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Technology
2 July 2026

OCBC Unveils Avatar Banking In Wealth Management, To Hire 600 RMs In Consumer Banking Wealth Arm

OCBC is deploying an AI-native bank mobile app in the region – incorporating two avatars to offer...

Legal
2 July 2026

Standard Chartered Fails To Strike Out $2.7 billion 1MDB-Linked Claim In Singapore

The bank reiterated its point that the claims against it are “without merit.” ...

People Moves
2 July 2026

M&G Investments Appoints APAC Compliance Head

The new appointee formerly worked at UBS Asset Management. ...

M and A
2 July 2026

Deals Of The Day: The Latest In Wealth Management M&A – FactSet, TIFIN.AI

The latest mergers, acquisitions and other corporate actions in the wealth management sector. ...

People Moves
1 July 2026

Singapore-Based EAM Recruits Senior Ex-UBS Relationship Managers

Both joiners worked previously for UBS in Singapore. ...

WM Market Reports
1 July 2026

EMEA Region Set Pace For Strongest 2025 Wealth Growth, Followed By Americas – UBS Study

Among the mass of details, the report said that Switzerland continued to top the ranking for...

People Moves
1 July 2026

HSBC Names Offshore Taiwan Market Head

The bank said it is "doubling down" on Taiwan-related private banking business as well as aiming to...

Investment Strategies
1 July 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Baillie Gifford Highlights Benefits Of Undervalued Emerging Markets

In an interview with this news service, Qian Zhang, investment specialist in the emerging markets...

Philanthropy
1 July 2026

Prudential Singapore Leans Into Financial Literacy Trend

The programme, which is aimed at children in Singapore, is part of a wider narrative on the...

Investment Strategies
30 June 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Investment Managers Remain Upbeat On Emerging Markets' Outlook

Investment managers – Edmond de Rothschild, Guinness Global Investors and Franklin Templeton –...

Comment & Analysis results for Archive

Company Profiles
8 April 2025

Independence Remains Big EAM Force; Sector Faces Compliance Challenges – HP Wealth Management

This news service talks to HP Wealth Management, an external asset manager founded in 2009 against...

Asset Management
7 April 2025

The Forces Shaping Singapore's, Asia's EAM Sector

This news service prides itself on its coverage of external asset managers, family offices and...

Company Profiles
18 March 2025

An Urgent Need To Take Protection Vs Physical, Cyber Threats Up A Level

We talk to experts in physical and cyber security catering to the needs of wealthy individuals. In...

Strategy
28 February 2025

Private Banks' Onboarding Limitations Revealed – And How To Fix Them

Client onboarding in private banking is riddled with inefficiencies – not just for high-risk...

Technology
19 February 2025

The Soaring Trend Of AI "Co-Pilots" In Wealth Management

We hear much commentary today about the use of AI "co-pilots" in financial services. What do they...

New Products
6 February 2025

Private Aviation's Investment Allure Weathers Turbulent Times

Rising wealth, discontent with the irritations of routine commercial flights, and the desire to...

Family Business Insights
5 February 2025

Hong Kong Transport Dynasty Figure Sets Out Succession Approach

We talk to a prominent figure in Hong Kong's business sector and transportation industry –...

Company Profiles
6 January 2025

Financial Planning, "Jumbo" Life Insurance And More: In Conversation With Grandtag

We talk to a financial consultancy working in Asia with HNW and UHNW clients. In particular, the...

Investment Strategies
19 December 2024

2025 Private Credit Predictions: An Expert Perspective

A 26-year veteran of the alternative investments sphere – including private credit – explains...

Investment Strategies
18 November 2024

US Equities, Dollar Delivers Ringing Endorsement Of Trump. What Now? – WELREX - Part 2

We publish the second part of this analysis which examines the implications of the US presidential...