Private banking
DBS, OCBC, UOB could benefit as the Middle East’s ultra-rich relook where to park their billions
The three local lenders have all spent years expanding their private banking capabilities to capture a growth in global wealth flows
Apac to lead Swiss private bank EFG’s growth; region contributes 25% of AUM
Hong Kong remains a core market with an established wealth ecosystem and its position as a gateway to China
Gulf wealth clients staying put for now, but Singapore may see inflows if conflict persists
Hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to remain resilient due to economic opportunities and infrastructure, say industry players
Intermediaries see shift to fixed income ahead of rate cuts, eye new markets for growth: BOS survey
Alternative investments and exchange-traded funds are also expected to see more demand
Beyond the dollar: Rethinking the US-heavy portfolio
What are actionable diversification strategies—including European value, high-grade Emerging Market debt, and non-US innovation—to employ as investors go "beyond USD"?
HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead its private bank
Liu will start in her new role in early January
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’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 ...
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
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
