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Wealth management

Singapore’s 55 billionaires in 2025 have combined net worth of $335 billion: UBS

Singapore billionaires' combined wealth amounted to US$258.8 billion, a 66.4 per cent jump from US$155.5 billion in 2024.
Singapore billionaires' combined wealth amounted to US$258.8 billion, a 66.4 per cent jump from US$155.5 billion in 2024.

OCBC shares hit record as wealth unit shines

OCBC shares gained as much as 0.6 per cent on Dec 2 to a new intra-day high of $18.83.
OCBC shares gained as much as 0.6 per cent on Dec 2 to a new intra-day high of $18.83.

CEO Insights

Backing start-ups crucial for Singapore’s innovation push, despite higher risks: HSBC chief

Singapore, a global innovation hub, plays an important role in HSBC’s global strategy, and as the bank expands in Asia-Pacific.
Singapore, a global innovation hub, plays an important role in HSBC’s global strategy, and as the bank expands in Asia-Pacific.

Stake for sale in The Economist draws interest as deadline approaches

The headquarters of the Economist editorial offices in London.
The headquarters of the Economist editorial offices in London.

Swiss wealth tax proposal to test public appetite for redistribution

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the St. Pierre Cathedral and Lake Leman in Geneva, Switzerland, August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows the St. Pierre Cathedral and Lake Leman in Geneva, Switzerland, August 26, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

When silence isn’t golden: Succession challenge looms for Asia’s wealthy families

Panelists (from left) Mr Chew Mun Yew, Head of UOB Private Bank; Associate Professor Yupana Wiwattanakantang, NUS Business School; and Mr Ernest Saudjana, senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, at the launch of White Paper “The Asia Generational Wealth Report 2025: Succession in a new era”.
Panelists (from left) Mr Chew Mun Yew, Head of UOB Private Bank; Associate Professor Yupana Wiwattanakantang, NUS Business School; and Mr Ernest Saudjana, senior partner at Boston Consulting Group, at the launch of White Paper “The Asia Generational Wealth Report 2025: Succession in a new era”.

Asia’s rich lack succession plans as wealth nears $129 trillion

Singapore pulled in US$765 billion in wealth inflows between 2019 and 2024, while Hong Kong attracted US$975 billion.
Singapore pulled in US$765 billion in wealth inflows between 2019 and 2024, while Hong Kong attracted US$975 billion.

$4 million lottery winnings still unclaimed in Australia after one year

The punter purchased a Set for Life ticket in the coastal town of Kiama, New South Wales on Nov 30, 2024.
The punter purchased a Set for Life ticket in the coastal town of Kiama, New South Wales on Nov 30, 2024.

The trillionaires are coming. They should pay their workers too

People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.
People protest during the 'No $1 Trillion for Elon Musk!' rally, at the Texas State Capitol, in Austin, on Nov 5.

AI-trained grads edge out costly advisers at Indian wealth firm

Indian digital wealth venture Dezerv says it’s recruiting people straight out of college who it can train up with AI.
Indian digital wealth venture Dezerv says it’s recruiting people straight out of college who it can train up with AI.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.