Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:53 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Deutsche Bank appointed as RMB Clearing Bank for Europe News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78417/deutsche-bank-appointed-as-rmb-clearing-bank-for-europe First European bank to receive the designation, strengthening China-Europe financial connectivity Wealth and Asset Management Nomura International Wealth Management Launches Physical Gold Trading and Custody Service in Singapore News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78419/nomura-international-wealth-management-launches-physical-gold-trading-and-custody-service-in-singapore Clients will gain access to large gold bars and kilobars, with all trading and custody services conducted entirely within Singapore, reflecting our deep commitment to the region. Wealth and Asset Management Money Forward Private Bank partners Fukuoka FG on family office services News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78411/money-forward-private-bank-partners-fukuoka-fg-on-family-office-services Money Forward Private Bank signs business alliance with Fukuoka Financial Group for family office services Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered taps on gold in new fund partnership with Allianz Global Investors News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78418/standard-chartered-taps-on-gold-in-new-fund-partnership-with-allianz-global-investors This 9th fund under the Bank’s VCC platform enhances portfolio diversification while preserving long-term value Wealth and Asset Management Standard Chartered to launch Signature CIO Funds from GIFT City News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78399/standard-chartered-to-launch-signature-cio-funds-from-gift-city IFSCA approval paves the way for the Bank to expand its wealth offering from India’s international financial services hub Wealth and Asset Management Bottom Line: What if clients don’t want to climb the private banking ladder? News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78400/bottom-line-what-if-clients-donamprsquot-want-to-climb-the-private-banking-ladder It is a model that has shaped how retail-lined or universal banks hire bankers, segment clients, allocate resources and, ultimately, measure success. Wealth and Asset Management International Equity Group Announces Expansion of Its Global Advisory and Wealth Management Services News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78402/international-equity-group-announces-expansion-of-its-global-advisory-and-wealth-management-services The expansion includes enhanced portfolio reporting tools, wider multi-asset investment coverage, and increased access to market analysis and economic commentary designed to help clients evaluate developments that may affect their long-term investment str Wealth and Asset Management Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. report on voting results from Annual General Meeting News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78403/canaccord-genuity-group-inc-report-on-voting-results-from-annual-general-meeting Shareholders also voted on the election as directors of nominees proposed by management Wealth and Asset Management Liechtenstein’s LGT Aims to Expand its Private Banking in Japan News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78390/liechtensteinamprsquos-lgt-aims-to-expand-its-private-banking-in-japan The wealth manager plans to bolster its local unit by hiring more bankers as needed and training junior staff to meet the demands of the newly wealthy Wealth and Asset Management AMP announces 1H 26 results and further $150 million buyback News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78391/amp-announces-1h-26-results-and-further-150-million-buyback Assets under management increased to $167.6 billion, reflecting momentum in AMP’s wealth and retirement businesses Wealth and Asset Management DASH appoints new chief executive News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78423/dash-appoints-new-chief-executive His appointment follows the departure of DASH's former chief executive Andrew Whelan, who recently stepped down after nearly five years in the role. Executive Moves J.P. Morgan Private Bank Appoints Aldrin Sudirgo as Vice President and Banker in Singapore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78410/jp-morgan-private-bank-appoints-aldrin-sudirgo-as-vice-president-and-banker-in-singapore The appointment forms part of J.P. Morgan Private Bank’s continued focus on serving wealthy individuals and families across Southeast Asia. Executive Moves HUB24 expands C-suite with innovation role News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78413/hub24-expands-c-suite-with-innovation-role His leadership will further strengthen our ability to execute at pace, leverage emerging technologies, and deliver solutions that create value for our customers. Executive Moves Chester AM poaches Cooper Investors talent for Melbourne team News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78407/chester-am-poaches-cooper-investors-talent-for-melbourne-team Australian equities fund manager Chester Asset Management has nabbed an investment analyst from Cooper Investors to strengthen its