Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:47:10 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Morgan Stanley moves client subset off legacy platform to Netwealth News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78203/morgan-stanley-moves-client-subset-off-legacy-platform-to-netwealth Over the next four years, Netwealth’s ambition is to double FUA on the platform. Wealth and Asset Management Rise of the engaged investor: How wealth management is being rewritten News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78188/rise-of-the-engaged-investor-how-wealth-management-is-being-rewritten This Industry Insight is produced in commercial partnership with Commonwealth Private. Wealth and Asset Management DBS, Samsung Securities to Partner on Wealth Management in Asia News Aggregation Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78179/dbs-samsung-securities-to-partner-on-wealth-management-in-asia The two financial institutions signed a memorandum of understanding to form a partnership in wealth management, allowing their clients to diversify across markets, DBS said Thursday. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered Global Private Bank partners with Cambridge institute to advance leadership capabilities News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78181/standard-chartered-global-private-bank-partners-with-cambridge-institute-to-advance-leadership-capabilities Among the first global private banks to introduce bespoke leadership development programme for its leaders Wealth and Asset Management Bell Financial launches private wealth manager News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78174/bell-financial-launches-private-wealth-manager Bell Financial Group has launched a private wealth management service as part of a digital transformation push for the business. Wealth and Asset Management Global Wealth Report 2026: Global wealth rose over 10% in 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78165/global-wealth-report-2026-global-wealth-rose-over-10-in-2025 The latest edition of the UBS Global Wealth Report shows a broad-based increase in personal wealth, driven by strong financial markets and rising non‑financial assets, with average wealth growing faster than global economic output. Wealth and Asset Management South Korea's Wealth Surges 44% as AI Chip Bonuses Reshape Private Banking News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78167/south-koreaamp039s-wealth-surges-44-as-ai-chip-bonuses-reshape-private-banking This could mark a shift in South Korea's wealth story, with rank-and-file semiconductor workers gaining from the AI cycle rather than only business families or wealthy heirs. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC and IHH tie wealth banking to health as longevity demand rises News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78154/hsbc-and-ihh-tie-wealth-banking-to-health-as-longevity-demand-rises Clients risk spending later years with chronic disease, making healthspan the true measure of retirement readiness. Wealth and Asset Management Finalists revealed for the 2026 Australian Wealth Management Awards News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78156/finalists-revealed-for-the-2026-australian-wealth-management-awards The finalists for the 2026 Australian Wealth Management Awards have been revealed, recognising the outstanding professionals, businesses and innovators driving excellence throughout Australia's wealth management industry. Wealth and Asset Management Lombard Odier’s Jack Siu backs convertibles for protection and performance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78157/lombard-odieramprsquos-jack-siu-backs-convertibles-for-protection-and-performance Lombard Odier’s “total wealth approach” also includes private market exposure, the firm’s head of discretionary portfolio management, Asia, Jack Siu, tells FSA. Wealth and Asset Management JANA makes second wealth hire from BT Financial News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78196/jana-makes-second-wealth-hire-from-bt-financial JANA Investment Advisers has appointed Paul La Macchia as a wealth sales director, its second senior hire from BT Financial Group this year. Executive Moves Fortinet Appoints Luca Simonelli to Lead Asia Pacific Sales News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78198/fortinet-appoints-luca-simonelli-to-lead-asia-pacific-sales Simonelli will oversee key regional markets after previously leading Fortinet’s EMEA business. Executive Moves HSBC appoints Nick Elias to lead wealth AI push News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78199/hsbc-appoints-nick-elias-to-lead-wealth-ai-push Elias will helm HSBC’s Wealth Transformation Programme. Executive Moves BNP Paribas Asset Management ANZ chief exits News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78200/bnp-paribas-asset-management-anz-chief-exits After leading BNP AM's Australia and New Zealand operations for more than 14 years, David Grybas is no longer with the company. Executive Moves Atlas Capital expands multi-family office and EAM platform News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78201/atlas-capital-expands-multi-family-office-and-eam-platform Alex Cheung is also hired as strategic adviser Hong Kong. Executive Moves Goldman Sachs AM hires JPMAM exec as co-head of client solutions group in Apac News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78189/goldman-sachs-am-hires-jpmam-exec-as-co-head-of-client-solutions-group-in-apac Goldman Sachs Asset Management has hired James Peagam to deepen the firm’s client relationships and scale its team across Asia