Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:12:43 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP The 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit returns News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78056/the-2026-australian-wealth-management-summit-returns The highly anticipated 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit will return on 13 August at the Shangri-La Sydney bringing together senior investment professionals, asset consultants, economists, and advisers. Wealth and Asset Management Union Bancaire Privée’s YT Kum: The market is well suited to hedge funds and systematic strategies News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78057/union-bancaire-privampeacuteeamprsquos-yt-kum-the-market-is-well-suited-to-hedge-funds-and-systematic-strategies UBP’s head of managed solutions advisory, North Asia, tells FSA why it is not a coincidence that traditional asset managers are now promoting their systematic strategies. Wealth and Asset Management Lombard Odier wins six accolades at the 2026 WealthBriefing Asia Awards News Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78058/lombard-odier-wins-six-accolades-at-the-2026-wealthbriefing-asia-awards The awards also underscore the value of our partnership approach, including the multiple strategic alliances that help us serve our clients better across markets. Wealth and Asset Management EastWest strengthens wealth management platform with focus on advisory and investment expertise News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78059/eastwest-strengthens-wealth-management-platform-with-focus-on-advisory-and-investment-expertise They also gain access to expanded wealth opportunities through new investment offerings, EasyWay’s digital foreign exchange capabilities, and strategic partnerships. Wealth and Asset Management Connected advice: Why the wealth managers who get this right will own the next decade News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78061/connected-advice-why-the-wealth-managers-who-get-this-right-will-own-the-next-decade As wealth needs grow in complexity, clients' financial lives don't fit neatly into professional disciplines anymore. Wealth and Asset Management Existing Single Family Offices Get One Year to Meet New MAS Rules News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78066/existing-single-family-offices-get-one-year-to-meet-new-mas-rules The revised framework introduces simpler operating requirements while giving MAS more visibility over family office activity. Wealth and Asset Management DBS expands gold offerings with market-first tokenised physical gold for customers in Singapore News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78048/dbs-expands-gold-offerings-with-market-first-tokenised-physical-gold-for-customers-in-singapore Offering allows investors to own digital tokens backed by physical holdings held securely by DBS in a dedicated vault Wealth and Asset Management Titan Wealth adds £900mn of AUA with Progeny International purchase News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78049/titan-wealth-adds-amppound900mn-of-aua-with-progeny-international-purchase The acquisition of Progeny Group’s international arm, which is subject to regulatory approval, will add 13 financial advisers and offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. Wealth and Asset Management Bridging the gap: the intention–action disconnect among Asia-Pacific’s high-net-worth investors News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78050/bridging-the-gap-the-intentionampndashaction-disconnect-among-asia-pacificamprsquos-high-net-worth-investors For these APAC HNWIs, a significant opportunity in engaging with professional wealth advisors remains on the table. Wealth and Asset Management The great wealth transition: why Asia’s richest families are rethinking governance News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78051/the-great-wealth-transition-why-asiaamprsquos-richest-families-are-rethinking-governance Assets, advisers and decision-makers are increasingly spread across jurisdictions, while investment portfolios have become more global and family dynamics more complex. Wealth and Asset Management UOB Private Bank Appoints Regional Market Head for Greater China and North Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78067/uob-private-bank-appoints-regional-market-head-for-greater-china-and-north-asia He will be responsible for shaping market strategy, driving client acquisition, enhancing advisory capabilities and leading teams across the region to deepen client relationships and support sustainable business growth. Executive Moves Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78068/zenith-bolsters-research-investment-capabilities-with-new-hires Charl Marais joined as senior portfolio manager, while Dan Cave returns to the company in a newly created role of deputy head of income research. Executive Moves Quinbrook appoints Australian lead News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78060/quinbrook-appoints-australian-lead He brings more than two decades of experience in large scale energy and infrastructure investments Executive Moves Knight Frank names QLD head of asset management services News Aggregation Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78054/knight-frank-names-qld-head-of-asset-management-services She comes with over 23 years of experience in asset management, having worked as a senior director with CBRE Asia and centre manager with Mirvac. Executive Moves Klay Group names global head of wealth planning News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78041/klay-group-names-global-head-of-wealth-planning Rohit Ganguli has been hired from EFG Bank for the role. Executive Moves AustralianSuper exec takes on chief executive role News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78045/australiansuper-exec-takes-on-chief-executive-role Gillam said his experience positions him strongly to lead a focused Lendlease into its next phase of growth and value creation. Executive Moves L1 Group appoints finance chief News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78035/l1-group-appoints-finance-chief