Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Audax partners with Maybank to redefine digital Islamic banking in Indonesia

While the underlying system architecture remains similar to conventional digital banking solutions, the key differentiator lies in the product offerings.

Strengthening Singapore’s position as a hub for family offices

Amid growing competition from jurisdictions around the world, what can Singapore do to cement its position as a family office hub?

Young Affluent Families in Hong Kong Set Savings Targets but Lack Clear Financial Plans

Despite these goals, a significant portion of participants struggle with financial planning.

Gen Z and millennial retail investors fall behind their older counterparts in building nest egg for their later years, DBS study finds

Retirement nest egg of SGD 550,000 recommended for those with more conservative needs and up to SGD 1.3 million for those with more aspirational wants

Singapore Banks Grapple With Client Exodus Amid Record High KYC Failures

While banks worldwide, including in the US, UK, and Japan, are grappling with similar issues, Singapore has been hit the hardest, signalling a critical industry-wide problem.

Ares eyes Japan, Canada and LatAm growth as it edges closer to $100bn wealth target

In its Q4 and 2024 earnings call, the alternative asset manager announced that it raised more than $10bn in equity from the wealth channel, or $18bn including leverage.

The Family Office Insights Series – Asia Pacific Edition

The Top 10 Family Office Trends, 2024

Are Large Language Models Now a Commodity?

The result was a significant sell-off in US technology stocks

Sustainability remains critical despite pullbacks from US banks: DBS

He said DBS will remain in the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, which is the global banking industry’s net-zero target-setting group.

Standard Chartered and Prudential Singapore Celebrate 25 Years of Partnership With Joint Commitment to Empower the Next Generation by Imparting Knowledge on Money Management and Financial Responsibility

The collaboration will help up to 500 children from ComLink+ families build a strong foundation in money management.

The Great Optimism Divide: Singaporeans' Bright Future vs. Hong Kong's Uncertainty

Recent findings from a survey conducted by MDRi reveal a stark contrast in sentiment between the two cities.

Jupiter CEO sees Asia as bright spot as home turf struggles persist

Jupiter’s 80% AUM growth in Asia offers a stark contrast to its challenges in the UK. Citywire Asia speaks to CEO Matthew Beesley on its regional success.

RHB Bank’s new CNY campaign examines the true measure of wealth

He demonstrated that true wealth is measured by one’s actions

UBP: Asian «Connector Economies» a Key Opportunity

There are certain goods that will become increasingly restrictive when directly traded between economies of the two blocs.

Singapore banks face margin pressures in 2025 as interest rates head south

The three banks will report their full-year 2024 earnings in February, and they are expected to show net income growth.

Luxury travel is booming – and set to grow further

Think millionaires and billionaires in lavish suites and on private yachts, enjoying exclusive services most of us would never dream of, let alone actually ask for.

Former BSI Asia chief describes his view of the 1MDB scandal

Although he was in the midst of the maelstrom of dramatic events, no charges were ever brought against the Swiss banker.

Hong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts

Infectious diseases expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung among group calling for ‘rapid’ action to cut budget deficit

Bringing Humanity to Private Client Work: Insights from Patricia Woo

Looking ahead to 2025, Patricia highlights her innovative approach of blending spirituality, psychotherapy, and legal expertise to holistically address family dynamics.

Indonesians Most Optimistic in the World About 2025

Individual optimism seems to be ingrained into the regional ethos and this year seems no different.

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