This is a sponsored advertorial from Numerix. In today’s fragmented and fast-moving global environment, capital is rarely static. Periods of geopolitical tension, macroeconomic uncertainty, and divergent monetary policy paths are prompting investors to reassess their allocations more frequently. Recent data highlights this trend: foreign inflows into Asian bonds climbed to a six-month high in November, according to Reuters, underscoring renewed […]

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Asian Private Banker honoured the winners of the Technology Awards 2025 at a celebratory event today, recognising the firms driving innovation in the region’s private banking and wealth management space. As wealth management undergoes rapid transformation in Asia, this year’s winners were chosen for their efforts to modernise platforms, reduce operational friction, and prioritise the client experience. With categories such […]

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Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure has become a key pillar of the city-state’s fund management ecosystem, widely used by fund managers and family offices to organise investments with flexibility and legal segregation between sub-funds. Since its launch in 2020, adoption has expanded rapidly, reaching about 1,200 VCCs by March 2025 and managed by roughly 600 regulated financial institutions. But […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from BNP Paribas Asset Management. As Q2 2026 begins with ongoing volatility and the Middle East crisis remains unresolved, Vicky Browne, investment specialist in global aggregate and absolute return at BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), explains why unconstrained absolute return bond strategies, which provide diversification, downside protection, and more stable returns across cycles, are […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Swiss-Asia Financial Services. As wealth structuring practices become increasingly sophisticated and international, seasoned independent asset manager Don Toh shares why external asset management (EAM) in Singapore is a prime strategy for cross-border growth. From private banking to true independence After decades within premier global private banks, including Standard Chartered Private Bank and Credit Suisse, […]

The post Pathway to independence: Why a wealth manager covering Taiwan chose external asset management appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKPS) is seeing its 2019 entry into private markets pay off as the business reaches a new phase of maturity. Early investments made by clients, particularly private equity, are now maturing, allowing KKPS to roll liquidity into new vintages. In this new strategic phase, many long-term clients have seen their penetration into private markets hit “optimal exposure,” […]

The post Thailand’s Kiatnakin Phatra hits US$2.5bn alts milestone as reinvestment cycle kicks in appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Robeco. Small caps offer distinct return drivers and remain under‑researched. Next‑gen quant is starting to unlock their potential. Small caps have very different return drivers from large caps, making them a powerful diversifier. Yet structurally, small caps remain one of the least efficiently researched parts of the global equity markets.  The NextGen evolution: What […]

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Asian Private Banker held the inaugural Taipei Global Wealth Summit this Tuesday, drawing more than 500 delegates for a day of high-level discussions on Taiwan’s fast-evolving financial landscape. In its inaugural edition, the summit comes at a time when Taiwan’s wealth management sector is undergoing a strategic transformation, supported by a wave of government reforms. It also coincides with a […]

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Asian Private Banker’s 2025 AUM League Tables point to an industry in the midst of an identity shift. On the surface, it was a record year, with Asia’s private banking AUM crossing US$4 trillion. But beneath the headline figure, the composition of growth tells a more complicated story, one where scale is expanding faster than structural change. Discretionary portfolio management […]

The post Bottom Line: Size vs skill — Who wins when private banking splits in two? appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Federated Hermes. The Asia ex-Japan region offers diverse macro opportunities, with valuation dispersions and structural growth shaping an attractive investment landscape. Asia ex-Japan is a region of contrasts: deep value in some markets, structural growth in others, and a wide dispersion of winners and losers. For the Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan team, this complexity […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from L&G. Authors:  A substantial proportion of today’s global fixed income market is shaped by investors who follow strict, rule-based frameworks. This includes some passive investors who replicate index performance without deviation, certain pension funds whose primary focus is liability matching rather than yield or spread considerations, and benchmark-aware investors who, despite adopting active strategies, […]

The post Reshaping returns: Unconstrained investing in the age of AI  appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Asian Private Banker successfully hosted the China Wealth Awards 2025 gala dinner in Shanghai on Thursday, gathering the brightest minds in China’s private banking and wealth management industry. Against a glittering backdrop, the event brought together about 140 industry leaders and offered high-level networking, insightful discussion, and formal recognition of industry-leading excellence. Beyond celebrating individual and institutional success, the gala […]

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For years, Southeast Asia’s wealth management landscape was defined by regional giants with broad multi-market footprints, while local players were often left competing in lower-margin, transactional segments. That hierarchy is now being challenged. In Thailand, Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKPS) has positioned itself at the centre of this shift, moving away from a long-standing “product-pushing” legacy toward building more sophisticated, high-conviction […]

The post Thailand’s Kiatnakin Phatra shakes off ‘product-push’ legacy in DPM pivot appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This week, we will announce the winners of the 2025 Asian Private Banker Technology Awards, spotlighting the most impactful innovations shaping Asia’s rapidly evolving financial technology landscape. We saw innovation at its most comprehensive, showcasing private banking technology that spans the full client journey, from end-to-end portfolio management to holistic total wealth frameworks, and increasingly, multi-dimensional views of a client’s […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from DNCA Investments, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. In this Q&A, François Collet, CIO of DNCA and portfolio manager of its flagship fixed income strategy, DNCA Alpha Bonds, discusses the impact of the Iran conflict on the global economy and fixed income markets and how his portfolios are positioned for the ensuing volatility. Has […]

