Managers of Wealth - Asia https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:47:19 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Asia KohanaPHP Prudential Hong Kong expands headquarters across Swire Properties’ towers News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78470/prudential-hong-kong-expands-headquarters-across-swire-propertiesamprsquo-towers There would be a “double-digit percentage increase in floor area following the office consolidation”, according to a Swire Properties spokesman. Wealth and Asset Management BNP Paribas Courts Asia’s Next Generation of Wealth News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78460/bnp-paribas-courts-asiaamprsquos-next-generation-of-wealth The four-day programme extends the bank’s existing NextGen offering, which has traditionally focused on emerging successors between the ages of 25 and 40. Wealth and Asset Management Partners Group closes USD 1 billion private credit mandate in Asia News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78452/partners-group-closes-usd-1-billion-private-credit-mandate-in-asia The mandate will invest in senior and junior direct lending opportunities in Asia-Pacific, housing a diversified portfolio of high-quality credits spanning multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Wealth and Asset Management Ping An Wealth Management H1 net profit falls 21% year-on-year; AUM drops below 1 trillion yuan mark News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78453/ping-an-wealth-management-h1-net-profit-falls-21-year-on-year-aum-drops-below-1-trillion-yuan-mark This performance stands in contrast to the overall industry trajectory. Wealth and Asset Management Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78446/singapore-banksamprsquo-2026-profitability-lifted-by-wealth-fee-growth The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining. Wealth and Asset Management Yomiuri: MUFG to Strengthen Wealth Management Services in Asia, Deputy Chairman Says News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78436/yomiuri-mufg-to-strengthen-wealth-management-services-in-asia-deputy-chairman-says Yasushi Itagaki: In countries belonging to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitalization of finance. Wealth and Asset Management Affin Bank’s Wong Kok Hong: Diversification remains the foundation of portfolio construction News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78437/affin-bankamprsquos-wong-kok-hong-diversification-remains-the-foundation-of-portfolio-construction The Malaysian firm has onboarded more covered call strategies for income generation, Affin Bank’s head of wealth investment advisory, Wong Kok Hong tells FSA. Wealth and Asset Management MAS eases family office tax rules, widens AML checks as Singapore vies for global wealth News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78425/mas-eases-family-office-tax-rules-widens-aml-checks-as-singapore-vies-for-global-wealth The Republic continues to emphasise transparency and strong governance as it sharpens its appeal as a well-regulated financial hub Wealth and Asset Management 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 Shaw and Partners adds three to private wealth team News Aggregation Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78481/shaw-and-partners-adds-three-to-private-wealth-team Shaw and Partners has strengthened its private wealth business with three senior investment advisers from Macquarie, Morgan Stanley and Canaccord Genuity. Executive Moves Former NZ Super investment head lands chief executive role News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78472/former-nz-super-investment-head-lands-chief-executive-role He is currently a member of Datacom Group's audit, risk and remuneration board sub-committees and chairs the board of Parnell District School in Auckland. Executive Moves Fireblocks Taps Former SEC Acting Chairman Elad Roisman as Regulatory Chief News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78474/fireblocks-taps-former-sec-acting-chairman-elad-roisman-as-regulatory-chief Roisman brings experience spanning the SEC, the US Senate and private legal practice to the role. Executive Moves UOB Names Tan Choon Hin Head of ASEAN and Greater China News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78475/uob-names-tan-choon-hin-head-of-asean-and-greater-china Tan Choon Hin will also oversee UOB's FDI Advisory unit, which has already backed more than 300 cross-border expansion plans worth S$5.6 billion. Executive Moves LGT Wealth India Appoints Harsh Agarwal as Chief Investment Officer, Equities News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78463/lgt-wealth-india-appoints-harsh-agarwal-as-chief-investment-officer-equities He has managed long-only and long-short equity strategies, with experience in portfolio construction, risk management and the use of quantitative techniques alongside fundamental research. Executive Moves Max White Leaves Schroders Wealth After More Than 10 Years News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78464/max-white-leaves-schroders-wealth-after-more-than-10-years White referred to his time in London at Cazenove Capital and in Singapore, saying he had worked with colleagues, clients and partners across countries and continents. Executive Moves VP Bank Names New Singapore Chief Risk Officer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78459/vp-bank-names-new-singapore-chief-risk-officer In his new role, Koo will be responsible for the branch’s risk, control and operational functions, with a focus on governance and risk management as VP Bank seeks to expand its business in the region. Executive Moves Etiqa Insurance Singapore Names Claudia Soh CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78450/etiqa-insurance-singapore-names-claudia-soh-ceo During her interim leadership, she steered the company through what Etiqa describes as a period of sustained growth and