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MAS says Singapore’s wealth drive will attract rogue actors. The government cannot take a 'zero risk approach' or risk s...
09/01/2026

MAS says Singapore’s wealth drive will attract rogue actors. The government cannot take a 'zero risk approach' or risk stifling innovation, but how it responds to rogue actors is key to maintaining trust, said MAS’ Chee Hong Tat. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qPTY60

UBS GWM bulks up Australia team with Citi hire. The bank created its Australia international desk in 2025, and is lookin...
09/01/2026

UBS GWM bulks up Australia team with Citi hire. The bank created its Australia international desk in 2025, and is looking to expand its coverage of the offshore market. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qPTm20

Janus Henderson launches thematic fund with HSBC exclusive. The fund is available exclusively to HSBC Private Bank and P...
09/01/2026

Janus Henderson launches thematic fund with HSBC exclusive. The fund is available exclusively to HSBC Private Bank and Premier clients for an initial six month period. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qPQ8X0

JP Morgan fund selectors on the case for upping alts allocation. The private bank and asset manager explains how it leve...
09/01/2026

JP Morgan fund selectors on the case for upping alts allocation. The private bank and asset manager explains how it leverages its LTCMA report to drive investments, with alternatives being a big focus for 2026. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qPPK70

Lazard AM appoints first chief investment officer. The former global head of markets fills newly-created position overse...
08/01/2026

Lazard AM appoints first chief investment officer. The former global head of markets fills newly-created position overseeing investment processes, portfolio construction standards, and risk frameworks. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qN4Dl0

Singapore mandates drive BOS' 20% DPM assets surge. Singapore-focused mandates at Bank of Singapore doubled in 2025 as i...
08/01/2026

Singapore mandates drive BOS' 20% DPM assets surge. Singapore-focused mandates at Bank of Singapore doubled in 2025 as investors favoured local equities for attractive yields and currency stability. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qN3T30

Citywire Asia poll: Top selectors name asset-backed finance top alts pick. Asia's leading professional investors said AB...
08/01/2026

Citywire Asia poll: Top selectors name asset-backed finance top alts pick. Asia's leading professional investors said ABF is the most attractive alternatives opportunity in 2026, in an exclusive poll. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qN4190

UBS GWM nabs HSBC GPB's SEA and India CIO. The former CIO at HSBC's private bank has moved to UBS GWM where he will cove...
08/01/2026

UBS GWM nabs HSBC GPB's SEA and India CIO. The former CIO at HSBC's private bank has moved to UBS GWM where he will cover a similar remit. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qN2GW0

A year of upheaval has redrawn Asia’s private banking map. From Julius Baer to Hong Leong Bank and Bank of Singapore, 20...
07/01/2026

A year of upheaval has redrawn Asia’s private banking map. From Julius Baer to Hong Leong Bank and Bank of Singapore, 2025 has tested every bank’s ability to retain talent and redefine strategy. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLgRR0

ETF shop pounces on Maduro exit with Venezuela index strategy. Just days after the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicol...
07/01/2026

ETF shop pounces on Maduro exit with Venezuela index strategy. Just days after the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, a company has filed for what would be the first ETF to track the broad Venezuelan equity market. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLhp30

Asian selectors pinpoint bets with ‘attractive’ active ETFs. Leading fund selectors are increasingly using active exchan...
07/01/2026

Asian selectors pinpoint bets with ‘attractive’ active ETFs. Leading fund selectors are increasingly using active exchange-traded funds to target allocations and diversify their portfolios. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLgN-0

iFast to buy 30% stake in Singapore financial advisory firm. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLjJ30Digital wealth platform iFast s...
07/01/2026

iFast to buy 30% stake in Singapore financial advisory firm. https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0qLjJ30

Digital wealth platform iFast said the acquisition comes at a time of growth and consolidation in Singapore's financial advisory industry.

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