Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:13:34 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Schroders to expand Hong Kong headcount and investment – report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78744/schroders-to-expand-hong-kong-headcount-and-investment-ampndash-report The move to deploy further capital locally is supported by Hong Kong administration's five-year blueprint unveiled last month. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered opens seventh Wealth Management Centre at One Causeway Bay News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78745/standard-chartered-opens-seventh-wealth-management-centre-at-one-causeway-bay The new 21,000-square-foot centre is the largest of the bank's Wealth Management Centres in Hong Kong.  Wealth and Asset Management Chubb Wealth Q4 2026 Investment Outlook: A Less Synchronized World News Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78735/chubb-wealth-q4-2026-investment-outlook-a-less-synchronized-world Energy uncertainty, trade restrictions, fiscal spending and large infrastructure requirements may keep inflation more volatile than in the decade before the pandemic. Wealth and Asset Management Singapore Private Banking Industry Group Reports Progress Towards Faster Account Opening Times News Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78736/singapore-private-banking-industry-group-reports-progress-towards-faster-account-opening-times PBIG will continue to work with the industry to achieve this target and improve the experience of customers tapping on Singapore’s wealth management services. Wealth and Asset Management LGT reviews risk approach with positive 2027 outlook News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78710/lgt-reviews-risk-approach-with-positive-2027-outlook LGT’s investment committee has decided to take a more optimistic outlook to its asset allocation and stopped reducing risk in its portfolios. Wealth and Asset Management Ex-Goldman trader builds mini pod shop in Singapore with offbeat hires News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78696/ex-goldman-trader-builds-mini-pod-shop-in-singapore-with-offbeat-hires Kelvin Chiu’s multi-strategy model allows him to spread his capital while learning from his traders Wealth and Asset Management HLB Private Bank Launches Multi-Asset Fund With Lombard Odier News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78698/hlb-private-bank-launches-multi-asset-fund-with-lombard-odier The strategy aims to pair long-term growth with income from dividends, bonds and options. Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered launches new global brand campaign, ‘Move Ahead’ News Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78700/standard-chartered-launches-new-global-brand-campaign-amplsquomove-aheadamprsquo By combining its international network, local market knowledge and deep expertise, the Bank connects clients to opportunities and helps them move ahead with confidence. Wealth and Asset Management DBS and Avaloq expand Asia wealth management tie-up News Aggregation Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78687/dbs-and-avaloq-expand-asia-wealth-management-tie-up The agreement will focus on three areas: business growth, joint innovation, and the exchange of capabilities. Wealth and Asset Management From visibility to relevance: How Schroders Wealth Management’s Jyane Quek is helping shape Asia’s wealth brand News Aggregation Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78689/from-visibility-to-relevance-how-schroders-wealth-managementamprsquos-jyane-quek-is-helping-shape-asiaamprsquos-wealth-brand Quek believes marketing delivers the most impact when its disciplines are not treated separately, drawing on a career spanning technology, media, banking and wealth management. Wealth and Asset Management BT adds to C-suite with new role News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78749/bt-adds-to-c-suite-with-new-role The most successful advice businesses are increasingly focused on technology that feels simple Executive Moves Utmost Appoints Natalie Yeo as Head of High-Net-Worth Underwriting News Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78737/utmost-appoints-natalie-yeo-as-head-of-high-net-worth-underwriting The appointment strengthens Utmost’s specialist underwriting capability for high-net-worth clients and supports the continued expansion of its Variable Universal Life (VUL) proposition across Asia. Executive Moves Bank of Singapore continues South Asia hiring spree News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78731/bank-of-singapore-continues-south-asia-hiring-spree Anirudh Singh joins from UBS. Executive Moves Former HSBC banker Lina Lim moves to new BlackRock role News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78730/former-hsbc-banker-lina-lim-moves-to-new-blackrock-role Lina Lim has been hired as head of commercialization Asia Pacific for Citi Portfolio Solutions Powered by BlackRock (CxB). Executive Moves First Capital Treasuries strengthens Board with new appointments News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78728/first-capital-treasuries-strengthens-board-with-new-appointments The Board’s capabilities have also been further