Pacific. Executive Moves J.P. Morgan reshuffles senior private bankers in APAC and EMEA News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78190/jp-morgan-reshuffles-senior-private-bankers-in-apac-and-emea She will relocate from the UK to Hong Kong to take on the new role and report to Harhika Patel, CEO of the Asia private bank. Executive Moves Perpetual shuffles Aussie equities team amid departure News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78192/perpetual-shuffles-aussie-equities-team-amid-departure Perpetual's Australian equities team is one of the largest and most experienced in the market, and we have a strong team to carry investment oversight going forward. Executive Moves Natixis IM appoints head of wholesale distribution News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78193/natixis-im-appoints-head-of-wholesale-distribution King said the appointment supports the firm's next phase of growth after expanding its wholesale presence over the past three years. Executive Moves HSBC appoints Dimitri Anghelakis as Global Head of Trust and Fiduciary Services News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78180/hsbc-appoints-dimitri-anghelakis-as-global-head-of-trust-and-fiduciary-services Dimitri will relocate from London to Hong Kong. Executive Moves ASX ordered to pay $20.5 million penalty for misleading conduct relating to CHESS replacement project News Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78195/asx-ordered-to-pay-205-million-penalty-for-misleading-conduct-relating-to-chess-replacement-project ‘As the operator of critical market infrastructure, [ASX] is expected to adhere to high standards. In light of the contraventions, it fell short of those standards.’ Legal, Regulation & Compliance "Strengthening Risk Resilience in a Complex Landscape" - Keynote Address by Mr Lim Cheng Khai News Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78185/ampquotstrengthening-risk-resilience-in-a-complex-landscapeampquot-keynote-address-by-mr-lim-cheng-khai Mr Kelvin Wu, President of the Singapore Captive Insurance Association Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC launches refreshed companies search service News Team Thursday, July 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78178/asic-launches-refreshed-companies-search-service Operating in parallel to ASIC Connect, where paid searches will still be performed, customers can opt-in to use the enhanced service to access company information that is available without a fee. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Appleby Expands Footprint in Great China with Shanghai Office Move to HKRI Taikoo Hui News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78155/appleby-expands-footprint-in-great-china-with-shanghai-office-move-to-hkri-taikoo-hui Appleby’s Shanghai office will relocate with effect from 1 July 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Ernst and Young staff sacked after Anthony Albanese's private banking information allegedly breached News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78160/ernst-and-young-staff-sacked-after-anthony-albaneseamp039s-private-banking-information-allegedly-breached One Ernst and Young employee and another man have been charged. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Opening remarks at ASIC Financial Markets Innovation Roundtable News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78162/opening-remarks-at-asic-financial-markets-innovation-roundtable Opening remarks by ASIC Chair Sarah Court at the ASIC Financial Markets Innovation Roundtable in Sydney on 30 June 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Fraud risk part of SMSF trustee obligations News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78149/fraud-risk-part-of-smsf-trustee-obligations SMSF trustees need to consider the risk of fraud and governance risk as part of their compliance obligations, Marjon Muzier, managing director of Red Willow said. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Hawkish BOJ policymaker calls for rate hike once every few months News Aggregation Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78138/hawkish-boj-policymaker-calls-for-rate-hike-once-every-few-months The remarks came in the wake of the central bank’s decision this month to raise its policy rate to a 31-year high of 1%, as the Iran war-induced energy shock adds to price pressures from a tight ‌labour market ‌and rising import costs from Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC sues former Keystone Asset Management directors and compliance committee members over alleged Shield failures News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78142/asic-sues-former-keystone-asset-management-directors-and-compliance-committee-members-over-alleged-shield-failures ASIC Chair Sarah Court said the case reflects alleged failures in how hundreds of millions of dollars of Australians’ super savings were handled and protected. