Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Euromoney again hails Metrobank as best for Phl’s ultra-rich

The recognition cements Metrobank’s position as the trusted bank of choice for the country’s wealthiest individuals.

Indonesia and Philippines markets: BSP cuts, BI to draw a pause

Philippine Rates: BSP cuts 25 bps to 5.50%Indonesia Rates: Market relief

Gatekeeper: Barclays' Ong aims to build Singapore into DPM hub

The British bank looks to build out its discretionary portfolio management business and launch further products in the city-state, which is to become a booking centre next year.

UnionBank named Best Wealth Management Bank in the Philippines

This recognition reflects the bank’s mission to empower Filipinos in achieving their financial goals through world-class wealth management services.

As population shrinks, regional banks find growth in foreign customers

Loan market for foreign workers tapped as new growth engine

Hang Seng Becomes HKSTP’s First Banking ‘Green Partner’

This extended partnership underscores the burgeoning demand for financing and business opportunities fuelled by the global drive towards carbon neutrality and green transition across industries.

Siam Commercial Bank targets top wealth manager spot in Thailand

SCB CEO expects Thai assets to exceed $1t by 2028.

Japan trader Itochu not to join Seven & i management buyout plan

The founding family has been seeking loans and investments also from banks and investment funds to help finance the buyout deal, estimated at 9 trillion yen.

President Prabowo launches Indonesia's first bullion banks

At the launch, the president said bullion banks could help the state save foreign exchange by allowing the entire gold supply chain to stay onshore.

Maybank Soars to New Heights

This performance was driven by an 8.1 percent rise in net operating income to RM29.57 billion.

Citi Launches Inaugural NextGen Program For Market Sales

The program will focus on four major pillars: mentorship, networking, growth, and learning.

SCB offers more overseas wealth options

Goal is B180bn in assets managed

HSBC reports $2bn outflow from Asia in fourth quarter

The bank announced a range of cost-cutting measures, looking to reduce expenses by $300m this year and $1.5bn a year from 2026

Private Vietnamese lender DongA Bank renamed Vikki Bank

The new name of the bank is "Vikki Digital One Member Bank" (Vikki Bank).

Citi wins commercial card mandate for Australia's NSW govt

Citi has been appointed as the provider of commercial cards for the New South Wales Government (NSW)

Korea's 4 major banks to close more offline branches by March

But Hana Bank plans to increase the number of its outlets from 597 to 602 during the same period.

ANZ Institutional: Best Bank in Asia for relationships eight years in a row

Previously, this award was known as the ‘Greenwich Quality Leader in Asian Large Corporate Banking’.

HSBC's global brand in the balance as it doubles down on Asia bet

Just a few weeks later, the lender would reveal plans to wind down its mergers and acquisitions and equity capital businesses in Europe and the Americas, capitulating to Wall Street rivals who have dominated the scene in recent years.

No. of bank branches falls for 6th straight year in 2024: data

Banks have opted to shut down branches as part of cost-cutting measures, as more customers prefer mobile and internet banking.

Nuvei seals deal to acquire Paywiser Japan Limited, launches direct acquiring capabilities in Japan

The completed acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited includes an acquiring licence granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

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