Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Commonwealth Bank insurance arm CommInsure to face ‘hawking’ charges

The Commonwealth director of public prosecutions, which is prosecuting the case, said it was unable to comment on matters before the courts.

CBA announces completion of Count Financial divestment

CBA is committed to continuing to support and manage customer remediation matters arising from past issues at Count Financial.

HSBC continues its commitment to building Asian Wealth Business

Martin said in an interview that “We continue to double down on Asia, pivot to Asia, grow Asia wealth.

Singapore Bank Lending Up Slightly

Total business loans grew 1.1 percent to S$422.7 billion in August versus a month ago while total consumer loans fell 0.2 percent to S$262.1 billion in August, marking the fourth straight month of contraction.

Commonwealth Bank: Australia is well-positioned to be a leader in cyber

The GM of the yellow bank's cybersecurity centre wants the nation to take advantage of its current position, and export cyber talent and innovation to the rest of the world.

Data will help ASEAN banks fend off challengers

A recent Accenture report on the largest 161 retail and commercial banks globally highlighted that digital leadership in banking drives superior economic performance and that banks which have embraced technology and digital transformation are rapidly outp

Morgans snaps up CommSec Advisory business

CommSec Advisory offers financial advice to clients, including high-net worth clients and self-managed super funds.

Bank of China Manila designated as Philippines’ RMB clearing bank

Bank of China said under the memorandum of understanding between the People’s Bank of China and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Bangkok Bank sets new standard for Asian Tier 2

The bank was the first in Asia ex-Australia to print at this tenor for US dollar Tier 2 bonds, and the rarity value drew orders of around US$4.35bn from 190 accounts.

NAB launches team for vulnerable customers

She said the bank assisted 1.4 million customers every year that experienced financial difficulty due to injury, illness and unemployment.

HSBC China COO on why finding like-minded people is important at work

As chief operating officer of HSBC China, Terecina Kwong is already one of the most high-powered bankers in the world — she has oversight of tens of thousands of employees and is responsible for an annual budget of nearly $200m (£164m).

Maybank to boost franchises in Greater China, Philippines, Cambodia

As the largest foreign bank in the Philippines with 74 branches, Maybank has a strong auto finance franchise and hopes to further grow this business as well as diversify into other areas such as mortgages

KCB taps into Japan market to expand portfolio in deal with giant SMBC

KCB Bank works with several multinational companies in different industries such as motor vehicles, retail, household consumer products etc.

Standard Chartered on track to hit 2021 returns target

It is also looking to grow the Indonesia market amid fierce competition

China Continues to Force the Hand of Western Brands over Hong Kong

The world was waiting to see how long it would take for the Mainland to apply its brute influence across foreign businesses operating in China, and the response was fast.

NAB under fire over "introducer" scheme

One of the key objectives of the National Credit Act's licensing regime is consumer protection.

Australia's big banks gear up for capital raising rush

Low rates prompt bond deals (Recasts paragraph 14)

NongHyup Bank CEO boosts overseas biz expansion

During his two-day trip to Beijing, Lee met with the financial authorities and reaffirmed his commitment and their support for opening a branch there within the year.

HSBC Weighs Bid for Aviva’s Asian Assets in Diversity Push

Deliberations are early stage; other suitors are weighing bids

Bank of China coming to Greece this year

Bank of China is the world’s fourth largest bank by assets behind three other Chinese banks, with nearly $3 trillion.

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