Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:03:01 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP AI euphoria unnerves LGT Wealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77219/ai-euphoria-unnerves-lgt-wealth Commenting on its portfolio positioning, the wealth manager expressed concern about the dominance of AI companies in the US indices. Wealth and Asset Management Private bank UBP rolls out VCC fund with S$200 million in commitments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77212/private-bank-ubp-rolls-out-vcc-fund-with-s200-million-in-commitments The fund will invest in fixed-income strategies; a second fund to be launched next year will invest in a hedge fund of funds Wealth and Asset Management Maybank expands Schroders partnership in Singapore News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77217/maybank-expands-schroders-partnership-in-singapore Schroders and Maybank Asset Management to launch multi-asset fund into Singapore, expanding the two companies' long-standing partnership. Wealth and Asset Management Traditional asset managers buying PE firms warned of failure risk News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77204/traditional-asset-managers-buying-pe-firms-warned-of-failure-risk There's been a a wave of consolidation in recent years, but buying an alternatives firm can cause a headache for traditional asset managers. Wealth and Asset Management Nomura Completes Acquisition of Macquarie’s U.S. & European Public Asset Management Business News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77196/nomura-completes-acquisition-of-macquarieamprsquos-us-ampamp-european-public-asset-management-business As disclosed in April 2025, Nomura will bring its private markets business, Nomura Capital Management (NCM), and its high yield business Wealth and Asset Management Cheng & Co Expands Mid-shore Wealth Management Presence With Alpadis Trust Labuan Acquisition News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77189/cheng-ampamp-co-expands-mid-shore-wealth-management-presence-with-alpadis-trust-labuan-acquisition Its executive chairman, Datuk Dr Chua Hock Hoo, said the acquisition represents a powerful evolution in its group’s capabilities. Wealth and Asset Management Seviora and Pavilion to form Asia-based asset management group News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77190/seviora-and-pavilion-to-form-asia-based-asset-management-group This integration is expected to increase Seviora’s assets under management (AUM) to approximately $72bn. Wealth and Asset Management BNP Paribas Wealth Management answers need for portfolios that navigate market volatility News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77191/bnp-paribas-wealth-management-answers-need-for-portfolios-that-navigate-market-volatility Understanding the market helps investors build resilient, sustainable portfolios, seizing opportunities and minimising risk Wealth and Asset Management Private banks look south as Australia's wealth goes global News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77192/private-banks-look-south-as-australiaamp039s-wealth-goes-global UBS Global Wealth Management, JP Morgan Private Bank and HSBC Global Private Banking are all targeting the $1tn market, using different models, investment advice and hiring strategies. Wealth and Asset Management From Bonds to Blockchains: Cecilia Sha on Bridging Traditional Wealth with the Digital Future News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77193/from-bonds-to-blockchains-cecilia-sha-on-bridging-traditional-wealth-with-the-digital-future These conversations prompted Abacus Asia to explore digital pathways, not as speculative plays, but as extensions of its core wealth management proposition. Wealth and Asset Management HSBC names veteran accountant Brendan Nelson new chairman amid Asia growth push News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77218/hsbc-names-veteran-accountant-brendan-nelson-new-chairman-amid-asia-growth-push Appointment surprises market after HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery earlier said the 75-year-old was not keen on a permanent role Executive Moves Vontobel taps Jupiter for senior RM News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77220/vontobel-taps-jupiter-for-senior-rm Vontobel has been present in Asia Pacific since 2008 Executive Moves Eton Solutions Appoints Sandip Shah as Chief Business Officer to Drive Expansion in India and GIFT City News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77221/eton-solutions-appoints-sandip-shah-as-chief-business-officer-to-drive-expansion-in-india-and-gift-city The platform combines AI-powered tools for deal lifecycle management Executive Moves EFG names new Asia head of investments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77211/efg-names-new-asia-head-of-investments The Swiss bank has appointed a new Asia head of investments through an internal promotion. Executive Moves Deutsche Bank taps BoS for global head of private bank investment solutions News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77215/deutsche-bank-taps-bos-for-global-head-of-private-bank-investment-solutions