Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:28:10 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Emirates Investment Bank Partners with Avaloq to Modernize Its Wealth and Investment Management Operations in Dubai News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76996/emirates-investment-bank-partners-with-avaloq-to-modernize-its-wealth-and-investment-management-operations-in-dubai This will help the bank to scale its services and deliver a highly personalized, data-driven wealth management experience. Wealth and Asset Management Endowus Crosses $10 Billion in Client Assets News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76978/endowus-crosses-10-billion-in-client-assets Alternative investments also increased by threefold, crossing $500 million. Wealth and Asset Management LGT Group chair Prince Max warns against abandoning ESG principles News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76967/lgt-group-chair-prince-max-warns-against-abandoning-esg-principles The three dimensions of ESG are relevant for every business and should be assessed by smart investors in their investment decisions.” Wealth and Asset Management SFC reprimands and fines UBS AG $8 million for professional investor misclassification News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76968/sfc-reprimands-and-fines-ubs-ag-8-million-for-professional-investor-misclassification As a result, UBS incorrectly classified certain joint accounts as PI accounts when in fact they ought to be classified as non-professional investors’ accounts (Non-PI Clients). Wealth and Asset Management Julius Baer: Family Legacy Conversation Accelerates in Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76969/julius-baer-family-legacy-conversation-accelerates-in-asia For the first time ever, legacy-building became a top three family-related topic with a particularly strong showing in Asia, where it was also ranked in third place. Wealth and Asset Management AXA launches new wealth management plan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76971/axa-launches-new-wealth-management-plan The series offers premium terms of five or 10 years in up to nine different currencies. Wealth and Asset Management UBS ramps up scrutiny of Asia clients after Singapore scandal News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76952/ubs-ramps-up-scrutiny-of-asia-clients-after-singapore-scandal Third-parties are assisting with vetting of clients to spot illicit activity. Wealth and Asset Management Generational wealth transfer set to shift trillions News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76953/generational-wealth-transfer-set-to-shift-trillions Together with financial investments, these factors form the top three sources of wealth globally. Wealth and Asset Management DBS named World’s Best AI Bank News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76943/dbs-named-worldamprsquos-best-ai-bank Winning top award at Global Finance’s AI In Finance and Digital Bank Awards 2025 underscores the strides the bank has made in becoming an AI-enabled bank with a heart Wealth and Asset Management WRISE Group and CTF Life Bermuda form Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Reach News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76945/wrise-group-and-ctf-life-bermuda-form-strategic-partnership-to-expand-global-reach Unlocks broader access to integrated wealth, legacy planning and health solutions in international markets Wealth and Asset Management Indosuez WM appoints four ex-Bank of Singapore private bankers News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76992/indosuez-wm-appoints-four-ex-bank-of-singapore-private-bankers The senior hires at the French wealth manager are based in Hong Kong. Executive Moves Former BOS Executive Rejoins as South Asia Market Head News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76994/former-bos-executive-rejoins-as-south-asia-market-head The Global South Asian business is one of our key client segments that we serve from our offices in Dubai, Singapore and London. Executive Moves GAM names distribution and product lead News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76995/gam-names-distribution-and-product-lead He previously spent four years at GAM as group head of sales and distribution, having joined from Man Group's Sydney office before relocating to Asia and then London. Executive Moves Allianz Retire+ rejigs executive team, product and marketing chief exits News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76988/allianz-retire-rejigs-executive-team-product-and-marketing-chief-exits Chief product and marketing officer Simon Aboud has left the business, Allianz Retire+ confirmed. Executive Moves Sun Life names Anshuman Das as Asia chief bancassurance officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76989/sun-life-names-anshuman-das-as-asia-chief-bancassurance-officer Das has been hired from DBS. Executive Moves BNP Paribas WM recruits Taiwan onshore team head from HSBC News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76976/bnp-paribas-wm-recruits-taiwan-onshore-team-head-from-hsbc The French private bank is ramping up recruitment efforts soon after appointing its new Taiwan wealth management