He previously worked as an investment banker at UBS and an investment banking analyst at Citi. Executive Moves UOB refreshes regional leadership to drive deeper connectivity News Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78021/uob-refreshes-regional-leadership-to-drive-deeper-connectivity CEO transitions in UOB China and UOB Hong Kong Branch signal the Group’s continued commitment to these markets as part of its regional strategy Executive Moves IQ-EQ appoints Head of Asset Owners for APAC, reflecting expansion of regional service offering News Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78015/iq-eq-appoints-head-of-asset-owners-for-apac-reflecting-expansion-of-regional-service-offering In his new role, Wyn will lead and develop our Asset Owners business segment across APAC. Executive Moves Moomoo Singapore Names Jeyson Ng as CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78019/moomoo-singapore-names-jeyson-ng-as-ceo The appointment comes as the platform builds out its investor education initiatives and AI-driven investing features. Executive Moves ASIC and APRA announce FAR changes to reduce administrative burden News Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78072/asic-and-apra-announce-far-changes-to-reduce-administrative-burden ASIC and APRA estimate that the changes will reduce reporting for all accountable entities and the 4500 impacted accountable people. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Record of Discussion of the Meeting of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee Currency Board Sub-Committee held on 4 May 2026 News Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78074/record-of-discussion-of-the-meeting-of-the-exchange-fund-advisory-committee-currency-board-sub-committee-held-on-4-may-2026 (Approved for Issue by the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee by Circulation) Legal, Regulation & Compliance Bank of Japan: Gradual normalisation with higher JGB yields – ING News Aggregation Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78055/bank-of-japan-gradual-normalisation-with-higher-jgb-yields-ampndash-ing Despite soft May inflation, underlying pressures and firm wages justify further normalisation. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC updates mandatory credit reporting relief News Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78033/asic-updates-mandatory-credit-reporting-relief Stakeholders supported extending the relief for five years and expanding the scope to include additional account categories. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole recognised in King’s Birthday Honours News Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78034/apra-deputy-chair-margaret-cole-recognised-in-kingamprsquos-birthday-honours Over the past five years Ms Cole has been responsible for the prudential oversight of Australia’s rapidly evolving superannuation industry. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Japan to ease bank capital adequacy requirements News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78036/japan-to-ease-bank-capital-adequacy-requirements The agency will formally decide to revise related notifications after collecting public comments. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC proposes to withdraw financial reporting relief for uncontactable members News Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78009/asic-proposes-to-withdraw-financial-reporting-relief-for-uncontactable-members Entities not covered by these requirements may need to apply to ASIC for individual relief aligned with Regulatory Guide 43 Legal, Regulation & Compliance HKICL alerts public of fraudulent website News Team Tuesday, June 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77985/hkicl-alerts-public-of-fraudulent-website The fraudulent website intends to trick user into giving away login credentials and directs user to WhatsApp chats with the fraudster impersonating as customer service personnel. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Taiwan calls on domestic asset managers to scale up – report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77947/taiwan-calls-on-domestic-asset-managers-to-scale-up-ampndash-report As part of the effort, the FSC is trying to channel more mandates towards local firms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC Chair Joe Longo speaks on Tech Council of Australia panel News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77948/asic-chair-joe-longo-speaks-on-tech-council-of-australia-panel The conversation was moderated by Tech Council of Australia Board Adviser Damian Kassabgi, and included Mariana Paun, Chief Business Resilience Officer, Zepto, and Stuart Munro – Group Executive, Group Strategy, Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Kakao Bank eyes bigger role in Mongolia's digital banking push News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78071/kakao-bank-eyes-bigger-role-in-mongoliaamp039s-digital-banking-push The participants also discussed ways to expand digital financial services tailored to Mongolia's market and accelerate financial innovation. FinTech SaaScada opens Singapore hub for APAC expansion News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78073/saascada-opens-singapore-hub-for-apac-expansion The Singapore office will serve as the base for sales, partnerships and customer support across APAC, with plans to grow the regional team as demand develops. FinTech Singapore Banks Are Moving Fast With AI, But Can They Actually Keep Up? News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78046/singapore-banks-are-moving-fast-with-ai-but-can-they-actually-keep-up At a roundtable hosted by Fintech News Network and Alteryx, banking leaders in Singapore debated whether AI is moving faster than banks can govern it. FinTech Scam alert related to banks News Team Friday, June 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78006/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 Finastra Convenes Industry Leaders in Sydney to Shape the Next Era of Banking at Innovating Finance Together Summit News Team Tuesday, June 