enhanced with the appointments of Dudeepa Ratwatte and Niran Mahawatte as Independent Non-Executive Directors. Executive Moves Jarden adds tech firepower with senior hires from Allier, Barrenjoey News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78733/jarden-adds-tech-firepower-with-senior-hires-from-allier-barrenjoey Emmanuel “Manny” Syrrou will join Jarden from Allier Capital as managing director and head of technology, while Barrenjoey’s Tim Sammon will join the same team as a director. Executive Moves Praemium chief exits amid leadership renewal News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78723/praemium-chief-exits-amid-leadership-renewal Praemium shares jumped 10% in early trade following the leadership change. Executive Moves MAS Announces Senior Leadership Changes News Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78724/mas-announces-senior-leadership-changes Jacqueline has driven efforts to strengthen MAS’ organisational capabilities across key fronts Executive Moves CareSuper bolsters leadership team with new appointments News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78715/caresuper-bolsters-leadership-team-with-new-appointments ClarenBulter has joined as general manager, people, culture, and capacity while and Amara Haqqani has been appointed general manager proposition, planning and performance. Executive Moves REI Super names chief executive News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78716/rei-super-names-chief-executive REI Super chair Geoff Peck said the board is confident in Boucher's leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to delivering strong outcomes for members. Executive Moves China International Holdings Moves to Appoint Baker Tilly as New Auditor After CLA Resignation News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78720/china-international-holdings-moves-to-appoint-baker-tilly-as-new-auditor-after-cla-resignation The company emphasized that there have been no disagreements with CLA on accounting matters Legal, Regulation & Compliance MAS Appoints Third Batch of EQDP Asset Managers and Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78713/mas-appoints-third-batch-of-eqdp-asset-managers-and-commits-s20-million-to-strengthen-equities-market-making-activities-in-singapore MAS Commits S$20 million to Strengthen Equities Market Making Activities in Singapore Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC remakes relief for client money held in cash common funds News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78718/asic-remakes-relief-for-client-money-held-in-cash-common-funds ASIC has not identified any adverse information arising from the use of the relief and therefore does not consider additional conditions necessary. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC remakes wholly-owned companies relief instrument News Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78702/asic-remakes-wholly-owned-companies-relief-instrument The remade instrument maintains the existing relief while broader reforms to group reporting relief are progressed. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Taiwan to Ease 99-Investor Limit on Private Funds in Kaohsiung Wealth Zone News Aggregation Team Friday, September 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78681/taiwan-to-ease-99-investor-limit-on-private-funds-in-kaohsiung-wealth-zone The change will also cover private equity funds established by subsidiaries of domestic investment trust companies and securities firms, Legal, Regulation & Compliance Former Warwick Gold and Impact Gold director Yuetu Ma disqualified from managing corporations for four years News Team Friday, September 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78685/former-warwick-gold-and-impact-gold-director-yuetu-ma-disqualified-from-managing-corporations-for-four-years When the companies entered liquidation, $44 million had been raised from around 400 shareholders, with no assets having been identified. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC strengthens AI trading safeguards and streamlines market integrity rules News Team Thursday, September 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78673/asic-strengthens-ai-trading-safeguards-and-streamlines-market-integrity-rules These controls sit alongside market operators’ anomalous order thresholds and extreme trade ranges, providing an important safeguard for the integrity and resilience of Australian markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Latest APRA Explains article, "Getting the balance right”: supporting productivity and maintaining financial stability News Team Thursday, September 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78674/latest-apra-explains-article-ampquotgetting-the-balance-rightamprdquo-supporting-productivity-and-maintaining-financial-stability APRA has released the latest edition of APRA Explains, detailing its strategic objective of “Getting the balance right”. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Scam alert related to banks News Team Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78665/scam-alert-related-to-banks They will not ask customers for sensitive information, such as login passwords or One-Time Password, by phone, email or SMS Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC halts offers of private credit products offered under Remara Cash Management Fund News Team Wednesday, September 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78666/asic-halts-offers-of-private-credit-products-offered-under-remara-cash-management-fund ASIC Commissioner Simone Constant said this action forms part of ASIC's ongoing work to address risks in private credit. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Endowus Partners with CVC, a Top 3 European Direct Lending Manager, to Launch Its First Standalone European Private Credit Strategy News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78743/endowus-partners-with-cvc-a-top-3-european-direct-lending-manager-to-launch-its-first-standalone-european-private-credit-strategy The European private credit market is structurally fragmented across countries, currencies and legal regimes. FinTech South Korea warns of possible AI use in banking hacks News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78747/south-korea-warns-of-possible-ai-use-in-banking-hacks Artificial intelligence may have been used in a string of cyberattacks targeting South Korea's financial sector, the president said Tuesday, as police announced the launch of an investigation. FinTech Can BSI turn its core banking overhaul into the next phase of digital growth? News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78727/can-bsi-turn-its-core-banking-overhaul-into-the-next-phase-of-digital-growth The programme involved about 1,500 personnel across functions and followed upgrades to digital channels, ATMs and other parts of its technology infrastructure. FinTech Bitcoin’s latest hacks expose where trust really sits in Asia News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78732/bitcoinamprsquos-latest-hacks-expose-where-trust-really-sits-in-asia Trust has dispersed into a collection of smaller, more transparent assumptions. FinTech APAC finance firms eye $3m agentic AI savings News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78726/apac-finance-firms-eye-3m-agentic-ai-savings Only 6% said they were very familiar with the technology in compliance work. FinTech SEI Opens Singapore Office to Support Growing Asset Management Sector in Asia News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78711/sei-opens-singapore-office-to-support-growing-asset-management-sector-in-asia Launch Advances SEI’s International Growth Strategy and Brings Leading Asset Servicing Capabilities to the Region FinTech Broadridge and Korea Securities Depository Sign MOU to Support Modernization of Proxy Voting for International Investors Holding Korean Equities News Team Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78703/broadridge-and-korea-securities-depository-sign-mou-to-support-modernization-of-proxy-voting-for-international-investors-holding-korean-equities Collaboration reflects shared intention to support a more efficient, transparent and globally competitive Korean capital market FinTech Thought Machine, AWS Tap AI to Help Banks Move Beyond Legacy Systems News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78708/thought-machine-aws-tap-ai-to-help-banks-move-beyond-legacy-systems The migration process runs within each bank’s secure AWS environment. FinTech Hong Kong Bank Customers Turn to AI for Financial Planning News Aggregation Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78692/hong-kong-bank-customers-turn-to-ai-for-financial-planning Hong Kong bank customers are embracing artificial intelligence at a rapid pace, but they are not ready to hand over financial decisions entirely to machines. FinTech Allianz Partners unveils next-generation travel insurance platform to help partners navigate changing landscape News Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78693/allianz-partners-unveils-next-generation-travel-insurance-platform-to-help-partners-navigate-changing-landscape New digital ecosystem delivers greater customer choice, deeper engagement and a more sustainable travel insurance model FinTech PIMCO CIO says US has flexibility in addressing its fiscal deficit News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78750/pimco-cio-says-us-has-flexibility-in-addressing-its-fiscal-deficit The US has time to get its national debt levels back on a sustainable trajectory, according to Pimco’s investment chief Dan Ivascyn. Alternative Investments AIA Global Insurance Assigned 'AA' Ratings; Outlook Stable News Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78738/aia-global-insurance-assigned-amp039aaamp039-ratings-outlook-stable The rating outlook is stable. Alternative Investments Capco Says Hong Kong Private Wealth Assets Are Growing Faster Than Industry Headcount News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78741/capco-says-hong-kong-private-wealth-assets-are-growing-faster-than-industry-headcount In its report, Asia’s Wealth Boom Is Breaking the RM Model, Capco said private banking and private wealth management assets in Hong Kong rose 24 percent to HKD12.9 trillion in 2025 Alternative Investments SGX board lot reduction kicks in for 11 stocks, including the three Singapore banks