Vivienne Chia will join the German private bank in Frankfurt. Executive Moves Nomura IWM nabs Julius Baer banker for GSA desk head role News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77216/nomura-iwm-nabs-julius-baer-banker-for-gsa-desk-head-role The NRI veteran has moved to the Japanese private bank in Hong Kong, in what has become an increasingly shallow market for relationship managers servicing the Indian diaspora. Executive Moves Pictet WM snaps up ex-UBS banker in Singapore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77203/pictet-wm-snaps-up-ex-ubs-banker-in-singapore The hire follows that of a new Singapore-based market leader from JP Morgan Private Bank. Executive Moves Former ASIC supervisor joins crypto platform as operating chief News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77205/former-asic-supervisor-joins-crypto-platform-as-operating-chief Adam Judd has been named chief operating officer, effective today, joining from CommSec where he was most recently the executive manager, product for nearly four years. Executive Moves Citi Taps Veteran to Lead Japan ECM News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77208/citi-taps-veteran-to-lead-japan-ecm Effective immediately, the appointment announced on Monday underscores Citi’s efforts to capture accelerating deal flow and deepen client engagement amid rising global investor interest in Japan. Executive Moves Top Koda Capital exec exits News Aggregation Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77194/top-koda-capital-exec-exits She brought more than 25 years' experience in the financial planning sector. Executive Moves ASIC proposes to remake relief instruments for AFS licensees and overseas banks News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77223/asic-proposes-to-remake-relief-instruments-for-afs-licensees-and-overseas-banks We have assessed that the instruments are operating effectively and continue to form a necessary part of the legislative framework. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Interest rate of second interest payment for series of retail infrastructure bonds due 2027 News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77224/interest-rate-of-second-interest-payment-for-series-of-retail-infrastructure-bonds-due-2027 According to the Issue Circular dated 26 November 2024 for the Retail Infrastructure Bonds Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC issues final warning for urgent action from financial advice industry News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77207/asic-issues-final-warning-for-urgent-action-from-financial-advice-industry ASIC encourages AFS licensees and relevant providers to double check the data using these new instructions. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC suspends AFS licence of Focused Financial Advice following failure to replace key person News Team Friday, November 28, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77195/asic-suspends-afs-licence-of-focused-financial-advice-following-failure-to-replace-key-person ASIC also found that FFA was unaware of the breach until ASIC made enquiries of the licensee. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Banned SMSF Auditor charged with continuing to act whilst disqualified and falsifying documents News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77174/banned-smsf-auditor-charged-with-continuing-to-act-whilst-disqualified-and-falsifying-documents ASIC alleges that between June 2024 and January 2025 Mr Convery continued to act as an SMSF auditor despite knowing that he was disqualified. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Super trustees urged to accelerate progress on retirement support for members News Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77176/super-trustees-urged-to-accelerate-progress-on-retirement-support-for-members While some trustees have shown leadership by investing significant effort Legal, Regulation & Compliance Review Group Completes Equities Market Review, Unveils SGX-Nasdaq Dual Listing Bridge, S$30 million “Value Unlock” Package, and Second Batch of EQDP Asset Managers News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77153/review-group-completes-equities-market-review-unveils-sgx-nasdaq-dual-listing-bridge-s30-million-ampldquovalue-unlockamprdquo-package-and-second-batch-of-eqdp-asset-managers The bridge aims to attract quality growth companies in Asia with market capitalisation of S$2 billion and above, and which have an Asian nexus and global ambitions, to raise capital from investors in both markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance QLD shadow director charged with $8m debt factoring fraud involving Bunnings Warehouse News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77155/qld-shadow-director-charged-with-8m-debt-factoring-fraud-involving-bunnings-warehouse Debt factoring is where a business makes an agreement with a third-party finance provider to sell its unpaid invoices (accounts receivable) at a discount to receive cash prior to the invoices being due for payment. