Private banking

Private bank UBP rolls out VCC fund with S$200 million in commitments

The fund will invest in fixed-income strategies; a second fund to be launched next year will invest in a hedge fund of funds

Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Basel.
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Bank J. Safra Sarasin’s long-term commitment to Asia’s growing wealth

For 185 years, the J. Safra Group has embodied deep financial strength and a steadfast long-term vision, rooted in the legacy of the Safra family, one of the world’s leading banking families, serving ...

Africa is managing to pull investment from large Middle Eastern sovereign funds, ultra high net-worth individuals and corporates seeking expansion, according to Barclays.

Barclays sees surge in Africa, Asia cross-border deal flows

The Middle East, India and Singapore are doing more transactions in the region, and this will likely increase in 2026

The late Goh Cheng Liang was among Singapore's richest, according to Forbes' ranking.

Skipping a generation: Lessons from the late Nippon Paint tycoon’s inheritance play

For families planning to hand over wealth directly to the third generation, the grandchildren’s tax residency is important

Nearly two-thirds of HSBC's global private banking clients in Singapore are entrepreneurs, says the lender's head of global private banking.

HSBC launches ‘entrepreneurial wealth proposition’ in Singapore

A recent report by the lender names the Republic as entrepreneurs’ top destination for wealth and relocation

Barclays is in the process of setting up a booking centre in Singapore, which it aims to make operational next year.

Barclays hires 3 private bankers from JP Morgan, LGT, Deutsche Bank for Singapore

British lender also relocates senior banker from London as it expands coverage across Asia

Evonne Tan, head of Barclays Private Bank Singapore.
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Passing on wealth: Why families must talk before it’s too late

How can families and wealth managers bridge differing priorities to ensure wealth positively impacts future generations? Howie Lim finds out.

As an advisory-first bank, Hong Leong Bank focuses on understanding each client’s full financial picture, including their aspirations, priorities and multi-generational goals, rather than taking a product-driven approach.
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Heritage meets ambition: Asian bank’s strategy to capture the emerging wealth class in the region

As South-east Asia prepares for an unprecedented transfer of capital, Hong Leong Bank’s tie-up with Lombard Odier brings time-tested global asset management expertise to this growing market

Barclays says Asia "remains a central priority" for its global private banking business.

Barclays’ Singapore private bank business unaffected by Asia head’s exit

UK lender says Nitin Singh’s departure is part of restructuring to simplify local business structures

HSBC's appointments include country desk head and relationship manager roles.

HSBC Global Private Banking appoints new senior leadership across S-E Asia, Australia markets

The lender is continuing to build momentum across the region by investing in top talent and deepening cross-border capabilities, says Tommy Leung, head of global private banking for South Asia