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77984/finastra-convenes-industry-leaders-in-sydney-to-shape-the-next-era-of-banking-at-innovating-finance-together-summit Driving real world impact through AI, platform modernization, and industry-wide collaboration FinTech SoftBank plans up to €75 billion investment in French AI data centers News Aggregation Team Monday, June 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77972/softbank-plans-up-to-ampeuro75-billion-investment-in-french-ai-data-centers The plan follows discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son during Macron’s visit to Japan earlier this year. FinTech AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Monday, June 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77979/ai-firm-minimax-prepares-for-mainland-china-listing-after-shares-surge-in-hong-kong Chinese AI model company hires Citic Securities to prepare a mainland share sale, with the listing venue yet to be confirmed FinTech Why 52.9% of fintech firms back open banking growth News Aggregation Team Friday, May 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77961/why-529-of-fintech-firms-back-open-banking-growth Respondents expect wider API ecosystems to emerge over the next 2 to 3 years. FinTech TIFIN Australia Launches to Accelerate AI-Powered Wealth Innovation in the Region News Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77952/tifin-australia-launches-to-accelerate-ai-powered-wealth-innovation-in-the-region TIFIN Australia will focus on delivering AI-native solutions for financial advisors, wealth managers, and enterprises across the Australian market, enabling personalized, scalable, and effective financial advice. FinTech Scam alert related to banks News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77950/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 Manulife Hong Kong Joins Insurance Authority’s AI Coehort Programme News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78069/manulife-hong-kong-joins-insurance-authorityamprsquos-ai-coehort-programme As a Core Participating Insurer, Manulife Hong Kong will help establish AI Centres of Excellence in the city, contribute to talent development initiatives, and support industry-wide knowledge sharing with both market participants and regulators. Alternative Investments AIA, Prudential create senior roles in Hong Kong for wealthy China clients News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78070/aia-prudential-create-senior-roles-in-hong-kong-for-wealthy-china-clients The firms are catching up with early movers that have recently been logging record premiums Alternative Investments Korea no longer fits emerging-market multiples: Nomura News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78062/korea-no-longer-fits-emerging-market-multiples-nomura Nomura sees record ROE, stronger shareholder returns and AI-led chip earnings support further market rerating Alternative Investments Allianz frontrunner to snap up HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit in $2 billion deal News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78063/allianz-frontrunner-to-snap-up-hsbcamprsquos-singapore-insurance-unit-in-2-billion-deal German giant edges out rivals in race for HSBC Life Singapore as bank presses ahead with Asia strategy reset Alternative Investments HKAB welcomes the signing of MoU by Bank Indonesia, Hong Kong Monetary Authority and People’s Bank of China News Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78064/hkab-welcomes-the-signing-of-mou-by-bank-indonesia-hong-kong-monetary-authority-and-peopleamprsquos-bank-of-china It is also of great significance in further consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre and a global hub for offshore Renminbi business. Alternative Investments Indonesian economy comes up for air but struggles to win back investors News Aggregation Team Monday, June 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78065/indonesian-economy-comes-up-for-air-but-struggles-to-win-back-investors The rupiah has plummeted, hitting successive record lows and dropping below 18,100 to the dollar this week. Alternative Investments Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup News Aggregation Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78052/former-apra-deputy-chair-launches-retirement-solutions-startup Cipher IQ centres on personalised online retirement-income modelling platform MyRI, which is designed to test, compare and manage income strategies over time. Alternative Investments APRA finalises longevity capital reporting template following consultation News Team Friday, June 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78053/apra-finalises-longevity-capital-reporting-template-following-consultation No industry submissions were received during the consultation process, and the draft reporting template will be implemented without any further changes. Alternative Investments Franklin Templeton launches two active ETFs in Australia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78037/franklin-templeton-launches-two-active-etfs-in-australia This brings its total local active ETF range to nine products. Alternative Investments Nomura Lists New ETF Designed to Track Performance of Nikkei Japan Entertainment Content Stock Index (Total Return) on TSE News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78026/nomura-lists-new-etf-designed-to-track-performance-of-nikkei-japan-entertainment-content-stock-index-total-return-on-tse The Nikkei Japan Entertainment Content Stock Index (Total Return) is a market capitalization-weighted index composed of major entertainment and content-related stocks listed on the TSE. Alternative Investments 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 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 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 Investor repositioning drives shift in Asia quant markets, BofA Securities conference shows News Team Tuesday, June 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77982/investor-repositioning-drives-shift-in-asia-quant-markets-bofa-securities-conference-shows Discussions also highlighted a