head, Che-Kun Hsu. Executive Moves BOS Hong Kong market head joins Indosuez WM News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76979/bos-hong-kong-market-head-joins-indosuez-wm Apart from its senior hire, the French bank has also lost a Hong Kong market head. Executive Moves JP Morgan AM reshuffles leadership as HK CEO steps down News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76980/jp-morgan-am-reshuffles-leadership-as-hk-ceo-steps-down The firm’s distribution leadership remains unchanged Executive Moves Former research house CEO moves to major fund manager News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76973/former-research-house-ceo-moves-to-major-fund-manager Wright was formerly CEO and co-founder at Zenith but announced in May that he would be departing in September 2025. Executive Moves Nucleus Software Appoints Industry Veteran Nilanshuk Haldar to Drive Global Partnerships and Strategic Alliances News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76974/nucleus-software-appoints-industry-veteran-nilanshuk-haldar-to-drive-global-partnerships-and-strategic-alliances His career highlights include leading regional partnerships at Backbase Executive Moves SFC proposes to enhance Hong Kong’s retail fund code to bolster global competitiveness News Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76997/sfc-proposes-to-enhance-hong-kongamprsquos-retail-fund-code-to-bolster-global-competitiveness These enhancements reflect the SFC’s firm commitment to advancing the public fund market through robust regulations Legal, Regulation & Compliance Queensland director sentenced for making a false or misleading statement to ASIC News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76982/queensland-director-sentenced-for-making-a-false-or-misleading-statement-to-asic Mr Greyling was aware of the debt prior to submitting the Form 6010. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Japan and the UK: Shared growth, shared future | FCA News Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76972/japan-and-the-uk-shared-growth-shared-future-fca The UK has loved seeing His Excellency Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese Ambassador to the UK, bringing Paddington everywhere from London to Nagoya – via Shinkansen, no less. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC consults on extending relief for litigation funding arrangements and conditional costs schemes News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76964/asic-consults-on-extending-relief-for-litigation-funding-arrangements-and-conditional-costs-schemes These instruments are due to expire on 31 January 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Former Statewide Super executives acquitted News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76957/former-statewide-super-executives-acquitted This month, both Netting and Eastwood were acquitted of all charges following a trial in the District Court of South Australia. Legal, Regulation & Compliance U.S. and U.K. Take Largest Action Ever Targeting Cybercriminal Networks in Southeast Asia News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76938/us-and-uk-take-largest-action-ever-targeting-cybercriminal-networks-in-southeast-asia Treasury Designates One Scam Network As A Transnational Criminal Organization; Cuts Another Off from U.S. Financial System Legal, Regulation & Compliance Appleby Celebrates the Official Launch of Its Shenzhen Office News Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76931/appleby-celebrates-the-official-launch-of-its-shenzhen-office The Shenzhen office will complement Appleby’s Shanghai presence, enabling the firm to offer seamless, locally embedded legal services to clients throughout mainland China and beyond. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC cancels AFS licence of CPG Research & Advisory for ceasing business operations and unpaid industry funding levies News Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76914/asic-cancels-afs-licence-of-cpg-research-ampamp-advisory-for-ceasing-business-operations-and-unpaid-industry-funding-levies CPS has the right to appeal to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Singapore Strengthens Position as Third Largest Global FX Centre News Team Thursday, October 02, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76872/singapore-strengthens-position-as-third-largest-global-fx-centre Singapore strengthened its position as the third largest FX centre in the world, after the UK and the US, with its share of global FX volumes rising to 11.8% in April 2025, from 9.5% in April 2022. Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS and Industry Partners Publish Technical Report on Proof-of-Concept Sandbox for Quantum-Safe Communications within the Financial Sector News Team Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76860/mas-and-industry-partners-publish-technical-report-on-proof-of-concept-sandbox-for-quantum-safe-communications-within-the-financial-sector The sandbox also provided insights into the benefits and limitations of QKD solutions Legal, Regulation & Compliance UBS Integrates Two Mobile Banking Platforms News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76998/ubs-integrates-two-mobile-banking-platforms Circle One was launched in 2022 for UBS' wealth management clients in Asia Pacific. FinTech Scam alert related to banks News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76987/scam-alert-related-to-banks The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. FinTech AI Transformation in Legal Operations: Appian and Wotton Kearney Partner on Claims and Reporting Platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76990/ai-transformation-in-legal-operations-appian-and-wotton-kearney-partner-on-claims-and-reporting-platform The upgrade is designed to enhance accuracy and transparency for the firm’s insurer FinTech NAB expands cloud-first approach to boost customer innovation News Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76966/nab-expands-cloud-first-approach-to-boost-customer-innovation What this means is that our architecture is now built to run anywhere, portable and scalable. Most importantly for our customers, our systems are now significantly more reliable for them. FinTech HKMA announces second cohort of GenA.I. Sandbox to advance responsible A.I. innovation News Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76949/hkma-announces-second-cohort-of-genai-sandbox-to-advance-responsible-ai-innovation In response to the emerging risk of deepfake-related fraud, the Sandbox will also serve as a testing ground for advanced defence mechanisms. FinTech Scam alert related to banks News Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76941/scam-alert-related-to-banks The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks FinTech Singlife and Salesforce Partner to Launch AI Agent for Smarter Customer Service News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 15, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76942/singlife-and-salesforce-partner-to-launch-ai-agent-for-smarter-customer-service The launch reflects Singlife’s broader ambition to embed AI across its operations as a key driver of growth FinTech BOS Deploys AI Tool to Automate KYC Process News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76921/bos-deploys-ai-tool-to-automate-kyc-process The accuracy of reports is expected to increase substantially with reduced human errors FinTech QR Codes and A2A Drive Vietnam’s Cashless Boom Amid Government-Backed Digital Payment Push News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76923/qr-codes-and-a2a-drive-vietnamamprsquos-cashless-boom-amid-government-backed-digital-payment-push A rapidly growing fintech ecosystem, reinforced by proactive government policies to advance digital transformation is driving a major transformation in payment behaviors and preferences across Vietnam. FinTech MA Financial Brings Australian Private Credit to Allfunds Across Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76903/ma-financial-brings-australian-private-credit-to-allfunds-across-asia First Australian private markets manager on Allfunds, offering flagship funds to distributors in over 65 countries FinTech Danantara considers forming $8bn asset manager in Indonesia News Aggregation Team Friday, October 24, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76993/danantara-considers-forming-8bn-asset-manager-in-indonesia Danantara plans to combine the asset management units of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), PT Bank Mandiri, and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI). Alternative Investments Allianz Opens Vietnam Office for Trade Credit Insurance News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76991/allianz-opens-vietnam-office-for-trade-credit-insurance The new Vietnam office marks the 13th location in Allianz Trade’s portfolio Alternative Investments The great bridge: How Cayman connects Japan to global private markets News Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76977/the-great-bridge-how-cayman-connects-japan-to-global-private-markets The Cayman Islands Unit Trusts will keep evolving with these trends, offering the familiarity Japanese investors expect and the flexibility global sponsors need. Alternative Investments Perpetual reports Q1 inflows for asset management division News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76981/perpetual-reports-q1-inflows-for-asset-management-division The group also appointed a new CEO to lead UK-based fund manager J O Hambro Capital Management Alternative Investments TRP launches US mixed assets strategy in Japan News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76962/trp-launches-us-mixed-assets-strategy-in-japan T. Rowe Price has introduced its US Capital Appreciation strategy to Japan. Alternative Investments Fidante and Fulcrum join forces to expand alternatives offering News Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76954/fidante-and-fulcrum-join-forces-to-expand-alternatives-offering The partnership marks Fidante’s second affiliate addition in 2025, after it welcomed System Capital in February, and underscores Fidante’s ambition to build a leading alternatives capability. Alternative Investments PIMCO launches new active ETF in Australia News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76958/pimco-launches-new-active-etf-in-australia It offers a local fixed interest strategy