Wealth & Investing
Manulife issues record US$300 million life policy for a single client
The sale reflects a nascent but growing use of insurance for legacy and succession planning among high-net-worth families
Hedge funds that piled into US Bitcoin funds are first to exit
A shift in price momentum is partly the reason. Bitcoin has fallen with, and at times faster than, the macro risks it was meant to hedge
World’s biggest private equity houses struggle to exit China deals
The challenge comes as higher interest rates depress valuations and firms face a more mature, competitive industry
DBS partners Granite Asia to provide capital, financing for high-growth companies in Asia
Collaboration opens up investment opportunities for DBS wealth clients
DBS, OCBC, UOB may grab attention as Fed shifts stance, copes with new tariff uncertainty
Even if interest rates are bottoming, the normalisation of net interest margins at the three banks may continue through 2026
How a US$15 million Chinese pork deal turned into a cautionary tale for foreign investors
Behind-the-scenes moves, including a surprise restructuring, have left Chuming Group’s backers vexed and puzzled
Why Asia’s family offices are moving to multi-hub models
Even as market access broadens, Singapore remains the centre for governance and oversight
Is an AI price war about to begin?
Assumptions underpinning valuations of big US groups might be too optimistic
How to invest in the Year of the Fire Horse
Investors should be prepared to ride the momentum wherever it unfolds in 2026, and change horses when necessary
Investing in China in the Year of the Horse
Technology and innovation present opportunities while structural reforms create a healthier, innovation-friendly investment environment
