Bolstering the product capabilities of its private banking unit, Standard Chartered has named a private markets head for South and Southeast Asia. Khoo has close to 20 years of wealth management ...

A former HSBC banker has joined Hong Leong to lead its wealth management business. Jeffrey Yap has joined Malaysia-headquartered Hong Leong Bank as its regional head of wealth management, according to ...

The narrative of Artificial Intelligence as a job destroyer is giving way to a more optimistic perspective. A global study shows how AI can elevate human skills, redefine leadership, and foster ...

Hong Kong’s independent family office trade association has announced the leadership team for its third term, including a new chair. FOAHK celebrates its fifth anniversary as it was established in ...

Geneva-headquartered Union Bancaire Privée has hired a 30-year veteran as its market head for the Philippines, finews.asia has learned. Lai has around 30 years of private banking and private markets ...

US lender Citi has announced some personnel changes to its markets sales team for China. Citi has appointed Jeff Wu as head of markets sales for China, according to an internal note. He will relocate ...

A survey of economists conducted by the World Economic Forum reveals widespread skepticism about the global economy in 2025, with the threat of recession, fragmentation and long-term change around the ...

Credit Suisse's integration into UBS is becoming more apparent, with a notable example being the UBS logo now displayed on the former CS headquarters. This is more than just a bank building. The ...

London-based Barclays has announced the appointment of a head of equities for Asia Pacific. Barclays has appointed Paul Johnson as head of equities for Asia Pacific, according to a statement. Based in ...

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has withdrawn from a major UN-sponsored climate initiative. The move, explained to clients by Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand, signals a significant ...

Geneva-headquartered Union Bancaire Privée recorded higher profits in 2024 due to an increase in income across the board. UBP’s 2024 profit grew 15 percent year-on-year to 223.8 million Swiss francs ...

Regional sentiment is improving with Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney the top targets for cross-border investment. The past four years have been a long slog when it comes to Asia Pacific property. China’s ...