News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78742/sgx-board-lot-reduction-kicks-in-for-11-stocks-including-the-three-singapore-banks They accounted for 35% of trading activity on SGX in the first six months of 2026. Alternative Investments Capital Group to launch UCITS active ETFs in Asia and Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78721/capital-group-to-launch-ucits-active-etfs-in-asia-and-europe The asset manager will launch four strategies in the first quarter of 2027. Alternative Investments AIA snags Acenda head of products News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78722/aia-snags-acenda-head-of-products "Thank you to the AIA team for the warm welcome. So proud to be part of the team." Alternative Investments Nomura Announces Launch of Digital Wealth-Building Support Service for Company Employees News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78717/nomura-announces-launch-of-digital-wealth-building-support-service-for-company-employees Nomura believes it is important to expand its business by strengthening its face-to-face consulting services and establishing a digital service platform. Alternative Investments Value Partners debuts Optical Communication Active ETF News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78697/value-partners-debuts-optical-communication-active-etf Value Partners has listed its first AI-themed active ETF in Hong Kong. Alternative Investments CFS launches retirement income optimiser News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 29, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78701/cfs-launches-retirement-income-optimiser The potential impact may also increase the longer the feature remains active. Alternative Investments Boutique investment firm Pure Asset Management cops investor blowback News Aggregation Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78691/boutique-investment-firm-pure-asset-management-cops-investor-blowback The review, conducted by advisory firm KordaMentha, was commissioned in November after this column revealed Pure Asset Management’s income and growth fund had paused redemptions for almost a year Alternative Investments PRC individual income tax update: offshore trusts News Team Thursday, September 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78591/prc-individual-income-tax-update-offshore-trusts The new rules have immediate and significant practical implications for individuals and families with connections to offshore trusts. Tax China tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts News Aggregation Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78483/china-tax-crackdown-forces-wealthy-investors-to-assess-their-offshore-trusts They have also fuelled concern that Beijing may widen its tax crackdown and scrutiny of offshore wealth. Tax New foreign work pass track, tax exemption perks to strengthen asset management in Singapore News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78469/new-foreign-work-pass-track-tax-exemption-perks-to-strengthen-asset-management-in-singapore Other initiatives include a tax exemption for profit-related returns from the provision of fund management services to qualifying funds, and a new hedge fund investment programme. Tax Fiscal carrot, tax holidays as SVG woos Taiwan investors News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78451/fiscal-carrot-tax-holidays-as-svg-woos-taiwan-investors Ambassador Hope detailed a business environment specifically engineered to attract and protect foreign capital. Tax China’s tax crackdown spooks diaspora in Australia, around the world News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78455/chinaamprsquos-tax-crackdown-spooks-diaspora-in-australia-around-the-world Beijing’s latest moves to force wealthy individuals with offshore income and assets to pay tax in the home country has lit up social media and generated extra work for advisers. Tax Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78432/singapore-bankers-china-linked-clients-gear-up-for-beijingamprsquos-scrutiny-of-offshore-trusts Some Chinese tycoons and wealthy citizens use foreign passports, permanent residency and offshore trusts to hold their wealth abroad. Tax Beijing says 20% offshore insurance tax not new – and does not target Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78404/beijing-says-20-offshore-insurance-tax-not-new-ampndash-and-does-not-target-hong-kong Beijing urged the market not to overreact to the policy – which it stressed was not new – after reports of the tax triggered a sell-off in Hong Kong Tax Singapore confirms over 2,000 tax-incentivised Single Family Offices in parliamentary reply News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78393/singapore-confirms-over-2000-tax-incentivised-single-family-offices-in-parliamentary-reply These vehicles manage the wealth of families originating from a range of countries, with the largest concentration coming from the Asia Pacific region, followed by Europe and the Americas. Tax China intensifies cross-border tax scrutiny as Beijing warns against offshore dodging News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78296/china-intensifies-cross-border-tax-scrutiny-as-beijing-warns-against-offshore-dodging Major financial outlets blast offshore shell structures after case involving