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Private banking/Wealth management

Asia’s wealth transfer to next generation puts family unity to the test: Report

Differing valuation expectations is the most frequently cited source of family misalignment that could derail a family’s exit.
Differing valuation expectations is the most frequently cited source of family misalignment that could derail a family’s exit.

Wealthy investors can trust Singapore to manage their assets: Gan Kim Yong

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking to Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, on Oct 14.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong speaking to Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 in New Delhi, on Oct 14.

MariBank courts younger customers with child accounts and global stock trading

The idea for the child account was mooted by senior management and supported by findings from an internal survey, said MariBank’s head of consumer business Huo Haiyan.
The idea for the child account was mooted by senior management and supported by findings from an internal survey, said MariBank’s head of consumer business Huo Haiyan.

Banking watchdogs ramp up AI scrutiny as stability fears mount, say sources

Three top regulators in the United States, including the Federal Reserve, are quizzing banks about their use of advanced artificial intelligence models, two of the people told Reuters, which adds to prior scrutiny.
Three top regulators in the United States, including the Federal Reserve, are quizzing banks about their use of advanced artificial intelligence models, two of the people told Reuters, which adds to prior scrutiny.

UOB to create 1,000 roles even as concerns rise over AI’s impact on entry-level roles for fresh grads

Most of permanent roles will span personal financial services and anti-money laundering roles, as well as early-career opportunities.
Most of permanent roles will span personal financial services and anti-money laundering roles, as well as early-career opportunities.

DBS, OCBC and UOB shares have fallen. Is it a good time to buy?

Citi expects OCBC’s Q3 earnings to be flat year on year, and growth optimism for the lender to be derailed.
Citi expects OCBC’s Q3 earnings to be flat year on year, and growth optimism for the lender to be derailed.

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

Asia’s wealth boom is making every strategy look right

Wealth is moving to the East, and Singapore is one of the places where the money lands.
Wealth is moving to the East, and Singapore is one of the places where the money lands.

BT50: THE NEXT CHAPTER

The two faces of wealth in Asia

Two distinct groups are emerging at the centre of Asia’s wealth story: the wealth creators and the stewards.
Two distinct groups are emerging at the centre of Asia’s wealth story: the wealth creators and the stewards.

Half of new accounts at private banks in Singapore industry group opened in a month: ABS

AI and digital tools were deployed during onboarding to eliminate excessive processes.
AI and digital tools were deployed during onboarding to eliminate excessive processes.

At least 10 ANZ senior bankers in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia to exit in revamp

An ANZ branch in Sydney. Its first-half profit surpassed analysts’ estimate on signs of improvement with the bank’s overhaul.
An ANZ branch in Sydney. Its first-half profit surpassed analysts’ estimate on signs of improvement with the bank’s overhaul.

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