Melbourne team. Executive Moves Findex makes over 40 mid-year senior promotions across A/NZ News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78408/findex-makes-over-40-mid-year-senior-promotions-across-anz Findex noted that this year’s senior promotions and recruits span four divisions Executive Moves Federated Hermes Strengthens Asia Distribution with Senior Appointment News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78392/federated-hermes-strengthens-asia-distribution-with-senior-appointment He joins Federated Hermes from Baillie Gifford, where he led financial intermediary distribution in the region. Executive Moves Nomura AM shuffles global listed real estate team News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78395/nomura-am-shuffles-global-listed-real-estate-team Nomura acquired the business in its entirety, including all assets, teams, offices and operating platform. Executive Moves Bandhan AMC appoints Saurabh Jain as chief business officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78381/bandhan-amc-appoints-saurabh-jain-as-chief-business-officer Jain joins Bandhan AMC from Standard Chartered Bank India, where he was managing director and head of wealth management and affluent client segments. Executive Moves Former Bank of Singapore CEO, Bahren Shaari, leads Mentor List expansion across APAC to Singapore. News Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78385/former-bank-of-singapore-ceo-bahren-shaari-leads-mentor-list-expansion-across-apac-to-singapore Shaari led Bank of Singapore from 2015 to 2022, a period in which the bank extended its global reach across Singapore, Europe, Dubai and Hong Kong, capping a finance career of more than three decades. Executive Moves RBC names Kamran Azim as head of Asia wealth management News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78387/rbc-names-kamran-azim-as-head-of-asia-wealth-management The appointment follows the retirement of Rod Ireland. Executive Moves ASIC proposes to extend financial services, credit and markets legislative instruments News Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78414/asic-proposes-to-extend-financial-services-credit-and-markets-legislative-instruments The instruments relate to different parts of the financial system, but all are approaching their expiry dates. Legal, Regulation & Compliance HKMA and DFSA to co-host third Climate Finance Conference to drive transition in a changing world News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78415/hkma-and-dfsa-to-co-host-third-climate-finance-conference-to-drive-transition-in-a-changing-world The conference is a flagship initiative jointly established by the HKMA and the DFSA to support and enable the continued development of climate finance across Asia and the Middle East. Legal, Regulation & Compliance HKMCA introduces new insurance company as referral partner News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78397/hkmca-introduces-new-insurance-company-as-referral-partner We are looking forward to working closely with more institutions to empower the public to achieve their long-term sustainable retirement goal. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SEQI expands geographic investment policy across Asia-Pacific News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78343/seqi-expands-geographic-investment-policy-across-asia-pacific The new policy also introduces an allowance of up to 10% of total assets for investments in other eligible regions, where there is currently no such allowance. Legal, Regulation & Compliance SFC and Securities Commission Malaysia sign MoU to expand mutual recognition of funds and facilitate simplified dual IPO listing framework News Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78312/sfc-and-securities-commission-malaysia-sign-mou-to-expand-mutual-recognition-of-funds-and-facilitate-simplified-dual-ipo-listing-framework The MoU expands the range of investment products eligible under MRF (Note 2) and establishes a simplified framework for dual IPO listings between the two markets. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA grants ADI licence to Revolut News Team Tuesday, July 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78285/apra-grants-adi-licence-to-revolut APRA has granted Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd a licence to operate as an authorised-deposit taking institution (ADI) under the Banking Act 1959 (the Act). Legal, Regulation & Compliance Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advises Aura Consolidated Group on acquisition of Qoria Limited and ASX listing News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78271/herbert-smith-freehills-kramer-advises-aura-consolidated-group-on-acquisition-of-qoria-limited-and-asx-listing The acquisition has created a larger, more diversified business with global reach, bolstering Aura’s scaled consumer platform with a global base of parent accounts and 32,000 school customers on Qoria’s platform. Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC secures record $830 million in civil penalties orders and $644 million back to Australians in 2025-26 News Team Monday, July 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78276/asic-secures-record-830-million-in-civil-penalties-orders-and-644-million-back-to-australians-in-2025-26 Together with the $350 million ordered in the first half, ASIC’s civil penalties orders now total $830 million for the 2025-2026 financial year. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Scam alert related to banks News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78263/scam-alert-related-to-banks Anyone who has provided his or her personal information, or who has conducted any financial transactions Legal, Regulation & Compliance ASIC releases key themes and areas of focus from its Financial Markets and Innovation roundtable News Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78269/asic-releases-key-themes-and-areas-of-focus-from-its-financial-markets-and-innovation-roundtable Some participants highlighted Australia's strengths, including trusted institutions, sophisticated investors and deep pools of capital Legal, Regulation & Compliance Maybank joins MAS BLOOM project for tokenised settlement trials News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78416/maybank-joins-mas-bloom-project-for-tokenised-settlement-trials The group expands its existing digital asset testing by joining an industry network evaluating alternatives to correspondent banking. FinTech How Tan Su Shan, world's 6th most powerful businesswoman, is leading Southeast Asia's largest bank into the AI era News Aggregation Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78405/how-tan-su-shan-worldamp039s-6th-most-powerful-businesswoman-is-leading-southeast-asiaamp039s-largest-bank-into-the-ai-era By the end of 2025, staff had created around 26,000 personal AI agents FinTech Taiwan’s new digital asset law seen to boost crypto market News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78396/taiwanamprsquos-new-digital-asset-law-seen-to-boost-crypto-market The new law requires full reserve assets to be held in financial institutions within Taiwan. FinTech Banks in Japan Turn to AI for Cyberdefense News Aggregation Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78398/banks-in-japan-turn-to-ai-for-cyberdefense Financial giants in Japan partner with AI firms to build zero-trust cybersecurity defenses. FinTech Asia’s boutique firms poised to profit from AI-led realignment News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78383/asiaamprsquos-boutique-firms-poised-to-profit-from-ai-led-realignment Technological innovation must be accompanied by cultural change in order for both advisers and clients to enjoy maximum benefits from the fast-evolving wealth story FinTech Stables and access bank south africa explore new cross-border payment infrastructure News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78386/stables-and-access-bank-south-africa-explore-new-cross-border-payment-infrastructure The two organizations will evaluate payment and settlement solutions, with any products subject to regulatory approval. FinTech Apple Pay launches for Mastercard cardholders in the Philippines News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78377/apple-pay-launches-for-mastercard-cardholders-in-the-philippines The launch extends Apple Pay's footprint in Southeast Asia, a region where mobile wallets have become an increasingly common alternative to physical card payments. FinTech HSBC to establish Global AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore News Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78357/hsbc-to-establish-global-ai-centre-of-excellence-in-singapore The CoE will initially focus on enhancing customer wealth journey conversations, introducing agentic treasury solutions and developing AI-enabled digital payments. FinTech Brookfield bets on AI inference, clean power in India while tackling curtailment risks News Aggregation Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78352/brookfield-bets-on-ai-inference-clean-power-in-india-while-tackling-curtailment-risks It expects the country to add 6 GW in data centre capacity for AI inference over the next 5 years FinTech Eddid Financial, SageRock Capital, and ArtWise Sign MOU to Drive Art Tokenisation and Blockchain Finance in Hong Kong News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78341/eddid-financial-sagerock-capital-and-artwise-sign-mou-to-drive-art-tokenisation-and-blockchain-finance-in-hong-kong This collaboration combines the respective expertise of the three parties across investment architecture, compliant financial services, and the art sector. FinTech William Blair Expands Taiwan Offering With Emerging Markets Debt Fund News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78420/william-blair-expands-taiwan-offering-with-emerging-markets-debt-fund The fund becomes the investment manager’s fourth SICAV registered in Taiwan, underlining the market’s growing importance to the firm’s Asian distribution strategy. Alternative Investments Stability as Strategy: Lombard Odier on Hong Kong's Revival and the Long Work of Succession News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78421/stability-as-strategy-lombard-odier-on-hong-kongamp039s-revival-and-the-long-work-of-succession That shift plays to a message Lombard Odier has long emphasised. Alternative Investments Future Group marks new successor fund transfer