https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 27 May 2026 12:41:39 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://asia.managersofwealth.com/ https://asia.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png KohanaPHP News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77944/singapore-regulator-seeks-faster-private-bank-onboarding The Monetary Authority of Singapore said lenders should bring account opening times down to within one month by the end of this year. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77937/citigroup-to-accelerate-asia-wealth-expansion-with-major-hiring-push The company plans to hire around 100 private bankers globally, along with nearly 400 additional specialists. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77938/singapore-to-shorten-time-for-the-rich-to-open-private-banking-account-as-part-of-wealth-push These initiatives will see the median time needed to open a private banking account shortened to within a month, down from the current median duration of about six weeks or even longer for more complex cases Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77943/singapore-aims-to-speed-up-private-bank-account-opening-for-wealthy-clients Private banking account opening times for the wealthy will be reduced to within one month by the end of 2026, down from the current duration of about six weeks or longer. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77922/standard-chartered-to-cut-over-15-of-roles-by-2030-as-ai-drive-expands Chief executive Bill Winters said the changes would be felt across the bank’s global network, including hubs in Bengaluru, Shenzhen and Warsaw. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77928/the-2026-australian-wealth-management-summit-returns The highly anticipated 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit will return on 13 August at the Shangri-La Sydney. Wealth and Asset Management News Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77911/standard-chartered-sets-out-sustainable-growth-plan-targeting-18-per-cent-rote-in-2030 Delivering higher quality, diversified and durable growth, with clear milestones to 2028 and beyond. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77905/australiaamprsquos-2026-budget-one-of-the-most-consequential-in-years-for-wealth-managers Australia is well placed to become one of the hottest markets for new investors over the next three years, following the budget, writes Andrew Haslip Wealth and Asset Management News Team Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77906/dbs-remains-committed-to-investing-in-young-singapore-talent-in-ai-era DBS to welcome more than 500 young local talent this year through its Management Associate, Internship and Traineeship programmes Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Friday, May 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77885/standard-chartered-bank-expands-client-wealth-management-solutions In addition to existing premium financing solutions, clients can now enjoy greater flexibility in optimizing their overall balance sheet. Wealth and Asset Management News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77946/deutsche-bank-names-head-of-platform-sales-in-australia Prior to that, he spent close to 15 years with Credit Suisse leading its client solutions business for futures and OTC clearing. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77936/lgt-wealth-management-expands-investment-and-family-advisory-capabilities-with-four-senior-appointments Arthur Bengasino and Tessa Volkmer join as Head of Investment Solutions and Head of Sustainable Investment respectively, while Alina Jeanes and Nicki Sallabank reinforce the firm’s family advisory capability as Specialist and Senior Specialist. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77929/kgi-names-michelle-shi-as-head-ampamp-cio-of-asset-management Shi is an alts specialist whao has joined from UBS Global Wealth Management Executive Moves News Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77930/nomura-asset-management-appoints-chief-investment-strategist He brings extensive experience in translating complex market dynamics into actionable investment insights for financial advisors and institutional clients. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77932/hsbc-private-bank-appoints-onshore-taiwan-market-head HSBC promotes Edward Chiu to Taiwan market head. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77920/uob-private-bank-intensifies-greater-china-expansion-with-appointment-of-new-market-head His dynamic leadership was instrumental in expanding the bank’s customer base, increasing assets under management and deposits while ensuring strict adherence to governance and compliance standards. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77923/fab-private-banking-hires-two-in-singapore The Abu Dhabi private bank has expanded its bench of bankers in the city-state. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77913/barclays-private-bank-to-name-india-diaspora-head-in-singapore Jha, serving gardening leave at Bank of Singapore Ltd., will start at the British bank in July in the city-state, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is private. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77915/australian-unity-hires-from-hesta My journey at HESTA has shaped my professional capabilities in ways I couldn't have imagined Executive Moves News Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77918/commbank-appoints-professor-mary-anne-williams-as-its-first-chief-ai-scientist She joins CommBank from UNSW, where she is currently the Michael J Crouch Chair for Innovation, Founder and Lead of the UNSW Business AI Lab, and Deputy Director of the UNSW AI Institute. Executive Moves News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77947/taiwan-calls-on-domestic-asset-managers-to-scale-up-ampndash-report As part of the effort, the FSC is trying to channel more mandates towards local firms. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77948/asic-chair-joe-longo-speaks-on-tech-council-of-australia-panel The conversation was moderated by Tech Council of Australia Board Adviser Damian Kassabgi, and included Mariana Paun, Chief Business Resilience Officer, Zepto, and Stuart Munro – Group Executive, Group Strategy, Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77949/apra-formalises-three-tiered-approach-to-proportionality-in-banking-prudential-framework It also aligns with APRA’s strategic commitment to get the balance right between its primary mandate for financial safety and stability and other considerations such as competition and efficiency.  Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77924/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 (including via embedded hyperlinks). Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77925/asic-and-aasb-launch-sustainability-reporting-webinar-series The three webinars are designed as introductory and foundational content and are well-suited to smaller and mid-size companies who are planning or are in the capacity building stage of their climate-related financial disclosures. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77916/apra-disqualifies-former-chair-of-xinja-bank-under-the-financial-accountability-regime Ms Edwards is disqualified for a period of six years for failing to comply with her accountability obligations Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77899/asic-issues-early-observations-on-sustainability-reporting-ahead-of-30-june-2026 ASIC welcomes these first sustainability reports and acknowledges the significant effort put in by the preparers. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77901/applebyamprsquos-hong-kong-partner-vincent-chan-secures-seventh-consecutive-alb-offshore-client-choice-recognition His expertise has played a crucial role in numerous significant transactions Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Aggregation Team Friday, May 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77889/australian-ex-fs-director-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison-over-unlicensed-advice From 23 June 2019, Mr Arandez was not licensed or authorised to provide financial services, but he carried on until April 2021 Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Friday, May 15, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77893/apra-consults-on-more-efficient-and-transparent-bank-licensing-framework Written submissions should be sent to [email protected] by 31 July 2026. Legal, Regulation & Compliance News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77950/scam-alert-related-to-banks The HKMA wishes to remind the public that banks will not send SMS or emails with embedded hyperlinks which direct them to the banks’ websites to carry out transactions. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77933/ant-international-wants-sustainability-to-mean-more-than-just-esg The report shows how Ant International is linking cross-border payments, AI tools, embedded finance and fraud prevention to its wider financial inclusion strategy. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77934/thailandamprsquos-promptpay-as-a-blueprint-to-modernize-trade-finance-and-infrastructure Trade finance is plagued with inefficiencies due to manual processes and disconnected workflows. FinTech News Aggregation Team Friday, May 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77935/pohon-dana-selects-oradian-to-scale-digital-lending Indonesia lender Pohon Dana partners Oradian to strengthen scalable digital lending infrastructure and operational control FinTech News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77926/franklin-templeton-and-digift-forge-tokenization-alliance Franklin Templeton’s Benji Technology Platform and related tokenization products are being made available through DigiFT’s MAS-licensed platform. FinTech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77917/big-banks-use-openaiamprsquos-daybreak-for-cybersecurity-defence Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have turned to the OpenAI model – known as GPT-5.5-Cyber – after Anthropic restricted access to Mythos to a group of US technology companies. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77897/asia-adds-just-1-fintech-unicorn-in-q1-2026 Juspay raised $50m in January to hit a $1.2b valuation. FinTech News Aggregation Team Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77898/bc-card-strengthens-customer-protection-through-new-security-patents Until now, card payments and balance checks have largely relied on dedicated private networks with domestic wallet operators, which reduced the need for additional verification. FinTech News Team Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77863/ai-in-the-family-office Privacy, Efficiency and Institutional Rigor FinTech News Team Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77864/fis-to-streamline-reconciliations-for-australiaamprsquos-commbank The Sydney-based financial institution will use FIS Data Integrity Manager to enhance its reconciliation operations. FinTech News Team Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77945/royal-london-asset-management-expands-relationship-with-ssampampc-to-service-new-australian-funds SS&C will provide its full suite of fund administration services to the funds, including fund accounting, unit pricing, transfer agency, valuation and tax/financial reporting. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77940/the-secret-of-working-with-hnw-clients With more and more firms pivoting to focus on high-net-worth clients, Daniel Harris, head of Melbourne private wealth firm GWPO, has shared his tips to working with this client base. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77941/japanamprsquos-chikyoren-picks-local-and-us-asset-managers-for-domestic-infrastructure-mandate Marunouchi Infrastructure is the alternative investment arm of Mitsubishi Corporation. Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77942/nomura-to-launch-new-etf-designed-to-track-performance-of-nikkei-japan-entertainment-content-stock-index-total-return-on-tse It consists of 20 stocks with the largest market capitalizations and represents the price movements of Japanese entertainment and content-related equities. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77921/marketleading-institutional-fund-platform-gordian-capital-part-of-iq-eq-secures-dfsa-approval-to-establish-presence-at-difc This licence will serve experienced investment professionals who require institutional, regulated, physical and operational fund infrastructure, with the Gordian team handling the business and operational management of each fund, freeing clients to concen Alternative Investments News Team Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77910/fitch-affirms-wh-group-at-amp039bbbamp039-outlook-stable The ratings also reflect a conservative balance sheet and solid access to funding. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77878/lazard-japanese-strategic-equity-new-to-select-50 This lean structure enables them to follow a rigorous, debate-driven process that relies heavily on the judgement and skills of the individuals involved. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77852/jpmam-launches-private-equity-evergreen-strategy-in-apac JP Morgan Asset Management’s Evergreen Private Equity Strategy via SICAV Part II is available to eligible Apac investors. Alternative Investments News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77856/hillhouse-to-buy-merceramprsquos-asia-private-client-services-business The deal focuses on partnership to drive the next phase of long-term growth. Alternative Investments News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77845/japanese-investment-in-cayman-funds-rises-to-853-billion The figures point to continued Japanese demand for Cayman-domiciled fund vehicles Alternative Investments 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 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 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 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 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 News Aggregation Team Monday, February 23, 2026 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77435/moore-australia-appoints-michael-sutherland-as-national-head-of-quality Sutherland has 12 years of experience in audit, quality and governance across both professional services and the public sector. Tax News Aggregation Team Thursday, February 05, 2026 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77346/14858-tax-residents-failing-to-declare-offshore-accounts It said this was to avoid penalties and legal action under the Income Tax Act 1967. Tax News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77336/experts-warn-undisclosed-offshore-accounts-raise-red-flags-despite-legality Analysts warn that the scale of undisclosed offshore wealth linked to Malaysians raises serious concerns over tax evasion, money laundering and governance failures Tax News Aggregation Team Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77003/super-trustees-push-for-taxpayer-bailout-after-first-guardian-failure The company told shareholders on Monday it had written to Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino for assistance for the almost 1100 Netwealth customers who invested $101 million into the defective scheme via its platform. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76902/as-wealthy-koreans-flock-overseas-in-search-of-greener-pastures-experts-blame-inheritence-tax The exodus of affluent Koreans is expected to result in an outflow of approximately $15.2 billion in assets. Tax News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77939/julius-baeramp039s-malhotra-on-india-exits-and-nri-asset-rise Despite losing its onshore CEO and a dozen senior bankers to domestic rivals, Julius Baer’s Rahul Malhotra tells Citywire the firm is in hiring mode and leveraging its 'Global Indian' strategy to capture a major surge in NRI assets Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77912/banking-intelligence-insights-five-strategic-takeaways-for-banking-leaders Banks are also seeking to leverage AI at scale to make decisions faster, using a more complete view of the customer, their balance sheet, and the market—while supporting decisions that are transparent, traceable, and defensible. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77919/financing-asiaamprsquos-transition-from-risk-to-readiness There is a clear need to build a diversified pool of energy sources, which has further strengthened the case for investments in clean energy and regional power grids. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, May 18, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77895/hong-kong-draws-global-family-offices-as-ipo-boom-and-tax-perks-outshine-mideast-strife Wealthy families pivot to Hong Kong as tax breaks and a surging IPO market eclipse Middle East turmoil Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77861/luxury-retail-rental-growth-slows-globally-as-market-turns-selective Singapore leads regionally at 2% growth. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77855/middle-eastern-banks-tap-china-growth-by-beefing-up-presence-in-hong-kong Gulf lenders have been expanding outside of their home turfs in the Middle East and beyond in recent years Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Thursday, May 07, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77843/leading-law-firm-for-8-areas-in-benchmark-litigation-asia-pacific-2026 Amarjit Kaur and Jocelyn Tsao also continue to be listed in Benchmark Litigation's Top 100 Women in Litigation, Asia Pacific. Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77837/survey-on-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smesamprsquo-credit-conditions-for-first-quarter-2026 The perception of a more difficult credit approval stance may not necessarily reflect actual difficulties faced by SMEs in obtaining bank credit as the perception could be affected by a number of factors, such as media / news reports, business conditions Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 06, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77842/vietnamamprsquos-ultra-wealth-population-to-grow-4th-fastest-globally-in-5-years "Vietnam’s near 60% rise underlines the speed at which new centers of wealth are forming across Southeast Asia." Comment, Analysis & Research News Team Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77825/from-fragmentation-to-framework-why-insurance-based-wealth-solutions-are-anchoring-asiaamprsquos-wealth-planning Despite this scale, succession and longterm planning remain underdeveloped in parts of the region. Comment, Analysis & Research News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77927/korean-banks-see-overseas-net-income-rise-by-2-percent-in-2025 The net profit from overseas accounted for 9.8 percent of their total income at 24.1 trillion won, the data showed. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77914/citibank-korea-achieved-strong-q1-result Return on equity for the quarter rose 3.81 percentage points to 9.73 percent. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77880/ocbc-partners-with-australia-to-boost-southeast-asia-trade-and-investment The partnership brings together OCBC’s regional banking network and financing capabilities with the Australian government’s policy expertise. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77866/hsbc-singapore-launches-health-and-longevity-services-for-affluent-clients The move reflects a broader shift among wealth management clients toward holistic approaches to wealth that combine financial planning with health and quality-of-life considerations. Retail Banking News Team Monday, May 11, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77851/fitch-revises-outlook-on-citibank-taiwan-to-positive-on-parent-rating-action-ratings-affirmed A full list of rating actions is at the end of this Rating Action Commentary. Retail Banking News Team Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77795/standard-chartered-bank-india-honoured-with-multiple-prestigious-titles-at-the-2026-global-banking-ampamp-finance-review-awards The 2026 Global Banking & Finance Review Awards celebrate excellence across the global financial services sector, recognising institutions that demonstrate innovation, performance, and a commitment to delivering superior value to clients. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, April 24, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77774/ant-international-strengthens-cross-border-payments-with-privacy-upgrade Under the new framework, all data handled by Alipay+ is encrypted before processing and remains protected throughout the transaction lifecycle. Retail Banking News Team Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77765/clearbank-names-tazapay-as-first-singaporean-client-strengthening-asiaampndasheurope-payments-corridor The partnership also builds on Tazapay’s expanding multijurisdictional regulatory footprint, with active licenses in Singapore, US, Canada, and Australia, and further approvals underway across Europe, UAE, and Hong Kong. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77758/banks-lag-tech-firms-in-driving-credit-card-use Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged. Retail Banking News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 22, 2026 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/77759/thunes-expands-cross-border-payments-network-to-new-zealand The New Zealand launch adds to Thunes’ wider push to expand cross-border payment coverage across Asia Pacific. Retail Banking 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76916/dbs-hong-kong-launches-regional-investment-corridors-initiative-to-forge-new-cross-border-growth-channels-across-asia Inaugural event, themed “Japan’s Investment Horizon: Exploring Inbound & Outbound Opportunities”, bridges private capital opportunities between Hong Kong and Japan Investment Bank News Aggregation Team Friday, September 26, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76836/crampeacutedit-agricole-corporate-and-investment-bank-and-indosuez-wealth-management-inaugurate-new-singapore-office-to-support-local-and-regional-growth-momentum This relocation aligns with Crédit Agricole Group’s long-term strategy for Asia-Pacific, driving operational efficiency, deepening synergies across business lines, and creating a future-ready environment for clients and employees. Investment Bank News Team Friday, September 05, 2025 1:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/76720/deutsche-bank-closes-usd-184m-eca-financing-for-thailandamprsquos-thaicom10-satellite-project The loan will finance STI’s commercial contract with France’s Airbus Defence & Space to manufacture the new Software Defined High Throughput Satellite (SD-HTS). Investment Bank 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 News Team Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 am https://asia.managersofwealth.com/article/75369/trumpamprsquos-climate-policy-and-its-impact-on-investments In practice, this means that the US no longer has to submit a climate action plan to the United Nations every five years. 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