the Hong Kong entity of a mainland social media platform Tax Ryan Bridge: The Green's wealth tax isn't going to happen News Aggregation Team Monday, June 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78107/ryan-bridge-the-greenamp039s-wealth-tax-isnamp039t-going-to-happen An inheritance tax is about the cruellest thing a state can impose on a grieving family. Tax Asian Family Offices Face Next-Generation Readiness Gap News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78740/asian-family-offices-face-next-generation-readiness-gap Yet only 49% said they consider the next generation prepared to engage with the family office. Comment, Analysis & Research South Korea’s Super-Rich Sold $1.2 Billion of Samsung, SK Hynix Stock. What They Bought Instead News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78729/south-koreaamprsquos-super-rich-sold-12-billion-of-samsung-sk-hynix-stock-what-they-bought-instead The selling suggests they moved to manage risk as volatility intensified amid debate over whether the stocks had peaked and concerns about an artificial-intelligence bubble. Comment, Analysis & Research Singapore leads Asia real-time payment links at 28% News Aggregation Team Monday, October 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78734/singapore-leads-asia-real-time-payment-links-at-28 The Philippines followed at 26% whilst Thailand reached 23%. Comment, Analysis & Research Why UOB has the most to gain from stronger Singdollar rates: Macquarie News Aggregation Team Friday, October 02, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78725/why-uob-has-the-most-to-gain-from-stronger-singdollar-rates-macquarie Bank’s ‘significant’ valuation discount and stronger leverage among local peers offer it most upside potential Comment, Analysis & Research Macquarie Bank’s response to the RBA’s interest rate decision News Team Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78705/macquarie-bankamprsquos-response-to-the-rbaamprsquos-interest-rate-decision Macquarie will also increase the ongoing variable interest rates paid on its transaction and savings accounts from 15 October 2026. Comment, Analysis & Research Hong Kong Officials Set Out Succession and Cross-Border Wealth Pitch as Government Seeks Wider Family Office Tax Concessions News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78671/hong-kong-officials-set-out-succession-and-cross-border-wealth-pitch-as-government-seeks-wider-family-office-tax-concessions The government's first five-year plan, released on 16 September, also set out an objective of reinforcing Hong Kong's role as a cross-boundary wealth management centre. Comment, Analysis & Research Indonesia's finance firms face rising borrowing costs in 2027 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78655/indonesiaamp039s-finance-firms-face-rising-borrowing-costs-in-2027 Strong new car and EV sales will help support industry growth. Comment, Analysis & Research Philippine borrowing costs soaring faster than rest of Asia News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78656/philippine-borrowing-costs-soaring-faster-than-rest-of-asia Notably, yield spreads on 10-year Philippine government bonds widened the most in the region, rising 26 basis points (bps) to 272 bps over US Treasuries from 246 bps a week earlier. Comment, Analysis & Research Schroders’ Dorian Carrell addresses the limitations of 60/40 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78658/schrodersamprsquo-dorian-carrell-addresses-the-limitations-of-6040 Dorian Carrell, head of multi-asset income at Schroders, bases his balanced strategy on three pillars. Comment, Analysis & Research FUM reported by local family offices climbs back over $320b News Aggregation Team Monday, September 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78644/fum-reported-by-local-family-offices-climbs-back-over-320b The researcher’s latest report, The Family Office Market: Geography, Structure and Representation Across the Recorded Market Comment, Analysis & Research Wealthy and well: Security Bank adds Japan healthcare perks for top clients News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78746/wealthy-and-well-security-bank-adds-japan-healthcare-perks-for-top-clients Security Bank Corp. is teaming up with Tokyo-based Noage International to give affluent Filipino clients access to preventive healthcare and advanced diagnostic services in Japan. Retail Banking Commonwealth Bank recognised as Asia-Pacific's leading AI bank News Team Wednesday, October 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78748/commonwealth-bank-recognised-as-asia-pacificamp039s-leading-ai-bank CommBank retains position as the leading bank in Asia-Pacific and fourth globally in the 2026 Evident AI Index, reflecting continued talent development, innovation, strategic leadership and transparency with responsible AI. Retail Banking HSBC Expands Data Partnerships News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78739/hsbc-expands-data-partnerships The bank is also participating in CargoX Connect, which links the CDI with a digital trade platform developed by the Shanghai Data Bureau. Retail Banking Ping An Digital Bank Celebrates 6th Anniversary, Total Assets and Customer Deposits Both Surge Over 130% YoY, Net