshed mobile app with expanded wealth services News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77640/hsbc-singapore-unveils-refreshed-mobile-app-with-expanded-wealth-services Customers can customise their homepage and have access to enhanced wealth tools. Wealth and Asset Management RBC BlueBay appoints Camilla Love as Head of Australia & New Zealand News Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77722/rbc-bluebay-appoints-camilla-love-as-head-of-australia-ampamp-new-zealand Based in Sydney, Camilla will report into RBC BlueBay’s Head of Distribution, Anthony Pickering. Executive Moves OCBC Appoints Fernando Baay as Private Banking Head in Indonesia News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77723/ocbc-appoints-fernando-baay-as-private-banking-head-in-indonesia Baay, formerly with Julius Baer, Credit Suisse, and Citi Private Bank, will implement a ‘one bank’ strategy leveraging OCBC Indonesia’s platform. Executive Moves Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77726/pacific-equity-partners-adds-four-to-local-team The private equity giant has welcomed Luke Porter as associate director within the PEP Gateway team. Executive Moves JBWere confirms key senior advice appointments News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77727/jbwere-confirms-key-senior-advice-appointments Michael Saadie, CEO of JBWere, welcomed Walsh and Smoker to the team, particularly in the wake of Alexandra Campbell’s recent appointment as the firm’s new Chief Investment Officer. Executive Moves DBS names new Chief Sustainability Officer News Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77715/dbs-names-new-chief-sustainability-officer Wong to lead DBS’ sustainability efforts to support Asia’s ongoing transition towards a lower-carbon economy Executive Moves Mutual Trust promotes executive to head of investment solutions News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77717/mutual-trust-promotes-executive-to-head-of-investment-solutions The role has been established as part of Mutual Trust's strategy to strengthen its investment solutions capability at the core of its wealth offering, the family office said. Executive Moves Muzinich hires client relations VP News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77718/muzinich-hires-client-relations-vp Sarah Ng joins Muzinich in Singapore from Wellington Management. Executive Moves OCBC hires Indonesia private banking head from Julius Baer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77704/ocbc-hires-indonesia-private-banking-head-from-julius-baer The new head relocates from Switzerland where he worked on Julius Baer's Asia desk. Executive Moves Barclays appoints Kensuke Nakatsuka as Head of M&A Advisory for Japan Investment Banking News Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77710/barclays-appoints-kensuke-nakatsuka-as-head-of-mampampa-advisory-for-japan-investment-banking Nakatsuka joins Barclays with over 20 years of M&A advisory experience. Executive Moves Two fresh faces join legalsuper board News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77699/two-fresh-faces-join-legalsuper-board They replace Mary Macken and Richard Flitcroft, who stepped down at the end of March. Executive Moves MAS Monetary Policy Statement - April 2026 News Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77716/mas-monetary-policy-statement-april-2026 In the quarters ahead, higher inflation will also erode real incomes and crimp final demand. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Former Big Un CEO pleads guilty in insider trading case News Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77689/former-big-un-ceo-pleads-guilty-in-insider-trading-case The matter is being prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) (CDPP) following a referral from ASIC. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC bans former ISG Financial Services Limited director Benjamin Godfrey for 10 years News Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77677/asic-bans-former-isg-financial-services-limited-director-benjamin-godfrey-for-10-years Mr Godfrey has the right to apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of ASIC’s decision. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Securities Industry Council (“SIC” or the "Council") Public Statement on PSC Corporation Ltd. News Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77678/securities-industry-council-ampldquosicamprdquo-or-the-ampquotcouncilampquot-public-statement-on-psc-corporation-ltd The Mandate expired on 25 April 2024. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Explanatory Brief: The Securities and Futures (Amendment) Bill 2026 News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77669/explanatory-brief-the-securities-and-futures-amendment-bill-2026 The issuer must also make reasonable effort to inform recipients when the prospectus is finalised and ready for collection. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC bans former MWL financial services adviser David Lofthouse for 3 years News Team Tuesday, April 07, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77670/asic-bans-former-mwl-financial-services-adviser-david-lofthouse-for-3-years The banning order took effect from 30 March 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Key Enforcement Actions Taken by MAS in Q1 2026 News Team Thursday, April 02, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77661/key-enforcement-actions-taken-by-mas-in-q1-2026 MAS takes into account the need to deter similar misconduct as well as to safeguard the integrity of Singapore as a financial centre. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC remakes technical relief and updated credit disclosure instruments News Team Tuesday, March 31, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77643/asic-remakes-technical-relief-and-updated-credit-disclosure-instruments ASIC consulted on remaking the technical relief and updated credit disclosure instruments in December 2025 and received no submissions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC extends intra-fund transfer relief for super trustees News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77616/asic-extends-intra-fund-transfer-relief-for-super-trustees The relief extension gives clarity to superannuation trustees about the application form and cooling-off period requirements during an intra-fund transfer. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Inaugural Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Shenzhen Joint Financial Regulatory Meeting News Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77620/inaugural-guangdong-hong-kong-macao-shenzhen-joint-financial-regulatory-meeting During the meeting, participants exchanged views on industry developments, supervisory work and latest market trends. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Addepar Establishes Singapore as Asia-Pacific Hub News Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77721/addepar-establishes-singapore-as-asia-pacific-hub The move underscores Addepar’s continued global expansion and long-term strategic investment in the region FinTech Endowus partners CIP to offer renewable energy investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77713/endowus-partners-cip-to-offer-renewable-energy-investments CIP helps build utility scale batteries and wind farms across the APAC region. FinTech OCBC rolls out generative AI training for wealth advisors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77720/ocbc-rolls-out-generative-ai-training-for-wealth-advisors First programme of its kind allows wealth advisors to hone their pitches through realistic AI role play, resulting in double the client appointments and a 50% growth in revenue in three months FinTech Scam alert related to banks News Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77706/scam-alert-related-to-banks The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. FinTech Iress extends Striver partnership amid adviser shortage News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77707/iress-extends-striver-partnership-amid-adviser-shortage Iress has renewed its partnership with Striver for another year, as the advice sector continues to address declining adviser numbers and workforce challenges. FinTech Chocolate Finance Announces Official Launch in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77698/chocolate-finance-announces-official-launch-in-hong-kong Unlike traditional financial products that often require locking up funds or demanding large sum placements, Chocolate Finance is a simple, flexible place for spare cash, regardless of the amount. FinTech More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 01, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77652/more-than-half-of-employees-turn-to-ai-for-work-advice Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust. FinTech Ping An Digital Bank Rebrands to Expand Integrated Financial Services in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77639/ping-an-digital-bank-rebrands-to-expand-integrated-financial-services-in-hong-kong It is also the first digital bank in Hong Kong to provide a full range of online and offline insurance products. FinTech Amova Asset Management partners with MariBank to distribute Singapore equity fund News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77617/amova-asset-management-partners-with-maribank-to-distribute-singapore-equity-fund The Amova Singapore Dividend Equity fund will focus on local companies providing sustainable dividend growth. FinTech Ant Receives Approval for Hong Kong Brokerage Acquisition News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 18, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77578/ant-receives-approval-for-hong-kong-brokerage-acquisition In April, Bright Smart chairman Yip Mow Lum conditionally agreed to sell a 50.55 percent stake to Wealthiness FinTech Finloop and CICC International Wealth Management Form Strategic Partnership to Build a New Ecosystem for Fund and Cash Management News Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77725/finloop-and-cicc-international-wealth-management-form-strategic-partnership-to-build-a-new-ecosystem-for-fund-and-cash-management Together, the two parties aim to build an AI‑driven, integrated transaction and service wealth management infrastructure. Alternative Investments Malaysia's legacy planning rises despite 17% insurance usage gap News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77714/malaysiaamp039s-legacy-planning-rises-despite-17-insurance-usage-gap More than half of wealthy individuals already have arrangements in place before age 50. Alternative Investments Singapore asset manager ICHAM launches VCC fund of autocall structured products News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77708/singapore-asset-manager-icham-launches-vcc-fund-of-autocall-structured-products Autocall structured products are investment vehicles that may automatically mature early if an underlying asset reaches a specific price level on predetermined dates. Alternative Investments JBIC Participates in India–Japan Forum toward Strategic Partnerships News Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77709/jbic-participates-in-indiaampndashjapan-forum-toward-strategic-partnerships