Private banking/Wealth management

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Singapore’s rise as a wealth hub mirrors Asia’s changing fortunes: Julius Baer Asia head

Singapore’s cross-border wealth is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 9 per cent between 2025 and 2030, from about US$2.1 trillion to US$3.3 trillion.

Ultra-wealthy families in Asia, including Singapore, lack succession and crisis planning: DBS report

Ultra-wealthy families see wealth transfer as a key priority, with 79% wanting to pass wealth down to two or more generations.

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You don’t need to be a natural salesperson to be a banker: Bank of Singapore CEO

Not all bankers may be natural salespeople, said Bank of Singapore CEO Jason Moo.

Bond market is a buy right now, J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s fixed income head says

J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s head of global fixed income Bob Michele believes There is a “generational amount of yield” in bond markets.

Singapore’s wealthy keep more than 70% of assets in cash despite rising wealth: Citi

Average assets held by Singapore’s high-net-worth clients rose 6% to US$1.5 million (S$1.95 million) in the first-half of 2026.

Hang Seng investment arm to merge with HSBC’s asset business, sources say

The proposed merger would mark the first business-line integration between the two banks.

Business excursion to China: UOB’s annual next-gen programme targets high-net-worth heirs

Participants and speakers of UOB Private Bank’s 2026 Next Generation Programme during a company visit to Unitree Robotics in Hangzhou.

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.

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.

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.

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