Interest Income Rises 55% YoY News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78712/ping-an-digital-bank-celebrates-6th-anniversary-total-assets-and-customer-deposits-both-surge-over-130-yoy-net-interest-income-rises-55-yoy Since accelerating its retail banking expansion, Ping An Digital Bank has launched wealth and offline insurance services, driven business scale and strengthening core profitability. Retail Banking DBS gathers global leaders at inaugural Asia Future Forward Conference as AI rewrites the world News Team Thursday, October 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78714/dbs-gathers-global-leaders-at-inaugural-asia-future-forward-conference-as-ai-rewrites-the-world Shou Chew, Lip-Bu Tan, Hock Tan and Jenny Johnson among influential figures examining the forces reshaping business, investment and growth Retail Banking 99% of Indian entrepreneurs are reshaping their businesses for AI: HSBC Report News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78707/99-of-indian-entrepreneurs-are-reshaping-their-businesses-for-ai-hsbc-report Almost two-thirds (65%) have already adjusted their businesses to prepare for AI's impact, ahead of the global average of 60%. Retail Banking South Korea to launch second 600 billion won growth fund for retail investors News Aggregation Team Friday, September 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78684/south-korea-to-launch-second-600-billion-won-growth-fund-for-retail-investors Investor capital will be spread across ten sub-funds managed by ten asset managers. Retail Banking EnTie Commercial Bank Launches High-Asset Wealth Management Service, Plans Asset Management Zone Application News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78653/entie-commercial-bank-launches-high-asset-wealth-management-service-plans-asset-management-zone-application The service is built around what the bank calls a “1+1+N” structure. Retail Banking Mastercard Targets Asia’s SME Payment Complexity News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78624/mastercard-targets-asiaamprsquos-sme-payment-complexity The payments group’s inaugural Dreamonomics Report found that Asia Pacific SMEs use an average of five business tools, while 94 percent are interested in adopting at least one additional tool. Retail Banking DBS, OCBC and UOB complete first live blockchain-enabled SGD transactions on Swift’s ledger News Team Friday, September 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78599/dbs-ocbc-and-uob-complete-first-live-blockchain-enabled-sgd-transactions-on-swiftamprsquos-ledger Singapore’s three local banks collaborate to advance next-generation, always-on domestic payments. Retail Banking PBIL teams up with Selise Group to promote wealth management News Aggregation Team Monday, September 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78688/pbil-teams-up-with-selise-group-to-promote-wealth-management Under the agreement, Selise employees will have access to PBIL’s investment and wealth management solutions Investment Bank Deutsche Bank named Best Asia FX NDF House and FX House of the Year - South Korea News Team Thursday, September 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78549/deutsche-bank-named-best-asia-fx-ndf-house-and-fx-house-of-the-year-south-korea The bank was recognised for its leadership in Asia FX Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDF) and its role in South Korea's evolving FX market Investment Bank Deutsche Bank named first European renminbi clearing bank News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78435/deutsche-bank-named-first-european-renminbi-clearing-bank The appointment makes Deutsche Bank the first European financial institution to receive the role, marking a significant development in financial links between China and Europe. Investment Bank Malaysian banks to see stable profit despite margin and deposit pressures News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78406/malaysian-banks-to-see-stable-profit-despite-margin-and-deposit-pressures The banks' established deposit franchises should mitigate competition pressure. Investment Bank Citi Vietnam named Best International Bank by Euromoney News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78300/citi-vietnam-named-best-international-bank-by-euromoney The award reflects Citi’s distinctive role in supporting Vietnam’s growing cross-border financing requirements. Investment Bank MUFG Bank and JCB Sign MOU for Comprehensive Strategic Alliance in ASEAN News Team Wednesday, July 08, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78210/mufg-bank-and-jcb-sign-mou-for-comprehensive-strategic-alliance-in-asean This alliance aims to leverage our complementary strengths by utilizing both companies Investment Bank 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 The heat is on for Asia-Pacific’s electricity producers News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78356/the-heat-is-on-for-asia-pacificamprsquos-electricity-producers This puts increasing pressure on energy systems at a time when governments are trying to find scalable renewable energy solutions that can ensure a constant and secure supply of clean electricity. Planet SOS 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