transformation, with a focus on operational efficiency, innovation and customer experience. Executive Moves DBS announces senior-level appointments, grooming talent from within News Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78438/dbs-announces-senior-level-appointments-grooming-talent-from-within Names new Heads of DBS Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia Executive Moves Penny Low Joins Bank of Singapore as the Bank Continues to Strengthen Its Greater China & North Asia Franchise News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78439/penny-low-joins-bank-of-singapore-as-the-bank-continues-to-strengthen-its-greater-china-ampamp-north-asia-franchise Ms Low brings close to 20 years of industry experience across investment banking and private banking. Executive Moves Keynote Address by Daniel Wang, Executive Director, Insurance Department, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at Singapore College of Insurance Graduation Ceremony 2026 on 20 August 2026 News Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78482/keynote-address-by-daniel-wang-executive-director-insurance-department-monetary-authority-of-singapore-at-singapore-college-of-insurance-graduation-ceremony-2026-on-20-august-2026 Today’s achievement reflects not only what you have learned, but also the discipline you have displayed in balancing study with work, family and other commitments. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Federal Court declares Netwealth contravened the Corporations Act in relation to First Guardian News Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78484/federal-court-declares-netwealth-contravened-the-corporations-act-in-relation-to-first-guardian More than $100 million was paid to over 1,000 affected investors in January 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance APRA to strengthen superannuation investment governance News Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78485/apra-to-strengthen-superannuation-investment-governance The Government today announced a proposed compensation scheme that would provide superannuation members with a clearer pathway to compensation where significant losses arise because trustees have failed to meet their obligations. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Three Carey Olsen partners recognised among top offshore litigators in Asia News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78461/three-carey-olsen-partners-recognised-among-top-offshore-litigators-in-asia Carey Olsen has more lawyers featured in this year's list than any other firm. Legal, Regulation & Compliance Carey Olsen shortlisted for Offshore Law Firm of the Year at the Asia Legal Awards 2026 News Team Tuesday, August 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78456/carey-olsen-shortlisted-for-offshore-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-asia-legal-awards-2026 The winners of the Asia Legal Awards 2026 will be announced at an awards ceremony in Singapore on 10 September 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance China's central bank to strengthen financial support for key areas News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78443/chinaamp039s-central-bank-to-strengthen-financial-support-for-key-areas The central bank has also continued to optimize structural monetary policy tools and further improve the financing structure. Legal, Regulation & Compliance 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 Singapore wealthtech platform Keenai partners with Fullerton Fund Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78478/singapore-wealthtech-platform-keenai-partners-with-fullerton-fund-management Fullerton Fund Management will provide the new wealthtech platform with SGD-denominated investment strategies. FinTech Ripple Breaks Into Korea’s Regional Banking Market News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78467/ripple-breaks-into-koreaamprsquos-regional-banking-market The bank will use Ripple Payments for cross-border remittances, becoming the first regional lender in South Korea to deploy the technology. FinTech Latham Named a Top Cybersecurity and Data Law Firm in Asia News Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78457/latham-named-a-top-cybersecurity-and-data-law-firm-in-asia The firm was recognized for our market-leading cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. FinTech MUFG trials blockchain settlement for Japanese Government Bond repo trades News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78444/mufg-trials-blockchain-settlement-for-japanese-government-bond-repo-trades MUFG says it is following in the footsteps of contemporaries in Europe and US, where intraday government bond repo transactions have rapidly expanded, and commercial services for intraday US Treasury repo are already in operation. FinTech 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 Manulife Singapore Launches New Indexed-Linked Solutions to Support Wealth Growth, Income and Legacy Planning News Aggregation Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78479/manulife-singapore-launches-new-indexed-linked-solutions-to-support-wealth-growth-income-and-legacy-planning As Singapore's mass affluent segment grows¹, wealth planning priorities are becoming more complex, especially amid longer life expectancies, rising financial responsibilities and continued market uncertainty. Alternative Investments AIA Raises Earnings Outlook After Strong First Half News Aggregation Team Friday, August 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78480/aia-raises-earnings-outlook-after-strong-first-half AIA Group has reported a strong first half of 2026, with value of new business (VONB) rising 10 percent year-on-year at constant exchange rates to a record $3.21 billion. Alternative Investments Singapore Targets Fund Managers With Tax Exemption, Talent Measures