News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78424/future-group-marks-new-successor-fund-transfer Future Group now has more than 400,000 members and manages some $14 billion in assets under management. Alternative Investments China expands currency swaps with Malaysia and Argentina, Singapore banks grow fee income News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78412/china-expands-currency-swaps-with-malaysia-and-argentina-singapore-banks-grow-fee-income Banks are adjusting to shifting financing and rate conditions. Alternative Investments The Australian innovation driving the next wave of green hydrogen News Team Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78409/the-australian-innovation-driving-the-next-wave-of-green-hydrogen What began as breakthrough hydrogen research at the University of Wollongong is now a world-leading innovation powerhouse with its first commercial order after just five years of development. Alternative Investments Islamic finance evolves into a ‘super connector’ for capital, trade and digital infrastructure News Team Friday, August 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78394/islamic-finance-evolves-into-a-amplsquosuper-connectoramprsquo-for-capital-trade-and-digital-infrastructure New opportunities emerge for financial institutions as cross-border corridors reshape global finance Alternative Investments Clime IM turns focus to mandates and partnerships News Aggregation Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78358/clime-im-turns-focus-to-mandates-and-partnerships Total funds under management and advice have risen from $1.5 billion at the end of March to $2.5 billion by the end of June. Alternative Investments Hana Financial rolls out groupwide campaign ahead of Incheon HQ relocation News Aggregation Team Monday, August 03, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78361/hana-financial-rolls-out-groupwide-campaign-ahead-of-incheon-hq-relocation Customers who sign up for the product will be entered into prize draws for rewards including vouchers for cruises departing from Incheon, hotel stays and dining packages. Alternative Investments Fosun International Issues 1H2026 Positive Profit Alert as Core Industries Show Strong Resilience News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78349/fosun-international-issues-1h2026-positive-profit-alert-as-core-industries-show-strong-resilience Based on its results for the first half of 2026, pharmaceuticals and insurance remain the two cornerstones of Fosun International’s performance. Alternative Investments GMA Capital Partners, ACMF Group Launch US$200 Million Thai SET Fund News Aggregation Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78353/gma-capital-partners-acmf-group-launch-us200-million-thai-set-fund The launch targets a structural gap in one of Southeast Asia’s hottest markets. Alternative Investments 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 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 The untapped prize: Asia’s high-net-worth insurance market News Team Wednesday, August 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78422/the-untapped-prize-asiaamprsquos-high-net-worth-insurance-market At the same time, the requirements and expectations of HNWI clients in Asia are evolving. Comment, Analysis & Research Entertainment perks pay off for Singapore banks in card spending, sign-ups News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78384/entertainment-perks-pay-off-for-singapore-banks-in-card-spending-sign-ups Total spending also jumped more than 35 per cent during the concert period from the week before. Comment, Analysis & Research Why family-centric wealth management is the future for high-net-worth families in Asia News Team Wednesday, August 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78376/why-family-centric-wealth-management-is-the-future-for-high-net-worth-families-in-asia Collaborative decision-making helps families balance diverse generational needs and build lasting legacies. Comment, Analysis & Research Rising complexity drives family offices toward external specialists News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78373/rising-complexity-drives-family-offices-toward-external-specialists Six in 10 respondents use third-party providers for personal financial management advice. Comment, Analysis & Research Bank of Singapore Sees China Entering a New «Renaissance» News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78293/bank-of-singapore-sees-china-entering-a-new-amplaquorenaissanceampraquo Bank of Singapore is making the case for a renewed look at China. Comment, Analysis & Research HDBank Says Fitch Assigns First-Time BB- Rating News Aggregation Team Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78268/hdbank-says-fitch-assigns-first-time-bb-rating Total assets reached 984.2 trillion dong as of March 31 Comment, Analysis & Research Tensions spur ultra-rich to diversify across Asia News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 16, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78258/tensions-spur-ultra-rich-to-diversify-across-asia Anecdotal evidence suggests that high-net-worth individuals are already exploring moving assets from the Middle East to elsewhere in Asia, with most of them preferring