Asian Private Banker

04/06/2026

[Exclusive] In a bold departure from its previous focus on South and Southeast Asia, Liechtenstein pure-play LGT raided Chinese securities firm China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) for a team of private wealth professionals in Hong Kong last month.

LGT has hired several former private wealth professionals at China Merchant Bank International (CMBI) in Hong Kong, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Liu Jihu, Yang Peng, D**g Ting, and Li Yipan have recently joined the Liechtensteinian boutique private bank, sources told APB. Their HKMA licenses wit...

04/06/2026

[Exclusive] Structured products have gained significant momentum among Asia’s wealthy, fuelled by industry automation that enables relationship managers and clients to trade flow products more seamlessly alongside increased client education.

Structured products have gained significant momentum among Asia’s wealthy, fuelled by industry automation that enables relationship managers and clients to trade flow products more seamlessly alongside increased client education. Demand has risen sharply over the past few years as investors naviga...

04/06/2026

Benjamin Wang, Desk Head for Thailand and Vietnam, HSBC Private Bank, Benja Supannakul, Principal, Baker Mckenzie and Pramook Malasitt, Senior Vice President | Head, CIO Office, KrungThai Bank joined the final session, "Future-proofing Thai wealth management in a global era" at the Thailand Global Wealth Summit.

The final panel wrapped up by examining legal and structural reforms essential for Thailand to fully unlock its potential as a premier wealth hub and defining what "winning" looks like across the upcoming 2026/2027 roadmap.

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04/06/2026

Brad McCarthy of Carlyle Global Wealth and Win Phromphaet of Kasikorn Asset Management sat down for the panel session "The secondaries market imperative: Unlocking growth and value in wealth portfolios" at the Thailand Global Wealth Summit.

The speakers concluded with a deep dive into the market and structural forces driving secondaries in 2026, the differences between LP-led and GP-led opportunities, and how Thai wealth clients should allocate within the alternative portfolios over the next 12 months.

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04/06/2026

We are privileged to announce that Georgina Lok, Head (Market Development) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), will feature in an exclusive Keynote Interview at the China Global Wealth Summit. As a key driver of Hong Kong's financial growth, she will discuss the shifting market trends, regulatory updates, and cross-border opportunities shaping Asia’s leading financial hub.

我们非常荣幸地宣布，香港金融管理局（金管局）市场发展处主管 骆家珍女士将亲临中国全球财富峰会，并出席独家“主题对话”环节。 作为推动香港金融增长的核心力量，骆女士将深入探讨正在重塑亚洲领先金融枢纽的市场趋势、最新监管动态及跨境新机遇。

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04/06/2026

Adrian Mazenauer, Chief Executive Officer, SCB Julius Baer and Daniel Peter, Chief Executive Officer, Wealth Management, Thailand, BNP Paribas Wealth Management and William Fok, Country Head, Thailand, HSBC Private Bank joined the CEO Panel Discussion "From offshore to on-the-ground: How are international banks laying the groundwork for the new era of Thai wealth?" at the Thailand Global Wealth Summit.

The leaders shared their insights on the key challenges faced by international players on the ground in Thailand, how they are bridging the "last mile" to global markets, and how to lean on global expertise to solve the multigenerational puzzle for Thai U/HNWIs.

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04/06/2026

[Exclusive] A massive intergenerational wealth transfer in China is fundamentally altering the wealth-planning landscape, as globally educated, next-gen heirs increasingly bypass traditional family generalists in favour of institutional-grade, specialised advisors, according to UBP - Union Bancaire Privée (UBP).

A massive intergenerational wealth transfer in China is fundamentally altering the wealth-planning landscape, as globally educated, next-gen heirs increasingly bypass traditional family generalists in favour of institutional-grade, specialised advisors, according to Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). Pre...

04/06/2026

Michael Mark, Client Portfolio Manager, Equities, PineBridge Investments led an exclusive conversation roundtable on "2026 Midyear equity horizons: From noise to opportunity" at the Thailand Global Wealth Summit.

The discussion explore how they leverage a proprietary Lifecycle Categorization framework to identify mispricing opportunities.

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04/06/2026

With the traditional 60/40 portfolio breaking down under heavy geopolitical volatility, how do you find true downside protection? Discover how to cut through the noise of alternative investments and build a resilient portfolio at the upcoming China Global Wealth Summit.

Ada Zhang, Director, Head of Distribution (China), Lazard Asset Management, will share expert insights on identifying low-correlation assets and effectively integrating alternatives into your global allocation.

当传统的“60/40”配置在剧烈震荡中失效，投资者该去何处寻找真正的下行保护？面对庞杂的另类投资，又该如何抽丝剥茧、精准配置？

诚邀参与2026亚洲私人银行家中国全球财富峰会。听取莱资德资产管理中国区业务负责人张达深度解析，如何打破传统股债局限，攻守兼备，打造更具韧性的全球资产配置新框架。

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03/06/2026

[Exclusive] Private banks must take it upon themselves to be as transparent as possible about client fees or risk losing more high net worth clients to external asset managers (EAMs), Harry Pang, founding partner of Fountainhead Partners, told Asian Private Banker.

Private banks must take it upon themselves to be as transparent as possible about client fees or risk losing more high net worth clients to external asset managers (EAMs), Harry Pang, founding partner of Fountainhead Partners, told Asian Private Banker. “Most clients hold bank accounts, yet have l...