The Forum provides a platform for leaders from the two countries to collaborate Alternative Investments KKR fundraise raises questions about private equity News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77700/kkr-fundraise-raises-questions-about-private-equity The final close of the KKR North ​America Fund XIV, or NAX4, was US$23 billion, surpassing both the initial target of some $20 billion and its hard cap of $22 billion. Alternative Investments JOHCM Global Opportunities versus GQG Partners Global Equity: Head-to-Head News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77702/johcm-global-opportunities-versus-gqg-partners-global-equity-head-to-head FSA compares GQG Partners Global Equity fund with JOHCM Global Opportunities fund in a head-to-head. Alternative Investments ASK Property Fund Announces Rs 400 Crore Exit from Mumbai and Gurgaon Investments News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77691/ask-property-fund-announces-rs-400-crore-exit-from-mumbai-and-gurgaon-investments These strategic investments in residential projects in Borivali, Mumbai and Gurgaon, NCR have yielded strong returns for investors, underscoring the fund’s commitment to identifying lucrative investment opportunities for growth capital and value cre Alternative Investments FWD Group delivers record full year 2025 results with profitable growth, improved capital and cash flow generation News Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77683/fwd-group-delivers-record-full-year-2025-results-with-profitable-growth-improved-capital-and-cash-flow-generation US$166 million net profit is a six-fold increase*; significant growth in shareholder value creation with comprehensive tangible equity up 18 per cent and Group embedded value up 19 per cent Alternative Investments Indonesia’s Danantara Advances Asset Manager Consolidation to Build Scale News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77674/indonesiaamprsquos-danantara-advances-asset-manager-consolidation-to-build-scale The total consideration for the acquisitions is approximately IDR2.7 trillion (USD158.8 million), based on the filings. Alternative Investments FTSE Russell confirms Vietnam’s entry into emerging markets index News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 08, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77676/ftse-russell-confirms-vietnamamprsquos-entry-into-emerging-markets-index The global index provider has confirmed the country’s reclassification after its latest review. Alternative Investments Hong Kong proposes 0% tax expansion for its fund managers News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77626/hong-kong-proposes-0-tax-expansion-for-its-fund-managers Under a bill expected to reach the city’s Legislative Council by mid-2026, the tax break would extend beyond private equity to cover hedge funds, venture capital, private credit and family offices. Tax Hong Kong weighs ‘big bang’ tax cuts for asset managers News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77623/hong-kong-weighs-amplsquobig-bangamprsquo-tax-cuts-for-asset-managers Expansion of carried interest regime could mean zero levies on performance fees at hedge funds Tax Big tech, like big banks, must pay fair share of tax News Aggregation Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77559/big-tech-like-big-banks-must-pay-fair-share-of-tax Governments will not be able to maintain services if a growing share of value generated from Australian consumers flows to foreign headquarters Tax Advisers weigh in on $3m super tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77542/advisers-weigh-in-on-3m-super-tax While the government reversing course and not taxing unrealised gains is broadly seen as a positive, advisers are more split on whether the $3 million super tax is a short-term solution to a long-term system or a “negligible” move to reduce co Tax Moore Australia appoints Michael Sutherland as national head of quality News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77435/moore-australia-appoints-michael-sutherland-as-national-head-of-quality Sutherland has 12 years of experience in audit, quality and governance across both professional services and the public sector. Tax 14,858 tax residents failing to declare offshore accounts News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77346/14858-tax-residents-failing-to-declare-offshore-accounts It said this was to avoid penalties and legal action under the Income Tax Act 1967. Tax Experts warn undisclosed offshore accounts raise red flags despite legality News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77336/experts-warn-undisclosed-offshore-accounts-raise-red-flags-despite-legality Analysts warn that the scale of undisclosed offshore wealth linked to Malaysians raises serious concerns over tax evasion, money laundering and governance failures Tax Super trustees push for taxpayer bailout after First Guardian failure News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77003/super-trustees-push-for-taxpayer-bailout-after-first-guardian-failure The company told shareholders on Monday it had written to Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino for assistance for the almost 1100 Netwealth customers who invested $101 million into the defective scheme via its platform. Tax As wealthy Koreans flock overseas in search of greener pastures, experts blame inheritence tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76902/as-wealthy-koreans-flock-overseas-in-search-of-greener-pastures-experts-blame-inheritence-tax The exodus of