with a minimum of 50% AUD-denominated bonds, Alternative Investments iCapital Eyes Expansion in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76947/icapital-eyes-expansion-in-hong-kong-singapore-and-australia The alternatives platform is also looking into a bigger office space in Hong Kong. Alternative Investments Morningstar calls out platform TDPs' use of rebates News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76929/morningstar-calls-out-platform-tdpsamp039-use-of-rebates Morningstar's report Putting the performance test to the test shows a heavy concentration of products sitting just above the pass mark of negative 0.5% per year. Alternative Investments Vietnam upgraded to emerging markets by FTSE Russell News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76922/vietnam-upgraded-to-emerging-markets-by-ftse-russell The reclassification from frontier to emerging market status is set to come into effect next September. Alternative Investments As wealthy Koreans flock overseas in search of greener pastures, experts blame inheritence tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76902/as-wealthy-koreans-flock-overseas-in-search-of-greener-pastures-experts-blame-inheritence-tax The exodus of affluent Koreans is expected to result in an outflow of approximately $15.2 billion in assets. Tax James Russell discusses how recent tax legislation changes firmly establish Hong Kong as a global leader for family offices. News Team Wednesday, June 04, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76147/james-russell-discusses-how-recent-tax-legislation-changes-firmly-establish-hong-kong-as-a-global-leader-for-family-offices After seeing the success of family office incentivisation in Singapore, Hong Kong launched its own tax concessions in 2023 to simplify the process for application Tax Michael Velten Launches Velten Advisors News Aggregation Team Monday, April 28, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75913/michael-velten-launches-velten-advisors Velten Advisors offers bespoke, commercially grounded advice, combining technical insight with digital tools to help clients navigate complex tax and governance challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Tax Seizing the reinvention potential: PwC launches new immersive business technology experience News Team Thursday, December 12, 2024 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75134/seizing-the-reinvention-potential-pwc-launches-new-immersive-business-technology-experience The first iteration of this space has been designed in collaboration with PwC alliance partner Microsoft. Tax New global minimum tax rules set to start in Hong Kong in 2025 News Team Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74994/new-global-minimum-tax-rules-set-to-start-in-hong-kong-in-2025 In response to stakeholders’ feedback, the Government is following up with some changes to its tax administration regime. Tax Tax and business insights from Hong Kong’s latest Policy Address News Team Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74985/tax-and-business-insights-from-hong-kongamprsquos-latest-policy-address By capitalising on the advantages of “One Country, Two Systems,” Hong Kong aims to strengthen its financial, shipping and trade sectors while fostering innovation and collaboration within the Greater Bay Area. Tax A review of the tax regimes in Singapore and Hong Kong News Team Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74953/a-review-of-the-tax-regimes-in-singapore-and-hong-kong The position can be improved even further for those who wish to manage their investments from Singapore. Tax China is now enforcing offshore income tax. Should private bankers be worried? News Aggregation Team Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74828/china-is-now-enforcing-offshore-income-tax-should-private-bankers-be-worried “Offshore income has largely been ignored by the tax authorities, but, obviously, that is changing,” a Hong Kong-based wealth advisor told APB. Tax Ultra wealthy to feel tax crunch on overseas gains News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 17, 2024 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74761/ultra-wealthy-to-feel-tax-crunch-on-overseas-gains They added that some of the targeted Chinese had at least US$10 million (HK$78 million) in offshore assets Tax Banking as a Service poised to transform Thailand’s financial ecosystem, PwC Thailand says News Team Friday, October 11, 2024 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/74724/banking-as-a-service-poised-to-transform-thailandamprsquos-financial-ecosystem-pwc-thailand-says The opportunities are growing, but how businesses address the challenges of adopting BaaS will be essential for success. Tax Family office staff pay increases amid 'intensifying' competition News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76983/family-office-staff-pay-increases-amid-amp039intensifyingamp039-competition New report finds growing interest in family offices, triggering competition for talent Comment, Analysis & Research AI Adoption by Australian Financial Services Firms Outpaces Global Peers, Broadridge Study Finds News Team Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76984/ai-adoption-by-australian-financial-services-firms-outpaces-global-peers-broadridge-study-finds Australian firms also punch above their weight in the use of advanced analytics for real-time insights – 67% (vs. 44% globally). Comment, Analysis & Research Deutsche Bank: How Do FOs Manage Financing? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76970/deutsche-bank-how-do-fos-manage-financing Economic uncertainty prevails across many regions worldwide, but family offices seem to be preparing themselves better than in previous cycles. Comment, Analysis & Research Hong Kong and Singapore are Asia's twin hubs for family offices, Julius Baer says News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76975/hong-kong-and-singapore-are-asiaamp039s-twin-hubs-for-family-offices-julius-baer-says Hong Kong and Singapore are a natural choice for affluent families with regional ties or pan-Asian investments, Comment, Analysis & Research UOB backs ASEAN supply chain shift with strategic support for Lotte News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76961/uob-backs-asean-supply-chain-shift-with-strategic-support-for-lotte UOB is marking its 90th anniversary with new insights into how global businesses are reshaping supply chains amid rising trade uncertainty. Comment, Analysis & Research Wealth transfer needs drive demand for tax efficiency and portfolio stability: study News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76950/wealth-transfer-needs-drive-demand-for-tax-efficiency-and-portfolio-stability-study Wealthy clients also want customised intergenerational wealth strategies, the study found. Comment, Analysis & Research Temasek-backed ABC Impact, UOB, DBS secure $110m sustainability loan News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 16, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76948/temasek-backed-abc-impact-uob-dbs-secure-110m-sustainability-loan DBS and UOB said that this facility sets a new benchmark for integrating sustainability in fund financing. Comment, Analysis & Research Scoop: New York-Based Luxury Watchmaker Jacob & Co To Make Real Estate Debut In India In Partnership With a Delhi-NCR Based Realtor News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 14, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76928/scoop-new-york-based-luxury-watchmaker-jacob-ampamp-co-to-make-real-estate-debut-in-india-in-partnership-with-a-delhi-ncr-based-realtor While the official announcement is likely this week, industry insiders suggest that Jacob & Co. has selected one of the leading developers of the country based out of Delhi-NCR to partner with for its first residential project to the country. Comment, Analysis & Research ‘Asset rich but strategy poor’: Wealthy Gen X lacking legacy planning News Aggregation Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76919/amplsquoasset-rich-but-strategy-pooramprsquo-wealthy-gen-x-lacking-legacy-planning “If the mortgage is less than 50 per cent of the property’s value, that’s often the tipping point where it makes sense to start looking at other investment opportunities. Comment, Analysis & Research Adrian Cheng on Hong Kong's family office future, Asia’s US $5.8 trillion wealth transfer and strategic philanthropy News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76911/adrian-cheng-on-hong-kongamp039s-family-office-future-asiaamprsquos-us-58-trillion-wealth-transfer-and-strategic-philanthropy In an era where Asia stands poised to witness the greatest intergenerational wealth transfer in history—US$5.8 trillion by 2030—the question is no longer simply how to preserve fortunes Comment, Analysis & Research Korean lenders eye foreign borrowers for growth News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76965/korean-lenders-eye-foreign-borrowers-for-growth As household lending slows, banks find growth in 2.7 million expat residents Retail Banking DBS Taiwan launches DBS Treasures Private Client News Aggregation Team Friday, October 17, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76955/dbs-taiwan-launches-dbs-treasures-private-client To address the diverse wealth management needs of its clients, DBS continuously leverages “Wealth Continuum” and “One Bank one-stop service.” Retail Banking Singapore Banks to Hold or Block Transfers Over 50% of Account Balance From 15 Oct News Aggregation Team Monday, October 06, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76891/singapore-banks-to-hold-or-block-transfers-over-50-of-account-balance-from-15-oct The new safeguard will automatically delay or reject digital transfers that could quickly drain customer accounts as part of strengthened anti-scam measures. Retail Banking HSBC to Exit Sri Lanka Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Monday, September 29, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76850/hsbc-to-exit-sri-lanka-retail-banking The group’s corporate and institutional banking activities in Sri Lanka will remain unaffected. Retail Banking ZA Bank Becomes Hong Kong’s First Virtual Lender to Surpass One Million Users News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 25, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76832/za-bank-becomes-hong-kongamprsquos-first-virtual-lender-to-surpass-one-million-users