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

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

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

‘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

‘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

Concerns are growing over private credit's exposure to software companies, with fears that AI could materially disrupt their business models.
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Private credit: Weathering a perfect storm?

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

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

Women’s health is wealth

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