affluent Koreans is expected to result in an outflow of approximately $15.2 billion in assets. Tax 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 Asia’s 5 richest families own nearly $275B in wealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77724/asiaamprsquos-5-richest-families-own-nearly-275b-in-wealth Most of these fortunes are in their third generation, except for Thailand’s Chearavanont family Comment, Analysis & Research Bottom Line: Honouring wealth tech innovation. Questioning what’s next. News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 14, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77705/bottom-line-honouring-wealth-tech-innovation-questioning-whatamprsquos-next Hybrid data architectures are also gaining traction, combining real-time connectivity with manually curated data, capturing assets that have historically sat outside digital systems. Comment, Analysis & Research Viva Energy reassesses accounting approach after ASIC review, resulting in $25 million impairment News Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77703/viva-energy-reassesses-accounting-approach-after-asic-review-resulting-in-25-million-impairment This follows a review conducted under ASIC’s financial reporting and audit surveillance program. Comment, Analysis & Research More Chinese banks claw back bonuses, cut salaries despite mixed profit recovery News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77692/more-chinese-banks-claw-back-bonuses-cut-salaries-despite-mixed-profit-recovery Some lenders are also deferring bonuses and cutting headcount as they tighten their purse strings Comment, Analysis & Research How Ninety One is rethinking China equity allocations News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77629/how-ninety-one-is-rethinking-china-equity-allocations A broad yet precise approach to the full China stock market seeks to offer access to the best ideas to convert structural dispersion into sustainable alpha. Comment, Analysis & Research Gen Z and Millennial High-Net-Worth Investors Are Reshaping Wealth Advice News Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77600/gen-z-and-millennial-high-net-worth-investors-are-reshaping-wealth-advice CFA Institute survey of investors across global markets shows strong digital engagement, demand for personalization, and evolving definitions of trust Comment, Analysis & Research Turning wealth builders into beneficiaries: The power of good advice for small business owners News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77592/turning-wealth-builders-into-beneficiaries-the-power-of-good-advice-for-small-business-owners Small business owners are natural builders – driven, independent and invested in their business success. Comment, Analysis & Research Majority Owner of Indonesia’s Biggest Bank Dies News Aggregation Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77597/majority-owner-of-indonesiaamprsquos-biggest-bank-dies When combined, the two brothers are the richest family in Indonesia with a net worth of $38.5 billion, according to Forbes. Comment, Analysis & Research Singapore for global families: Structuring, strategy and opportunity News Team Thursday, March 12, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77537/singapore-for-global-families-structuring-strategy-and-opportunity While Singapore has long attracted wealth from Southeast Asia, recent years have seen a broader mix of nationalities establishing a presence. Comment, Analysis & Research Report on “Beyond Wealth: Advancing Hong Kong’s Family Office Ecosystem Through Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Risk Management” News Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77534/report-on-ampldquobeyond-wealth-advancing-hong-kongamprsquos-family-office-ecosystem-through-philanthropy-impact-investing-and-risk-managementamprdquo In addition to traditional wealth management, the increasing demand for philanthropy, impact investing, and risk management strategies has become the main growth area for the future. Comment, Analysis & Research HSBC Secures Hong Kong Stablecoin Licence News Aggregation Team Monday, April 13, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77696/hsbc-secures-hong-kong-stablecoin-licence The bank also emphasized adherence to stringent financial crime compliance standards, reflecting regulators’ growing focus on security and transparency in digital assets. Retail Banking Hang Seng Bank partners with Capital Group in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77690/hang-seng-bank-partners-with-capital-group-in-hong-kong Hang Seng Bank will have exclusive rights to distribute Capital Group’s flagship US equity fund to its retail customers for three months. Retail Banking Thai banks face asset stress on risky borrower exposure News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77684/thai-banks-face-asset-stress-on-risky-borrower-exposure Over a fifth of Thai loans are exposed to highly leveraged large corporations. Retail Banking Maybank reaffirms support for customers amid ongoing uncertainties News Aggregation Team Thursday, April 09, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77685/maybank-reaffirms-support-for-customers-amid-ongoing-uncertainties Customers may request assistance through multiple channels, including the ‘Financial Relief’ option on Maybank2u Retail Banking GCash and Lawson Roll Out Digital Payments Across 200 Philippine Branches News Aggregation Team Monday, March 30, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77637/gcash-and-lawson-roll-out-digital-payments-across-200-philippine-branches Powered by GCash for Business - EasyPOS, the stores now accept QR, card, and tap payments, while also serving as over-the-counter cash-in hubs. Retail Banking Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan equity fund recognized by MAS News Aggregation Team Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77604/federated-hermes-asia-ex-japan-equity-fund-recognized-by-mas The $5bn fund is the first Federated Hermes strategy to receive retail registration in Asia Pacific. Retail Banking DBS wins Euromoney's top honour as the 'World's Best Private Bank' in triple global award sweep News Team Monday, March 23, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77595/dbs-wins-euromoneyamp039s-top-honour-as-the-amp039worldamp039s-best-private-bankamp039-in-triple-global-award-sweep Also recognised as the inaugural winner in the ‘World’s Safest Private Bank’ and ‘World’s Best for Digital Assets’ categories Retail Banking NAB named Australia’s Best Small Business Bank for fourth year running News Team Monday, March 16, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77558/nab-named-australiaamprsquos-best-small-business-bank-for-fourth-year-running The recognition at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards reflects NAB’s ongoing focus to design experiences that meet the needs of small business owners. Retail Banking HSBC targets doubling Philippines client base as wealth grows News Aggregation Team Wednesday, March 11, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77535/hsbc-targets-doubling-philippines-client-base-as-wealth-grows Pramoth Rajendran, HSBC Philippines head of international wealth and premier banking, said in a media roundtable that the lender remains confident in the domestic market's potential despite regional geopolitical volatility. Retail Banking DBS secures principal underwriting licence for Chinese non-financial corporate bonds, strengthens access for global issuers and investors News Team Thursday, March 05, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77499/dbs-secures-principal-underwriting-licence-for-chinese-non-financial-corporate-bonds-strengthens-access-for-global-issuers-and-investors First and only Singapore-headquartered bank licensed to lead underwrite all corporate bonds issued in the China Interbank Bond Market Retail Banking Nomura flags 4 risks for PSU bank stocks; prefers Axis Bank, ICICI Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77694/nomura-flags-4-risks-for-psu-bank-stocks-prefers-axis-bank-icici-bank Global brokerage Nomura prefers private banks over PSU bank stocks, citing limited re-rating scope, weaker earnings quality, and high leverage risks among PSBs. It likes Axis Bank & ICICI Bank Investment Bank AMP Bank opens SuperEdge for business News Team Friday, February 20, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77425/amp-bank-opens-superedge-for-business AMP Bank announces that SuperEdge is now officially in market, marking the Bank’s return to residential SMSF property lending for brokers and their clients. Investment Bank AMP Bank re-enters SMSF lending with SuperEdge News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77290/amp-bank-re-enters-smsf-lending-with-superedge AMP Bank is re-launching SuperEdge, its residential Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) lending solution, marking the Bank’s return to SMSF property lending for brokers and their customers. Investment Bank MUFG to Deepen Asset Management Partnership with Morgan Stanley News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 09, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77249/mufg-to-deepen-asset-management-partnership-with-morgan-stanley Takase confirmed there are no plans to alter the existing shareholding structure. Investment Bank Crédit Agricole CIB Extends Hong Kong Lease to 2034 News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77083/crampeacutedit-agricole-cib-extends-hong-kong-lease-to-2034 Our renewed office not only strengthens this ‘foundation' for the next decade Investment Bank UOB Achieves Strong Growth in Its Cross-Border Business Across ASEAN and Greater China as Companies Move Supply Chains to Region News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76956/uob-achieves-strong-growth-in-its-cross-border-business-across-asean-and-greater-china-as-companies-move-supply-chains-to-region As companies reconfigure their supply chains, UOB has seen increased demand for trade and Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) financing, digital payments and collections solutions. Investment Bank DBS Hong Kong launches Regional Investment Corridors initiative to forge new cross-border growth channels across Asia News Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76916/dbs-hong-kong-launches-regional-investment-corridors-initiative-to-forge-new-cross-border-growth-channels-across-asia Inaugural event, themed “Japan’s Investment Horizon: Exploring Inbound & Outbound Opportunities”, bridges private capital opportunities between Hong Kong and Japan Investment Bank 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 Singapore backs global push for sustainable cooling as cities step up heat action at COP30 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am http://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77097/singapore-backs-global-push-for-sustainable-cooling-as-cities-step-up-heat-action-at-cop30 Cooling can be unsustainable when it relies heavily on electricity generated from fossil fuels, which contribute to planet-warming emissions. Planet SOS 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. 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