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WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity
WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity
Banks, insurers, and asset managers in Asia Pacific (APAC) could soon be faced with a partial transition of new wealth flows to WealthTechs. What can...
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Siam Commercial Bank targets top wealth manager spot in Thailand
SCB CEO expects Thai assets to exceed $1t by 2028.
StanChart's cost-cutting to weigh on 2025 profits but wealth segment strong
The bank should be able to manage real estate challenges in Hong Kong, China, SoKor, says S&P.
HK’s young affluent families eye HK$18m in savings, but lack plans
Only a third of respondents have financial strategies to meet their needs.
Top 25 banks’ market cap rises 27.1% in Q4 2024
ICBC is APAC’s top bank in terms of market cap; DBS rises to 23rd spot.
Japanese banks seek M&As overseas
MUFG has spent a billion dollars buying a stake in fintechs.
HSBC India launches premium credit card for private banking clients
Wealthy cardholders in India increased their credit card spending by 87% in 2023.
Wealth transfer a critical topic for APAC advisers: survey
Sensitivity to talking about death and inheritance is named as the top challenge.
Standard Chartered eyes $200b in net new money in next five years
The bank plans to expand its relationship manager team by 50%.
Siam Commercial Bank inks MOU with Thailand Privilege Card
It will provide financing and investment services to card members.
MUFG Bank to acquire robo-advisor WealthNavi for $662m
The bank is offering 1,950 yen per share.
WealthTech Endowus breaks US$7b mark in assets under advice
Its Private Wealth client offering has surpassed US$2b in assets managed.
Endowus Hong Kong’s client base increased sevenfold
The group has surpassed US$200m in private markets and hedge funds.
HSBC unveils invitation-only credit card for ultra wealthy clients
It debuted in Hong Kong and will launch in Singapore and India next.
Bank of Singapore nabs BOCHK banker as market head for GC Hong Kong
Chi brings over 20 years of experience into her new role.
Citi poaches JPMorgan banker to lead FX institutional sales in 4 APAC regions
Anand Goyal will begin in December, and will be based in Singapore.
Digital wealth platform Arta Finance launches in Singapore
Arta said that 1.6 million non-SG investors will have $4.8t in assets in the city by 2028.
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