Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Citi's New Research Sets Focus on «Invisible Giants»

Citi’s latest investment underscores its ambition to complement its public company research with cutting-edge insights on private market players.

Citi Report Reveals State of Cross-Border Remittance Payments across Asia

Asia is a cornerstone of the global remittance market, driven by large migrant worker populations and increasing digital adoption.

CIMB Eyes Expansion in Wealth and Treasury in Singapore

CIMB is capitalising on Singapore’s dual role as both a thriving private wealth centre and a treasury base for multinational and regional firms.

Data, Dollars and Disruption: Finance Leaders Rethink Strategy

The study, developed in partnership with global consultancy EY, surveyed senior finance leaders across 14 markets and seven sectors to track how corporate priorities are shifting in the face of global volatility.

Thai DBS bankers sued for defamation in talks about mediation

A hearing took place calling witnesses to a Thai court, in the latest in the case between a former disgruntled DBS team head and her two ex-colleagues.

China Construction Bank Expands Its Presence in Zurich

Since then, the Zurich RMB hub has served as a platform for renminbi-denominated payment transactions — and as a bridge between two of the world’s most important economic regions.

DBS, OCBC and UOB Launch First-of-Its-Kind Report to Understand the Potential Financial Implications of Nature-Related Risks

It represents an important initial step by the financial sector to raise industry awareness of nature-related risks and build capability to better assess the financial impact of such risks.

NAB welcomes Confirmation of Payee

Customers making payments with a BSB and account number in the NAB App and Internet Banking will benefit from the technology as it is rolled out at NAB.

UnionBank Private Banking Clinches Top Honors in Wealth and Legacy Planning from Global Private Banker

Organized annually, the Global Private Banker Innovation Awards recognize the world’s leading private banks and wealth management institutions that demonstrate outstanding service, innovation, and leadership.

JCB has launched contactless subway payment services in Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first such service in mainland China

With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently.

Emirates NBD clarifies on DirectRemit: No new fee for money transfers to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt

Dh26 fee applies to non-core corridors, not popular remittance countries: Emirates NBD

Standard Chartered's ex-digibank CTO returns to Singapore with insurance giant

After leaving Trust Bank, Pountain spent time in both Vietnam and Australia.

DBS: First Singapore-Listed Firm to Hit $100 Billion Value

A weaker dollar has allowed DBS to become the first Singapore-listed company to reach a market value of $100 billion.

Banking Excellence special report 2025: Asia Pacific charts an AI-ready course

MEED and RBI’s Banking Excellence Special Report 2025 is now available to download and explores the retail banking transformation across MENA and Asia Pacific

HL Bank Singapore holds forum on JS-SEZ cross-border opportunities

The JS-SEZ is envisioned as a thriving hub for advanced industries and innovation, poised to generate substantial investment, create numerous jobs, and significantly boost trade between Malaysia and Singapore.

CIMB Bank Taps ACI Worldwide to Advance Payment Transformation

ACI is enabling CIMB’s Forward30 strategic plan to boost resilience and customer-centric innovation

Citi Introduces AI Tools to Workers in 11 Markets

In-house developers are also being equipped with additional generative AI tools to write code more efficiently and bring products to market faster.

Major Brunei Bank Opens Rep Office In Singapore

In a strategic move to strengthen the lender’s regional presence, the office will serve as a touchpoint to facilitate conversations with potential investors and explore new opportunities linked to Brunei.

Mizuho, Mercer collaborate for OCIO services in Japan

The tie-up will help Mizuho enhance its OCIO services, using solutions from Mizuho Trust & Banking and Asset Management One.

Hang Seng Bank launches cross-boundary wealth centre at Central branch

The Hong Kong-based bank has seen an 80% rise in new account openings for retail mainland customers.

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