Institutional Awards Mar 27 Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank recognised for excellence in wealth management, SME banking, private banking, digital and social banking in Vietnam Vietcombank, VietinBank, Cake, BIDV and TPBank were recognised at The TAB Global Excellence in Retail Finance and Technology Innovation Vietnam Awards... 586
Interviews Mar 06 How Techcombank is driving growth and innovation in Vietnam’s banking sector Techcombank reported a 20.3% increase in profit before tax for 2024, driven by strong credit growth, digital innovation and fee-based income. CFO Alex... 3742
Interviews Mar 06 Revolut expands in Singapore and Southeast Asia with wealth and multi-currency services Revolut is expanding beyond its roots in foreign exchange and payments to become a broader financial services provider. With a new robo-advisory servi... 2286
Interviews Feb 24 SCB’s Mary Huen embodies visionary leadership in transforming times Standard Chartered Bank’s Mary Huen shared her strategic vision for driving growth, fostering innovation and navigating challenges in one of the wor... 3892
Leadership Awards Feb 22 CTBC Bank’s Amy Yang strengthens retail franchise dominance, expands inclusive and sustainable finance Amy Yang, Retail Banking Group CEO at Taiwan’s CTBC Bank, was recognised as the Retail Finance Leader of the Year in Asia Pacific for 2025 at the TA... 1206
Institutional Awards Feb 21 Standard Chartered, Industrial Bank of Korea, First Bank of Nigeria and WeBank recognised for excellence in retail, digital finance, SME banking and wealth management in Asia Pacific and Africa Standard Chartered and its Hong Kong subsidiary, Industrial Bank of Korea, First Bank of Nigeria and WeBank were recognised at The TAB Global Excellen... 1379
Speech Jan 21 DeFi is setting new rules for the future of banking At FirstBank Fintech 6.0 Summit 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria in November, Emmanuel Daniel discussed the transformative impact of decentralised finance (DeF... 1560
Co-published Dec 31 Cathay United Bank wins record number of awards in 2024 Cathay United Bank has been recognised with nearly 90 awards as of November 2024, underscoring its achievements in areas such as wealth management, d... 2370
Speeches and Presentations Dec 18 The future of financial centres In his keynote at FinanceMalta Annual Conference 2024, Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, discussed how global financial centres can shape ... 1526
Interviews Oct 15 Woori Bank private banking balances personalised wealth management and strategic growth Woori Bank seeks to distinguish itself in South Korea’s highly competitive private banking sector with its Two Chairs brand, that focuses on persona... 6089
Interviews Sep 18 CTBC’s strategic approach to private banking growth through innovation and global expansion In an in-depth interview with John Yang, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Wealth Management, and Freddie Chen, Senior Vice President and H... 2774
Co-published Sep 11 Revolutionising wealth management with strategic financial solutions Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) is elevating its wealth management services by capitalising on diverse financial opportunities and providing bespoke... 1940
Interviews Aug 07 Farro Capital focuses on intergenerational wealth, legacy and global mobility Farro Capital claims its success lies in its comprehensive and personalised approach to wealth management. The firm offers services ranging from wealt... 2540
Opinion Apr 18 Is philanthropy flawed? Critiqued as a necessary but flawed response to societal issues, philanthropy stands as a mediator of wealth and persistent inequality, prompting a ne... 3891
Current Account Apr 03 Bitcoin’s $1.3 trillion market cap reflects heightened interest despite regulatory scrutiny Surging past $1.3 trillion, the cryptocurrency marks a significant milestone, with some enthusiasts predicting a potential $56 trillion cap by 2034... 26811
Co-published Mar 25 Taikang Family Office: Wealth planning for UHNW clients that caters to their increasing lifespans Taikang’s adept grasp of ultra-high-net-worth clients’ lifelong needs has enabled it to create a seamless fusion of insurance, healthcare, and ass... 8657
Excerpt Mar 22 HSBC advocates diversified global investment portfolio with emphasis on ASEAN and Indian assets James Cheo, chief investment officer for Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, discusses the evolving investment opportu... 7869
Interviews Feb 24 Saxo’s Chang: “Bespoke services or impactful investing will emerge as winners” Ivan Chang, head of institutional at Saxo emphasises digitalisation's growing importance, shifting client demographics, fintechs' impact on wealt... 8561
Excerpt Jan 26 OCBC blends innovation with security to enhance consumer experience Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC ... 2854
Excerpt Jan 23 CIMB’s strategic vision in digital banking and consumer engagement The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital ... 3173