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS Establishes Future of Finance Institute to Scale Financial Innovation News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78143/mas-establishes-future-of-finance-institute-to-scale-financial-innovation The announcement was made at the ABS Annual Dinner on 25 June 2026 by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Why Hong Kong Ultimate FinTech and Wealth Hub News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78197/why-hong-kong-ultimate-fintech-and-wealth-hub For an industry built on digital economics, exponential growth demands global connectivity, and Hong Kong offers unparalleled access to Asia Pacific markets. FinTech MAS Partners Industry to develop Safeguards for AI Agents in Finance News Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78194/mas-partners-industry-to-develop-safeguards-for-ai-agents-in-finance SAFR is developed under MAS’ BuildFin.ai[1] initiative, which supports the responsible development and deployment of AI solutions in the financial sector. FinTech Fintech Rising Star QTGM Launches Brand Identity: Redefining FX and CFD Trading Through Quantum Thinking News Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78163/fintech-rising-star-qtgm-launches-brand-identity-redefining-fx-and-cfd-trading-through-quantum-thinking As market environments become increasingly complex and volatile, traditional prediction-driven trading approaches are being challenged. FinTech Joseph Davis expects AI technology to resemble electricity, benefiting the users more than the providers News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78151/joseph-davis-expects-ai-technology-to-resemble-electricity-benefiting-the-users-more-than-the-providers Following a data-rich study of current AI capabilities and how the technology compares to other game-changing technologies of the past, we foresee an economic sea change. FinTech Maybank Equips Relationship Managers with AI-Driven Advisory Platform News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78152/maybank-equips-relationship-managers-with-ai-driven-advisory-platform The Malaysian banking group is rolling out Advisor Assist, a wealth advisory platform developed by wealth technology provider Evooq. FinTech The Next Gen of Islamic Finance Isn’t Just Compliant; It’s AI-Driven News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78139/the-next-gen-of-islamic-finance-isnamprsquot-just-compliant-itamprsquos-ai-driven The modern core is not just an IT upgrade, it directly enhances how customers interact with the bank and enables faster innovation. FinTech Banks are rushing to recruit AI leadership – but how will the tech be implemented? News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78133/banks-are-rushing-to-recruit-ai-leadership-ampndash-but-how-will-the-tech-be-implemented AI adoption in banking could accelerate amid regulatory pressure and client demand, but success hinges on implementation, AWS representative says FinTech FundPark Expands HSBC-Backed Financing Facility News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78124/fundpark-expands-hsbc-backed-financing-facility The latest expansion reflects growing demand for flexible funding solutions among digital entrepreneurs as cross-border eCommerce continues to expand. FinTech Google & DICT Launch Joint AI Initiative to Boost Philippine Cybersecurity News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78115/google-ampamp-dict-launch-joint-ai-initiative-to-boost-philippine-cybersecurity Google and the Philippine DICT aim to transform citizen services by deploying generative AI and upgrading national cybersecurity frameworks. FinTech TradeTogether to Develop AI Infrastructure Strategy With Pinetree Securities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78116/tradetogether-to-develop-ai-infrastructure-strategy-with-pinetree-securities Accredited and institutional investors will gain access to GPU infrastructure opportunities through Singapore's regulated VCC framework FinTech TPG-led consortium to acquire Aseem Infrastructure Finance, alongside co-invest partners GIC and ICICI Bank News Team Tuesday, July 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78202/tpg-led-consortium-to-acquire-aseem-infrastructure-finance-alongside-co-invest-partners-gic-and-icici-bank We look forward to Aseem’s continued growth under the stewardship of TPG, GIC and ICICI Bank. Alternative Investments Zurich Taps AI to Close Asia’s SME Insurance Gap News Aggregation Team Monday, July 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78191/zurich-taps-ai-to-close-asiaamprsquos-sme-insurance-gap Zurich is asking innovators to develop AI-driven solutions that provide SMEs with a real-time overview of their risk exposure Alternative Investments Hong Kong IPO Boom Lifts ECM to Strongest First Half Since 2021 News Aggregation Team Friday, July 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78186/hong-kong-ipo-boom-lifts-ecm-to-strongest-first-half-since-2021 The rebound was led by original IPOs and secondary listings, which accounted for 59 percent of total ECM proceeds. Alternative Investments Mizuho and SMFG fuel record Japanese corporate bond sales overseas News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78170/mizuho-and-smfg-fuel-record-japanese-corporate-bond-sales-overseas That is an increase of more than 80% over the year-earlier period and the first time foreign bond sales by Japanese companies have exceeded $50 billion in any quarter, data stretching back to 1999 show. Alternative Investments Vietnam specialist Dragon Capital enters European ETF market News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78171/vietnam-specialist-dragon-capital-enters-european-etf-market Dragon Capital manages around $5bn in assets and describes itself as Vietnam’s largest independent asset manager. Alternative Investments Singapore, Hong Kong take rival paths to capture global gold trade News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78158/singapore-hong-kong-take-rival-paths-to-capture-global-gold-trade One builds MAS-backed vaulting for central banks, the other opens a pipeline to Shanghai. Alternative Investments Korea Investment, Samil PwC Partner on Integrated UHNW Solutions News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78147/korea-investment-samil-pwc-partner-on-integrated-uhnw-solutions To