The number of Web3 business banking clients also doubled, underscoring growing demand for digital-first financial infrastructure. Retail Banking OCBC Targets 10,000 Female Entrepreneurs News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76791/ocbc-targets-10000-female-entrepreneurs As of June 2025, OCBC has already supported more than 2,000 women-led SMEs with nearly $600 million in social loans. Retail Banking NAB Sheds Aussie Jobs to Hire in India and Vietnam News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76740/nab-sheds-aussie-jobs-to-hire-in-india-and-vietnam Some separate tech roles are also being created in Australia. Retail Banking NIC ASIA Bank offers discount to its customers at Siddhababa Hospital and Research Centre News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76741/nic-asia-bank-offers-discount-to-its-customers-at-siddhababa-hospital-and-research-centre The customers of this bank will be able to use this discount facility Retail Banking NAB kicks off technology review in JBWere, trading News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76688/nab-kicks-off-technology-review-in-jbwere-trading The review is looking at a range of options, including modernising the platforms and systems at nabtrade and JBWere Retail Banking NAB's major change to how customers access bank accounts: 'Designed to be simple' News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76664/nabamp039s-major-change-to-how-customers-access-bank-accounts-amp039designed-to-be-simpleamp039 The bank will require people opening an account for the first time to take a selfie to improve their biometric security. Retail Banking 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 Goldman Sachs Expands Mumbai Presence With New Office Opening News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76624/goldman-sachs-expands-mumbai-presence-with-new-office-opening The new office occupies the entire tenth floor and half of the ninth floor of Ascent Worli. Investment Bank Deutsche Bank featured in SG Enable’s national guide to disability-inclusive employment News Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76603/deutsche-bank-featured-in-sg-enableamprsquos-national-guide-to-disability-inclusive-employment Deutsche Bank Singapore’s Neurodiversity@Work programme and dbEnable staff network showcased as models for inclusive hiring and workplace innovation. Investment Bank Citi Names Investment Banking Trio in Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 05, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76521/citi-names-investment-banking-trio-in-asia Based in Hong Kong, he will join later in the year and report to global head of GAM Ashu Khullar as well as Jan Metzger, head of investment banking for JANA and South Asia. Investment Bank Asia’s Best Investment Bank for Financing 2025 News Team Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76493/asiaamprsquos-best-investment-bank-for-financing-2025 The bank was involved in five out of seven US IPOs by Asian issuers in 2024. Investment Bank Citigroup plans 15% increase in Japan investment banking workforce News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76424/citigroup-plans-15-increase-in-japan-investment-banking-workforce The bank has experienced a significant increase in investment banking fees in Japan, which rose by 140% to $92m as of 10 July 2025, compared to the same period last year, as reported by Dealogic. Investment Bank Hong Kong ranks among the top 3 in global wealth, with the average wealth per adult reaching 4.7mn News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76323/hong-kong-ranks-among-the-top-3-in-global-wealth-with-the-average-wealth-per-adult-reaching-47mn Singapore, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan have also made it to the top 25. Investment Bank 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. Planet SOS Mirova Commits USD10 million to Global Commercial & Industrial Solar Leader ecoligo to Fuel Its Growth in Vietnam News Team Friday, January 17, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75335/mirova-commits-usd10-million-to-global-commercial-ampamp-industrial-solar-leader-ecoligo-to-fuel-its-growth-in-vietnam ecoligo has successfully raised €74 million to date and currently manages a global portfolio of 100 MWp, comprising 200 projects. Planet SOS Bank DBS Indonesia introduces first ever Sustainability-Linked Trade Finance Facility for PT. Indo-Rama Synthetics Tbk | Bahasa News Team Thursday, January 16, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75328/bank-dbs-indonesia-introduces-first-ever-sustainability-linked-trade-finance-facility-for-pt-indo-rama-synthetics-tbk-bahasa DBS Bank's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its concrete steps, becoming the first Singaporean bank to pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Planet SOS Australia and Singapore Collaborate to Support Sustainable Infrastructure and Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75090/australia-and-singapore-collaborate-to-support-sustainable-infrastructure-and-decarbonisation-in-southeast-asia The investment will support clean energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across Southeast Asia. Planet SOS