Excerpt Jan 17 RHB Bank enhances ecosystem collaborations and segment synergies Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and a... 2020
Excerpt Jan 09 Minsheng bank uses robust risk management to raise customer confidence Huang Jin, general manager of wealth management and private banking at China Minsheng Bank, discussed the bank’s private banking strategies that emp... 2016
Co-published Jan 04 BRI’s Prioritas programme to expand reach into affluent banking space Bank Rakyat Indonesia is setting new benchmarks in the burgeoning affluent segment in the country with its BRI Prioritas programme, a robust suite of ... 4772
Research Note Nov 01 Hong Kong’s roadmap to promote fintech adoption HKMA’s Fintech Promotion Roadmap developed with industry stakeholders aims to drive fintech adoption and spark discussions among banks and fintech c... 14556
Opinion Oct 25 Choosing the right jurisdiction for high-net-worth divorces: A look at Singapore's appeal In a world where wealth attracts wealth, the location of divorce proceedings can make a significant difference. Joesphine Chong and Kym Anstey discuss... 3834
Opinion Oct 25 From handshake to handover: The dynamics of selling family businesses and legacy preservation Business families and individuals selling shares or stakes offer valuable insights into liquidity events, but even with careful planning, such transac... 3623
Excerpts Sep 28 LINE BK expands into wealth and insurance services Digital bank LINE BK is diversifying into wealth management and SME lending to strengthen its position as a holistic financial service provider ... 6133
Excerpts Sep 26 StanChart Ghana invests in digital tech to boost retail business Standard Chartered Ghana adopted a new business strategy to improve customer service and promote digital platform usage... 6971
Opinion Jul 27 Why wealth categories matter Whether self-made, inherited, or both, individuals and families with substantial fortunes get categorised according to their wealth within the financi... 32614
Press Release Jun 20 Bill Winters leads StanChart’s strategic shift, refocusing on Asia for profitability and market share Bill Winters, CEO of Standard Chartered, has been recognised as the inaugural Global CEO of the Year at the Leadership Achievement Awards 2023. Winter... 9567
Excerpts Apr 28 CMB Wealth records $515 billion in assets under management CMB Wealth, the asset management subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, has become China’s largest in just three years, generating over four million tr... 2427
Mar 28 Closing the generation gap in wealthy families Studying how Asian families manage wealth from one generation to the next has led advisors to enhance how they work with high-net-worth families... 8869
Excerpts Mar 28 UOB strengthens core markets even as regional retail franchise doubles in size UOB is focused on a balanced business approach for scaling up strong, organic new-customer and profit growth as it enlarges regional retail franchise... 4015
Apr 20 Zhixin Investment’s Lian Ping: “China’s capital market will soon become the world’s largest” Lian Ping is chief economist of Zhixin Investment, president of Zhixin Investment Research Institute and president of the China Chief Economist Forum,... 36830
Research Note Mar 06 APAC families not ready for succession amid largest wealth transfer in history A whitepaper just released by Honghu Best Global Family Office and The Asian Banker on family offices and wealth management best practices reveals tha... 18410
Research Note Mar 06 亚太地区的家庭尚未在历史上最大的财富转移中为继承做好准备 泓湖百世全球家族办公室和亚洲银行家近期发布的白皮书《家族财富管理与家族办公室行业洞察白皮... 6623
Datafiles Jan 25 Are billionaires doing enough to save the planet? The United Nations (UN) Emissions Gap report states that the richest 1% account for 15% of the global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The world’s ri... 5363
Dec 22 Maitri Asset Management’s Tibrewal: “Sustainability is in its nascent stage in Asia” Manish Tibrewal, CEO of Singapore-based wealth manager Maitri Asset Management, discussed the ever-expanding wealth management industry landscape that... 3211
Research Note Nov 22 Global corporates and FIs see digital currency and sustainable finance as key drivers for RMB use New digital financial infrastructure, new regional free trade agreements, and decisive leadership in the emerging sustainability and green agenda bode... 7878
Nov 17 Taurus Wealth Advisors’ Unni: “Higher regulation offers protection to wealth owners and family offices” Hrishikesh Unni, managing director of Taurus Wealth Advisors, discussed the evolving global family office landscape and how private investors are incr... 4635
Opinion Nov 03 Singapore’s tax-efficient policies are drawing in single-family offices With the global average assets under management higher than ever before, wealthy families are looking for greater sophistication and personalisation f... 2859