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank of England, Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Thailand to Explore Synchronised FX Settlement Across Borders News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77115/bank-of-england-monetary-authority-of-singapore-and-bank-of-thailand-to-explore-synchronised-fx-settlement-across-borders We look forward to exploring how synchronised settlement can enhance interoperability across different jurisdictions and infrastructures through this collaboration. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA releases notes for ICA CEO roundtable on striking the right regulatory balance - October 2025” News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77116/apra-releases-notes-for-ica-ceo-roundtable-on-striking-the-right-regulatory-balance-october-2025amprdquo APRA colleagues and senior representatives from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Legal, Regulation & Compliance HSBC Bets Big on Singapore’s High-Growth Startups News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77197/hsbc-bets-big-on-singaporeamprsquos-high-growth-startups Singapore plays a prominent role in HSBC’s Asia–Pacific ambitions. FinTech Japan's major asset managers mull crypto investment offerings ahead of major rule changes: report News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77167/japanamp039s-major-asset-managers-mull-crypto-investment-offerings-ahead-of-major-rule-changes-report The discussions follow Japan’s recent regulatory momentum, including stablecoin initiatives, custody reforms, and broad tax relief proposals. FinTech Bain & Company Launches AI Hub in Singapore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77130/bain-ampamp-company-launches-ai-hub-in-singapore The hub will serve as the firm’s regional center for developing and scaling AI solutions FinTech How Banks can rewrite the rules of scale with Cloud Technology? News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77124/how-banks-can-rewrite-the-rules-of-scale-with-cloud-technology Regulators worldwide are raising the bar on operational resilience and cyber readiness. FinTech UBS’ Blockchain Deal Signals Shift in Global Payments News Aggregation Team Monday, November 17, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77125/ubsamprsquo-blockchain-deal-signals-shift-in-global-payments The collaboration highlights a broader shift toward programmable money FinTech TransBnk and DigiAlly partner to revolutionise transaction banking in ASEAN News Aggregation Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77118/transbnk-and-digially-partner-to-revolutionise-transaction-banking-in-asean These include Fully Digital Onboarding, enabling a completely digital and paperless onboarding process for both corporates and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). FinTech GFTN Expands Digital Finance Ecosystem with Five New Global Partners News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77099/gftn-expands-digital-finance-ecosystem-with-five-new-global-partners Five global platforms join GFTN to advance open-source, payments, and policy solutions for inclusive digital finance. FinTech Bank tech start-up Constantinople doubles losses, seeks more funding News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 06, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77069/bank-tech-start-up-constantinople-doubles-losses-seeks-more-funding The start-up’s accounts, lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission FinTech Franklin Templeton launches tokenized fund in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77061/franklin-templeton-launches-tokenized-fund-in-hong-kong The new Luxembourg-registered tokenized fund is available to institutional and professional investors in Hong Kong. FinTech The HKMA Unveils “Fintech 2030” at the Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 News Team Wednesday, November 05, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77063/the-hkma-unveils-ampldquofintech-2030amprdquo-at-the-hong-kong-fintech-week-2025 The event showcased transformative innovation and charted the direction for the future of fintech in Hong Kong. FinTech Amundi expands fixed income offerings in Asia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 03, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77213/amundi-expands-fixed-income-offerings-in-asia Global Bond Income and US Bond Income Funds are now available in Hong Kong and Singapore. Alternative Investments Invesco launches ChiNext 50 ETF in Thailand via depositary receipts News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77206/invesco-launches-chinext-50-etf-in-thailand-via-depositary-receipts Invesco has partnered with InnovestX to debut an ChiNext 50 Index ETF on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Alternative Investments AMP Super continues to deliver strong investment returns for members News Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77209/amp-super-continues-to-deliver-strong-investment-returns-for-members All three options are also outperforming the market median over 3, 5 and 10 years. Alternative Investments Carne completes acquisition of Japan Fund Management from Mizuho Trust & Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77214/carne-completes-acquisition-of-japan-fund-management-from-mizuho-trust-ampamp-banking While such transactions take time to structure and agree, the transition itself has been completed quickly and efficiently once all approvals were in place. Alternative Investments Centuria acquires specialist fund manager Arrow News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77198/centuria-acquires-specialist-fund-manager-arrow Centuria has an established record for successfully integrating complementary funds management businesses Alternative Investments Capital Haus acquires Adelaide advice firm, FUM to exceed $1bn News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77199/capital-haus-acquires-adelaide-advice-firm-fum-to-exceed-1bn Capital Haus founder and chief executive Brendan Gow said the acquisition expands its footprint across Australia. Alternative Investments Temasek merges Pavilion Capital and Seviora Group News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77188/temasek-merges-pavilion-capital-and-seviora-group Seviora Group will see its assets under management jump from $63bn to $72bn. Alternative Investments Singapore Lowers Barriers to Physical Gold News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77175/singapore-lowers-barriers-to-physical-gold Backed exclusively by physical gold bars meeting the London Bullion Market Association’s Good Delivery standards, the fund provides investors with exposure to the metal’s price performance while avoiding the logistical costs and security risks Alternative Investments Venture Capital & AI: Accessing the Next Era of Wealth Creation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77178/venture-capital-ampamp-ai-accessing-the-next-era-of-wealth-creation Unlike private equity or public markets, VC offers early and often exclusive access to high-growth technology companies, particularly in AI-native sectors, before they scale into dominant global players. Alternative Investments EQT to distribute its private markets strategy through Deutsche Bank News Aggregation Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77162/eqt-to-distribute-its-private-markets-strategy-through-deutsche-bank EQT had around 266 billion euros (US$306 billion) of assets under management as of June 2025. Alternative Investments Super trustees push for taxpayer bailout after First Guardian failure News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77003/super-trustees-push-for-taxpayer-bailout-after-first-guardian-failure The company told shareholders on Monday it had written to Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino for assistance for the almost 1100 Netwealth customers who invested $101 million into the defective scheme via its platform. Tax 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 Private Markets to Generate Over Half of Asset Management Revenues by 2030, PwC Forecasts USD200 Trillion AuM News Aggregation Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77201/private-markets-to-generate-over-half-of-asset-management-revenues-by-2030-pwc-forecasts-usd200-trillion-aum PwC identifies four key business models driving growth: full-scale private-to-public platforms, solutions platforms, low-cost manufacturers, and niche specialists. Comment, Analysis & Research Wealthy but wary - examining the generational transfer News Team Monday, December 01, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77202/wealthy-but-wary-examining-the-generational-transfer The draw is diversification and higher return potential, with a growing interest in private credit, which Chisholm views as poised to attract more inflows than private equity in the coming year. Comment, Analysis & Research Wealth Boom Forces Banks to Rewrite Front Office Playbook News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77172/wealth-boom-forces-banks-to-rewrite-front-office-playbook As the report notes, «incremental moves have delivered only a fraction of what is possible», with firms that lean solely on RM headcount expansion «falling short of the larger prize.» Comment, Analysis & Research Australia’s wealthy reach record $4tn as caution climbs beyond Covid levels News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 26, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77177/australiaamprsquos-wealthy-reach-record-4tn-as-caution-climbs-beyond-covid-levels Australia’s high-net-worth population has grown to 760,000, collectively holding a record $4 trillion in assets, according to LGT Wealth Management’s 2025 State of Wealth report. Comment, Analysis & Research Citi: Hong Kong’s Multi-Millionaire Population Rises News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77148/citi-hong-kongamprsquos-multi-millionaire-population-rises The report defines a multimillionaire as an individual with over HK$10 million ($1.3 million) in total net assets and at least HK$1 million in liquid assets. Comment, Analysis & Research Schroders’ Hong Kong Unit Records First Positive Asia Equity Flows in Years News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77140/schrodersamprsquo-hong-kong-unit-records-first-positive-asia-equity-flows-in-years The development comes after