Who's Who in Private Banking (March 2026)

Discipline is not a mood, but a plan you can follow when the pressure piles on. A basic set of rules should be short and strong.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Translating the art of stewardship into action

When managing one’s wealth and investments, make stillness, simplicity and discipline your three mantras in an age of noise

From left: Wengmun Loh, head of dealing Singapore; Ken Sze, head of investment Asia; Evonne Tan, head of private bank Singapore; Shun Wei Ong, head of discretionary portfolio management Singapore; and Stephen Zhu, senior discretionary portfolio manager.

Private banking enters a more institutional era as UHNW clients reshape expectations

Rising client sophistication is redefining private banking, demanding institutional investment discipline, broader access and integrated advisory capabilities

It is easier to build optionality today, with a broad range of asset classes, markets and investment vehicles available to investors.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Why optionality matters more than optimisation right now

The former gives investors flexibility to pivot as markets are reshaped by rapidly changing forces

‘Succession planning isn’t simply about safeguarding assets. It’s about managing relationships across generations. This means being present for those building the legacy as well as the successor inheriting
responsibility,’ says Foo Tian Ong, regional head for South-east Asia and Singapore location head at Standard Chartered Global Private Bank.

Securing what matters most, for the next generation

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank provides advisory, access and support for what’s next

‘What families are navigating today is fundamentally different from previous
generations. It is the complexity of today’s
environment that demands a broader advisory approach, one that integrates business, investments and family
considerations to preserve wealth across generations,’ says Paul Chua, head of family office and wealth advisory, Bank of Singapore.

Rethinking succession planning amid the largest wealth transfer in history

The old playbook no longer works. Wealth planning now demands a more integrated, holistic approach

Concerns are growing over private credit's exposure to software companies, with fears that AI could materially disrupt their business models.
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Private credit: Weathering a perfect storm?

Despite pressures, the industry is growing, as has its potential impact on bank earnings and credit metrics

Given China's dominance in the production of rare earth elements, investments elsewhere are expected to accelerate amid rising world demand.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Turning scarcity into an investment edge

The current market landscape necessitates a resilient portfolio that can also benefit from bouts of market stress

Women’s health has historically been under-researched and under-funded.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Women’s health is wealth

As Asia’s population ages and healthcare demands rise, femtech is emerging as a mainstream growth opportunity

Disagreements can arise as families expand and dynamics shift. Family governance helps to resolve issues constructively.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Four principles for wealth succession in a complex world

Amid never-ending changes, resilience cannot be left to good intentions alone

Succession works best when families treat it as stewardship, shares Chew Mun Yew, managing director and head of UOB Private Bank.
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Asia’s generational wealth shift: What families can do to protect their legacy

Succession is no longer a single handover event – it is a long-term process demanding foresight, governance and shared direction, says managing director and head of UOB Private Bank