Speeches and Presentations Oct 19 The three faces of wealth Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker and Wealth and Society, discussed the three faces of wealth. He talked about wealth as an asset, its role... 3340
Research Note Aug 02 Ping An Bank pips incumbent CMB and regional peers CBA, Stanchart and DBS to emerge best retail bank in Asia In 2020, Ping An Bank outperformed its domestic and regional retail banking peers not only in its business growth but also its technology capabilities... 8981
interviews Jun 22 Grammig Advisory’s founder: “Next generation family offices more open to cryptocurrencies” David Grammig, founder and managing director of consultancy firm Grammig Advisory, discussed the growth of family offices in Europe and other parts of... 7895
Sponsored content Jun 08 Minmetals Trust’s Wang: “We are undergoing deep transformation to meet the future expectations of wealth management” Wang Tao, assistant general manager of Minmetals International Trust, described the transformation of the company following major regulatory changes i... 9856
Opinion May 25 ITM’s Thakkar: “India’s fintech industry to reach $160 billion by 2025” The growth in financial services has been remarkable over the past few years in India and the financial sector has witnessed a transformation with the... 10842
Current Account Apr 26 Citi exits consumer banking to grow Asia wealth management business to $450 billion by 2025 US multinational investment bank and financial services company Citi plans to shut down its consumer banking operations in 13 countries... 8078
News Analysis Feb 22 DBS 2020 net profit falls 26% as fourth quarter performance reveals weakness DBS full-year 2020 net profit fell 26% to SGD 4.72 billion ($3.5 billion) despite record operating profit of SGD 8.43 billion ($6.3 billion) as total ... 5451
Speech Feb 08 “No act of goodness is too small “No act of goodness is too small” in philanthropy, Cindy Yu, Executive Director of Wealth and Society, remarks at annual awards dinner... 4277
Speech Feb 05 "Rebuilding sustainable economy and society begins with us" "Be like water” (上善若水), Emmanuel Daniel, Founder of Wealth and Society, cites Laozi's poem in opening remarks at annual awards dinner. ... 4772
Current Account Dec 04 Grab-Singtel, SEA Group, ANT and Chinese consortium win new digital bank licences in Singapore After a COVID-19 led delay, the Monetary Authority of Singapore finally announced the winners of four of five digital banking licences that it planned... 6921
Opinion Nov 23 Why Asian family offices are moving towards sustainable investing Be it the looming intergenerational wealth transfer, the rising millennial generation or the current pandemic – all of these factors have increasing... 7676
Speeches and Presentations May 06 Banking will change after COVID-19: Four new standards to meet ... 20143
Speeches and Presentations Nov 18 Harvest Fund focuses on ideas that deliver sustainable returns to investors As a pioneer in the Chinese asset management industry with a 20-year history, Harvest Fund is focusing on “ideas” to create sustainable returns fo... 4156
Speech Nov 15 BSP’s Ala: “Revising Islamic banking framework to bridge the underserved market in the Philippines” Arifa Ala, managing director of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, talks about the provisions of the new Islamic banking law in the Philippines and how ... 7489
Opinion Feb 20 "The old guard and fintech cozy up" The old guard wealth management industry and fintech have kept each other at arm’s length for years, claiming the other lacks the tools to meet curr... 3176
Interviews Feb 14 Lu International's Wong: "Customising technology for markets draws in wealthy customers" Lu International is building an online wealth management platform, Lu Global, that leverages technology from China yet is tailored specifically for As... 16042
Post Event Report Nov 30 Wealth and Society, The China Awards 2018 On November 28, the Wealth and Society, The China Awards 2018 was held at Waldorf Astoria, Shanghai, China. Two sets of awards were presented during t... 3802
Post Event Report Nov 09 DBS Bank named Best Private Bank for Wealth and Society in Asia Pacific at the Global Wealth and Society Awards 2018 ... 3086
Post Event Report Oct 12 BSP's deputy governor Fonacier: "We will ensure a "Balanced, Systematic and Progressive/ Prudent" approach to financial innovation" ... 4948
Interviews Aug 21 Koda Capital’s Heath: “The organisational DNA that makes a very successful commercial bank is often very counterproductive in a wealth context” ... 4006
Case Study Apr 18 How Funding Societies is leveraging on technology to create a sustainable P2P lending platform ... 7909
Mar 22 Blom Bank’s Chahwan receives The Asian Banker Retail Financial Services Leadership Achievement Award in the Middle East 2018 ... 2794
Interviews Mar 07 Interview Transcript: “The finance industry has created an environment so complex and beyond their cleverness to run” ... 19845
Interviews Mar 07 Interview Transcript: “The finance industry has created an environment so complex and beyond their cleverness to run” ... 2722