this end, the two companies agreed to build a cooperative relationship including upgrading asset succession solutions, providing global wealth management and transfer advisory, and co-hosting private conferences. Alternative Investments Hong Kong to resume 71 private lots for Hung Shui Kiu development News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78148/hong-kong-to-resume-71-private-lots-for-hung-shui-kiu-development The land will support a development expected to deliver 66,700 homes and 150,000 jobs. Alternative Investments Sovereign wealth funds re-think diversification and portfolio resilience: Study News Aggregation Team Monday, June 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78150/sovereign-wealth-funds-re-think-diversification-and-portfolio-resilience-study Portfolio resilience is now central to sovereign wealth funds’ portfolios, according to an Invesco survey. Alternative Investments Nomura to Launch NEXT FUNDS Japan Equity Policy Focus Exchange Traded Fund on TSE News Team Friday, June 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78137/nomura-to-launch-next-funds-japan-equity-policy-focus-exchange-traded-fund-on-tse This active ETF invests in stocks related to priority growth sectors aligned with government policy and is designed to capture the benefits of policy themes over the medium to long term. Alternative Investments Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen News Aggregation Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78107/ryan-bridge-the-greenamp039s-wealth-tax-isnamp039t-going-to-happen An inheritance tax is about the cruellest thing a state can impose on a grieving family. Tax China Targets Offshore Trusts in Tax Crackdown on Rich News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77960/china-targets-offshore-trusts-in-tax-crackdown-on-rich Offshore trusts have long been popular vehicles for the shareholders of companies seeking Hong Kong listings Tax China tightens tax concession for HK intermediary holdcos News Team Monday, April 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77743/china-tightens-tax-concession-for-hk-intermediary-holdcos Under China’s Enterprise Income Tax Law, dividends paid by a PRC resident enterprise to a foreign shareholder are generally subject to 10% WHT. Tax Hong Kong proposes 0% tax expansion for its fund managers News Aggregation Team Friday, March 27, 2026 12:00 am https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 Hong Kong Ultra-Wealthy Population Surges 26% in 2025, Altrata Report Shows News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78127/hong-kong-ultra-wealthy-population-surges-26-in-2025-altrata-report-shows The findings were published Tuesday in the 14th edition of the firm's World Ultra Wealth Report. Comment, Analysis & Research Adrien Lalau, head of investment funds advisory, Asia at BNP Paribas Wealth Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78128/adrien-lalau-head-of-investment-funds-advisory-asia-at-bnp-paribas-wealth-management He has been with the BNP Paribas franchise for 18 years. Comment, Analysis & Research Shane Oliver joins Australian Wealth Management Summit as keynote speaker. News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78110/shane-oliver-joins-australian-wealth-management-summit-as-keynote-speaker The speaker line-up for the 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit will be joined by Shane Oliver, Head of Macro Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP. Comment, Analysis & Research Hong Kong’s Proposed Reform of the Family Office Tax Regime: A Major Step Toward a Multi-Asset Investment Platform News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78113/hong-kongamprsquos-proposed-reform-of-the-family-office-tax-regime-a-major-step-toward-a-multi-asset-investment-platform While the reforms span three preferential tax regimes, we will focus on changes to the existing family office tax concession framework. Comment, Analysis & Research One family, one framework: Monetary Authority of Singapore's new structure-agnostic SFA licensing exemption regime for SFOs News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78075/one-family-one-framework-monetary-authority-of-singaporeamp039s-new-structure-agnostic-sfa-licensing-exemption-regime-for-sfos These changes will be relevant not only to newly established SFOs, but also to existing family office structures currently relying on existing licensing exemptions. Comment, Analysis & Research Safe Havens and the Future of Wealth Migration News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78080/safe-havens-and-the-future-of-wealth-migration The drivers have changed because the risks have changed. Comment, Analysis & Research Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s gold clearing initiative as clearing member News Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78081/deutsche-bank-joins-singaporeamprsquos-gold-clearing-initiative-as-clearing-member SGX will establish the OTC gold clearing system for Loco Singapore by end of 2026, with interbank trading expected to build from 2027. Comment, Analysis & Research How Singapore Family Offices Are Using Tokenized Alternatives While Managing Cross-Border Tax and Regulatory Risk News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78038/how-singapore-family-offices-are-using-tokenized-alternatives-while-managing-cross-border-tax-and-regulatory-risk Singapore family offices that succeed in 2025 are those that balance innovation with governance. Comment, Analysis & Research ‘It’s the wealth effect’: Hong Kong luxury malls thrive amid IPO gains, housing recovery News