Singapore. Comment, Analysis & Research Bangkoks Ultra-Rich Population on Pace to Lead Southeast Asias Wealth Boom News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78228/bangkoks-ultra-rich-population-on-pace-to-lead-southeast-asias-wealth-boom The UHNW populace in Thailand’s capital is anticipated to expand to approximately 1,840 by 2030, up from 1,210 in 2025. Comment, Analysis & Research Malta beats Monaco and Singapore as the No. 1 country for millionaires to live, scoring a perfect 100 in new study News Aggregation Team Monday, July 13, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78229/malta-beats-monaco-and-singapore-as-the-no-1-country-for-millionaires-to-live-scoring-a-perfect-100-in-new-study The research examined 30 hot spots among high-income families, and also measured factors including safety ratings, luxury real estate listings and average tax rate. Comment, Analysis & Research Hong Kong Ultra-Wealthy Population Surges 26% in 2025, Altrata Report Shows News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 25, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78127/hong-kong-ultra-wealthy-population-surges-26-in-2025-altrata-report-shows The findings were published Tuesday in the 14th edition of the firm's World Ultra Wealth Report. Comment, Analysis & Research Bangkok Bank stays upbeat on Thailand’s medium‑term outlook News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 04, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78370/bangkok-bank-stays-upbeat-on-thailandamprsquos-mediumterm-outlook The bank kept its 2026 financial guidance unchanged. Retail Banking ING posts 2Q2026 net result of €1,947 million News Team Friday, July 31, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78351/ing-posts-2q2026-net-result-of-ampeuro1947-million ING has had an excellent second quarter of 2026 Retail Banking Medical professionals earn more, but have less time to build wealth News Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78319/medical-professionals-earn-more-but-have-less-time-to-build-wealth While five of Australia’s ten highest-earning professions are in medicine, many clinicians only begin earning at scale later in life after years of study and training. Retail Banking Vietnamese Bank MBV Expands Global Payments With TerraPay News Aggregation Team Monday, July 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78320/vietnamese-bank-mbv-expands-global-payments-with-terrapay The bank plans to roll out new international transfer capabilities using its existing systems. Retail Banking UOB says HK key gateway to its wealth management push News Aggregation Team Friday, July 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78308/uob-says-hk-key-gateway-to-its-wealth-management-push UOB Hong Kong – the lender’s banking business operation in Hong Kong – is seeing ASEAN expansion evolve from a supply-chain story into major themes of business growth, wealth creation and capital market opportunity. Retail Banking ANZ wins Canstar Small Business Bank of the Year and two Outstanding Value credit card awards News Team Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78305/anz-wins-canstar-small-business-bank-of-the-year-and-two-outstanding-value-credit-card-awards The Small Business Bank of the Year award marks ANZ’s eleventh win overall, an industry-leading achievement. Retail Banking UnionBank Private wins triple global awards for next-generation wealth management excellence News Team Friday, July 10, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78223/unionbank-private-wins-triple-global-awards-for-next-generation-wealth-management-excellence The annual Global Private Banker Innovation Awards honor the world’s leading private banks and wealth managers for upholding the highest standards of excellence in customer-centric service, pioneering innovation, and strategic leadership. Retail Banking Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire Deutsche Bank’s retail banking, private banking and wealth management business in India News Team Wednesday, July 01, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78169/kotak-mahindra-bank-to-acquire-deutsche-bankamprsquos-retail-banking-private-banking-and-wealth-management-business-in-india The acquisition reflects Kotak’s inorganic growth strategy of pursuing targeted opportunities that strengthen its core franchise. Retail Banking DBS Launches First Synthetic Securitisation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 30, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78161/dbs-launches-first-synthetic-securitisation The transaction references a diversified portfolio of corporate loans worth USD 1 billion and forms part of the bank’s broader capital management strategy. Retail Banking Singapore's DBS Bank prices US$2 bil three-year dollar covered bond News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78122/singaporeamp039s-dbs-bank-prices-us2-bil-three-year-dollar-covered-bond The deal was priced at 42 basis points over SOFR mid-swaps, or the secured overnight financing rate, a key US dollar interest rate benchmark. Retail Banking 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 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 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