several years Comment, Analysis & Research Matt Comyn fronts parliament to warn of troubled times ahead News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 18, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77128/matt-comyn-fronts-parliament-to-warn-of-troubled-times-ahead The stark warning came amid a long-running push from the country’s largest lender Comment, Analysis & Research South Korea’s jobless rate edges up, but central bank to remain on hold this month News Team Friday, November 14, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77119/south-koreaamprsquos-jobless-rate-edges-up-but-central-bank-to-remain-on-hold-this-month South Korea’s jobless rate rose in October, but it remains below 3%. The Bank of Korea is expected to keep policy unchanged in November amid concerns about property risk and volatile foreign exchange markets Comment, Analysis & Research Banks hire trust lawyers to tap senior wealth market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 12, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77102/banks-hire-trust-lawyers-to-tap-senior-wealth-market Banks are ramping up trust-related expertise in response to law firms’ growing push into the same market. Comment, Analysis & Research Australia’s $4trn wealth surge: Are you one of the 760,000? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 11, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77092/australiaamprsquos-4trn-wealth-surge-are-you-one-of-the-760000 A look inside the portfolios of the wealthiest investors reveals a structural shift toward private equity and credit. Comment, Analysis & Research Lloyds completes its first India–UK digital Letter of Credit on WaveBL News Team Thursday, December 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77222/lloyds-completes-its-first-indiaampndashuk-digital-letter-of-credit-on-wavebl It was executed entirely through the WaveBL platform and demonstrates how digital trade is shifting from long processing cycles to almost real-time execution. Retail Banking OCBC’s First–Mover Advantage in Largest QR Payments Market News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 02, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77210/ocbcamprsquos-firstampndashmover-advantage-in-largest-qr-payments-market The new capability stems from an expanded partnership with UnionPay International, formalised in Shanghai on 28 November 2025. Retail Banking OCBC adds eight major digital wallets across Southeast Asia to OCBC app News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77163/ocbc-adds-eight-major-digital-wallets-across-southeast-asia-to-ocbc-app The partnership with Visa makes the OCBC app the most connected banking app in the region with coverage of 10 digital wallets Retail Banking Commonwealth Bank Executive Leadership Team update News Team Monday, November 24, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77164/commonwealth-bank-executive-leadership-team-update Announcing a change to the bank’s Executive Leadership Team. Retail Banking Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77143/hang-seng-revamps-branches-opens-wealth-centre-at-kowloon-main-branch The bank will open a wealth centre at Harbour City before the year ends. Retail Banking Hana Bank fined 18 bln won for mis-selling private funds News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77081/hana-bank-fined-18-bln-won-for-mis-selling-private-funds While selling the products, which had a combined sales volume of 377.9 billion won, the bank had allegedly distorted or omitted key information, violating its duty to explain investment risks Retail Banking Westpac targets property investors in mortgage lending turnaround plan News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77053/westpac-targets-property-investors-in-mortgage-lending-turnaround-plan The big four bank said profits fell 1 per cent to $6.9 billion in the 12 months to the end of September, the first time that Miller, who was appointed to the top job late last year, has presented the accounts. Retail Banking Islamic finance offers a USD5.5 trillion opportunity to unlock new markets and capital News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 04, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77054/islamic-finance-offers-a-usd55-trillion-opportunity-to-unlock-new-markets-and-capital Corporate knowledge gap is “an increasingly expensive opportunity cost” Retail Banking DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first-ever interbank over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trade News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77035/dbs-and-goldman-sachs-complete-first-ever-interbank-over-the-counter-cryptocurrency-options-trade Transaction reflects growing maturation of digital assets as ecosystem begins to adopt best practices of traditional asset classes Retail Banking 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 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 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 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. 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. 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