Wealth Management

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.

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.

7 in 10 consumers use ‘financial gymnastics’ to maximise rewards

Credit cards remain to be the top choice, with 47% saying that this drives their usage decisions.