growing focus on platform infrastructure, regulatory readiness, and talent as key enablers of growth. Comment, Analysis & Research Q3 2026 Investment Outlook – Where capital meets the future News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77953/q3-2026-investment-outlook-ampndash-where-capital-meets-the-future The bank also expects an expanded role for private markets to supplement the investment funding gap. Comment, Analysis & Research WRISE Group and Puyi Standard Launch "2026 China Family Office Development White Paper" News Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77954/wrise-group-and-puyi-standard-launch-ampquot2026-china-family-office-development-white-paperampquot White Paper coincides with the launch of WRISE’s new Chengdu Office to deepen knowledge sharing and industry connectivity Comment, Analysis & Research Hong Kong’s affluent planning lags despite wealth continuity gains News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77956/hong-kongamprsquos-affluent-planning-lags-despite-wealth-continuity-gains Around 80% had wills, trusts, or succession plans in place. Comment, Analysis & Research HK a top wealth management hub News Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77957/hk-a-top-wealth-management-hub Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly supports Hong Kong in strengthening its functions as an international asset and wealth management centre Comment, Analysis & Research Lombard Odier’s 2026 Asia-Pacific high-net-worth individuals study: clear priorities, but limited frameworks News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77959/lombard-odieramprsquos-2026-asia-pacific-high-net-worth-individuals-study-clear-priorities-but-limited-frameworks At the same time, many continue to face challenges in translating intentions into action - particularly when it comes to structuring governance, succession and family businesses, and aligning family wealth across generations. Comment, Analysis & Research Julius Baer's Malhotra on India exits and NRI asset rise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77939/julius-baeramp039s-malhotra-on-india-exits-and-nri-asset-rise Despite losing its onshore CEO and a dozen senior bankers to domestic rivals, Julius Baer’s Rahul Malhotra tells Citywire the firm is in hiring mode and leveraging its 'Global Indian' strategy to capture a major surge in NRI assets Comment, Analysis & Research ANZ Institutional recognised across the board in 2026 by Crisil Coalition Greenwich News Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78044/anz-institutional-recognised-across-the-board-in-2026-by-crisil-coalition-greenwich The study also highlighted ANZ’s strength in supporting clients’ funding and international needs, with the bank named Most Reliable or Dependable for Funding for the 13th consecutive year. Retail Banking DBS to Launch Tokenised Physical Gold for Retail Customers in Singapore News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78047/dbs-to-launch-tokenised-physical-gold-for-retail-customers-in-singapore The bank says AUM from physical gold holdings in its wealth clients’ portfolios has more than doubled over the past three years. Retail Banking Maybank transforms Digital Business Banking with all-new Maybank2E News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78027/maybank-transforms-digital-business-banking-with-all-new-maybank2e The platform features a single activation dashboard to select multiple solutions at one go, while enabling remote activation and access via the app. Retail Banking OCBC institutional clients and Bank of Singapore clients can transact in physical gold through OCBC's expanded gold proposition News Team Tuesday, June 09, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78028/ocbc-institutional-clients-and-bank-of-singapore-clients-can-transact-in-physical-gold-through-ocbcamp039s-expanded-gold-proposition Large gold bars and kilobars will be made available from 10 June 2026, with the trading and custodial chain completely in Singapore. Retail Banking Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model News Aggregation Team Monday, June 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78020/chinese-smes-expand-into-asean-through-digital-first-model Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion. Retail Banking CBA hopes its AI agents can fend off a competitive threat from OpenAI News Aggregation Team Monday, June 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77974/cba-hopes-its-ai-agents-can-fend-off-a-competitive-threat-from-openai The country’s largest lender has launched its own agentic assistant, known as Companion, which it said can help retail and business customers with tasks such as calculating if they can afford a new loan. Retail Banking Citi Korea recognized as 'Best in Corporate Trust' at Asset Triple A Awards News Aggregation Team Monday, June 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77976/citi-korea-recognized-as-amp039best-in-corporate-trustamp039-at-asset-triple-a-awards The award also recognized the bank’s ability to utilize its global network within Citigroup for cross-border businesses. Retail Banking Korean banks see overseas net income rise by 2 percent in 2025 News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77927/korean-banks-see-overseas-net-income-rise-by-2-percent-in-2025 The net profit from overseas accounted for 9.8 percent of their total income at 24.1 trillion won, the data showed. Retail Banking Citibank Korea Achieved Strong Q1 Result News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77914/citibank-korea-achieved-strong-q1-result Return on equity for the quarter rose 3.81 percentage points to 9.73 percent. Retail Banking OCBC Partners With Australia to Boost Southeast Asia Trade and Investment News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77880/ocbc-partners-with-australia-to-boost-southeast-asia-trade-and-investment The partnership brings together OCBC’s regional banking network and financing capabilities with the Australian government’s policy expertise. 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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