News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78473/singapore-targets-fund-managers-with-tax-exemption-talent-measures The proposed tax exemption is expected to take effect from 2027. Alternative Investments Taiwan to host international investment event to boost asset management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78465/taiwan-to-host-international-investment-event-to-boost-asset-management The event will take place from November 3 to November 13. Alternative Investments Bell Financial reports 133% NPAT rise in H1 News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78449/bell-financial-reports-133-npat-rise-in-h1 The launch of the Bell Potter Private Wealth platform helped the firm report a 133 per cent increase in first-half net profit after tax. Alternative Investments Foreign banks eye bigger Vietnam role News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78441/foreign-banks-eye-bigger-vietnam-role Several foreign banks operate in Vietnam through branches, and more could enter under the government's plan to establish international financial centers, analysts said, though key details remain unclear. Alternative Investments 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 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 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 Australians struggle to navigate super and age pension divide News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78471/australians-struggle-to-navigate-super-and-age-pension-divide The findings come as 2.7 million Australians ages 65 and over rely on the Age Pension, including around two-thirds receiving the full rate and one-third receiving a part pension. Comment, Analysis & Research Asia insurance rates fall 5% in Q2 2026 as competition intensifies News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78476/asia-insurance-rates-fall-5-in-q2-2026-as-competition-intensifies Cyber pricing dropped 8% across the region. Comment, Analysis & Research Deutsche Private Bank’s Cora Chiu: Infrastructure is at the core of global themes News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78477/deutsche-private-bankamprsquos-cora-chiu-infrastructure-is-at-the-core-of-global-themes From an asset allocation perspective, these trends reinforce the role of alternatives as strategic portfolio building blocks rather than tactical allocations. Comment, Analysis & Research Why India's Super-Rich Are Buying A 'Plan B' Abroad For Their Families News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78462/why-indiaamp039s-super-rich-are-buying-a-amp039plan-bamp039-abroad-for-their-families A growing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals are now looking at overseas residency and citizenship as part of their long-term wealth strategy. Comment, Analysis & Research Jay Kim: Investigations Leader in Hong Kong News Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78468/jay-kim-investigations-leader-in-hong-kong With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Kim applies advanced analytics, forensic technology, and data science techniques to help clients identify risks, uncover misconduct, and develop practical solutions for complex business and legal challenges. Comment, Analysis & Research Bottom Line: Radiant World – when business risk becomes wealth risk News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78445/bottom-line-radiant-world-ampndash-when-business-risk-becomes-wealth-risk Intesa Sanpaolo said it had €200 million of exposure and had booked provisions against it. Comment, Analysis & Research Protecting clients from ‘fake news’ News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78447/protecting-clients-from-amplsquofake-newsamprsquo Information flow is becoming a pressure point for advisers and wealth managers as they educate clients on the ‘reality of information’ and lack of market transparency. Comment, Analysis & Research Singapore speeds up bank onboarding to woo family offices after scandal News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78454/singapore-speeds-up-bank-onboarding-to-woo-family-offices-after-scandal Lawyers believe this call is reshaping how family offices, their advisers and compliance teams approach establishment in the city-state. Comment, Analysis & Research India financial technology spending to grow 21% annually News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78431/india-financial-technology-spending-to-grow-21-annually The wider enterprise market is forecast at 15.5%. Comment, Analysis & Research 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 Westpac to reshape software engineering with Amp Frontier Corporation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78466/westpac-to-reshape-software-engineering-with-amp-frontier-corporation The partnership aims to unlock new ways of working for Westpac’s engineers, allowing them to spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time solving complex customer and business challenges. Retail Banking Visa Launches New Infinite Cards for Affluent Customers in Malaysia News Aggregation Team Monday, August 17, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78458/visa-launches-new-infinite-cards-for-affluent-customers-in-malaysia The invitation-only Visa Infinite Private sits at the top of the refreshed three-tier offering. Retail Banking HSBC and Clifford Capital Back Cadeler With €180 Million Green Facility News Aggregation Team Friday, August 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/78440/hsbc-and-clifford-capital-back-cadeler-with-ampeuro180-million-green-facility The unsecured green loan initially amounts to 60 million euro and includes an optional accordion of a further 120 million euro, potentially bringing the total facility to 180 million euro. Retail Banking 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 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 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 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