Aggregation Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78012/amplsquoitamprsquos-the-wealth-effectamprsquo-hong-kong-luxury-malls-thrive-amid-ipo-gains-housing-recovery Positive trend comes from a surge in affluent spending, with new flagship projects reinforcing the city’s role as a global brand magnet Comment, Analysis & Research Vietnam emerges as rising hub for wealth creation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77991/vietnam-emerges-as-rising-hub-for-wealth-creation Knight Frank is a London-based global real estate consultancy known for its property market research, investment advisory and wealth-related reports, including The Wealth Report. Comment, Analysis & Research Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78169/kotak-mahindra-bank-to-acquire-deutsche-bankamprsquos-retail-banking-private-banking-and-wealth-management-business-in-india The acquisition reflects Kotak’s inorganic growth strategy of pursuing targeted opportunities that strengthen its core franchise. Retail Banking DBS Launches First Synthetic Securitisation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78161/dbs-launches-first-synthetic-securitisation The transaction references a diversified portfolio of corporate loans worth USD 1 billion and forms part of the bank’s broader capital management strategy. Retail Banking Singapore's DBS Bank prices US$2 bil three-year dollar covered bond News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78122/singaporeamp039s-dbs-bank-prices-us2-bil-three-year-dollar-covered-bond The deal was priced at 42 basis points over SOFR mid-swaps, or the secured overnight financing rate, a key US dollar interest rate benchmark. Retail Banking ANZ announces Saturday trading at 27 branches nationwide News Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78105/anz-announces-saturday-trading-at-27-branches-nationwide The move reflects ANZ’s continued focus to raise the standard of every interaction for its customers, and place customers at the centre of every decision as part of its 2030 Strategy. Retail Banking Payment Asia Integrates with PayMe to Expand Merchant Payment Options News Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78108/payment-asia-integrates-with-payme-to-expand-merchant-payment-options This integration allows Payment Asia's merchants to seamlessly process PayMe transactions through their existing merchant applications PA Pay and Smart POS Terminals. Retail Banking APAC travellers rank payment security as top concern, Visa says News Aggregation Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78093/apac-travellers-rank-payment-security-as-top-concern-visa-says Card acceptance followed at 27% as more travellers brought cards and mobile wallets. Retail Banking Hong Kong Banking Report 2026 News Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78096/hong-kong-banking-report-2026 The 2025 performance data shows deposits and balance sheets expanding, loans returning to growth after the previous year’s contraction, and credit quality holding up well overall. Retail Banking CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network News Aggregation Team Friday, June 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78100/commbank-commits-9856m-to-branch-network The bank aims to reduce wait times and expand access to specialist support. Retail Banking StoneX Expands Singapore Infrastructure Through Integral Partnership News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78089/stonex-expands-singapore-infrastructure-through-integral-partnership The move isdesigned to enhance its ability to serve clients across the Asia-Pacific region. Retail Banking Citi launches eVouchers on Citi Mobile App to enhance digital banking in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78079/citi-launches-evouchers-on-citi-mobile-app-to-enhance-digital-banking-in-hong-kong Citi has introduced eVouchers on its Citi Mobile App in Hong Kong, reinforcing its strategy to integrate value-added services into its clients' preferred digital channels. Retail Banking Macquarie Group and MIT Solve announce winners of Macquarie Community Resilience Prize News Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77931/macquarie-group-and-mit-solve-announce-winners-of-macquarie-community-resilience-prize Since its launch in November 2025, the Prize, targeting activities in Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Brazil, received nearly 200 applications from organisations globally. Investment Bank Nomura flags 4 risks for PSU bank stocks; prefers Axis Bank, ICICI Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, April 10, 2026 1:00 am https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 AIIB Partners with Acwa to Advance Uzbekistan’s Clean Energy Transition with a 300 MW Wind Power Plant News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77857/aiib-partners-with-acwa-to-advance-uzbekistanamprsquos-clean-energy-transition-with-a-300-mw-wind-power-plant The project builds on the Bash 1 wind project and will be part of a broader renewable energy cluster in the region. Planet SOS Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action News Aggregation Team Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77752/think-tanks-urge-bank-of-korea-to-move-from-climate-research-to-action The BOK is called to implement concrete policies that shift financial flows away from high-carbon sectors. Planet SOS 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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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 https://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. 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