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LGT Capital Partners is seeing rising interest in endowment-style investing from Asia’s wealth management sector, citing its liquidity management and over 50% exposure to private markets from day one as a way to capture long-term opportunities. Historically, investors relied on the 60/40 model, assuming fixed income would provide a hedge. But 2022 proved there was nowhere to hide as traditional […]

The post Inside LGT Capital Partners’ US$24bn endowment-style playbook appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

It’s that time of year again—bonus season has arrived, bringing with it the annual wave of movement across the private banking industry. As compensation lands and expectations reset, relationship managers and senior leaders alike begin weighing their next moves, setting the stage for another active hiring cycle. Of course, not every move is tied to a bonus cheque—some are driven […]

The post Bottom Line: Bonuses in the bank—time to move on? appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

If you ask Paul Lee, CEO and CIO of Paragon Capital Management, how the independent asset manager (IAM) has multiplied its AUM by six in under a decade, he might point to the firm’s discretionary model, and, perhaps surprisingly so, the complete lack of exposure to private credit investments. “Now, whatever I say at this point in the market, you […]

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Last week, Asian Private Banker hosted over 250 senior wealth managers at our DPM Leaders Conversation 2026 in Singapore and Hong Kong, bringing together a cross-section of industry leaders at a time when markets feel less cyclical and more structurally unpredictable. From both locations, there was not just a shared sense of caution. There was also a reframing of what […]

The post Bottom Line: From chasing returns to managing reality in a DPM world appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Avaloq. Regulatory reforms and solid economic fundamentals are driving a quiet transformation in Taiwan’s financial sector. The island’s push for more onshore wealth services is opening the door to high-quality advisory and investment offerings for local investors. Avaloq and NEC Taiwan explore this ongoing shift and its implications for Asia’s wealth management landscape. Taiwan […]

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Krungsri Bank has partnered with global asset manager Invesco, marking the latest in a string of Thai-global tie-ups aimed at capturing growing private wealth. The partnership will aim to enhance Krungsri’s investment advisory and wealth management services by combining its local expertise in the Thai market with Invesco’s global investment experience, according to a recent announcement. Under the agreement, the […]

The post Invesco becomes “preferred partner” for Krungsri’s US$31bn wealth business appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Bank of Singapore’s investment advisory unit reported a 40% revenue surge last year, driven by a pivot into AI-themed structured products, gold momentum and a timely bet on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds. “The first month of this year has been fantastic, and we are also investing a lot into our processes and products. We can see those investments are […]

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The Asian Private Banker team was on the ground in Bangkok last week, speaking with local and international private banking leaders to understand how the Thai wealth market is evolving. Several clear trends are emerging as banks respond to changing client behaviour, regulatory shifts, and a growing appetite for global diversification. The bottom line: Thailand’s private banking market is at […]

The post Bottom Line: Hello Bangkok! 10 trends shaping Thailand’s private banking market appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

The lights dim, the room settles, and the industry’s biggest names take their seats. In a sea of black tuxedos and evening gowns, anticipation builds as the winners are announced on stage. Last week, the Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction 2025 unfolded in true Oscars fashion — a black-tie spectacle celebrating the very best in private banking and wealth […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Noah Holdings. Asian Private Banker had the opportunity to interview Norah Wang, Co-founder and Chairwoman of Noah Holdings, at the leading Chinese wealth management company’s Global Black Diamond Summit in December 2025 in Macau. It was a wide-ranging dialogue, encompassing themes as diverse as the theory behind Noah’s new global strategy, the pre-eminence of […]

The post The world according to Norah Wang: Navigating the global Chinese wealth labyrinth appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Allspring Global Investments. Investors often assume that as they move between life stages, their portfolios must undergo a complete overhaul. During working years, the accumulation phase, an investor’s primary goal is growing wealth. In retirement, the decumulation phase, their focus shifts to generating a reliable income stream to fund daily life. What if investors […]

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Asian Private Banker recognised leaders in Asia’s private banking and wealth management industries for their exceptional achievements at a glittering awards ceremony last night.  Over 270 guests attended the gala dinner on the top floor of The Henderson, a landmark in Hong Kong’s Central district, including private banking leadership from the likes of Julius Baer, Bank of Singapore, HSBC Private […]

The post Awards for Distinction 2025: Highlights from APB’s glittering gala dinner appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Swiss-Asia Financial Services. After 20 years in private banking, Dennis Cheng chose Swiss-Asia Financial Services for truly independent, client-first wealth management. Background and motivation Could you share a bit about your career path prior to joining Swiss-Asia? I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000 with a degree in Banking and Finance. Over […]

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When StepStone Group first entered the private wealth space in 2019, the ambition was clear: narrow — if not eliminate — the long-standing pricing and access divide between retail and institutional investors. Under the direction of Bob Long, the firm’s private wealth unit was built around what was then an uncommon proposition — that retail investors should receive the same deal, at […]

The post StepStone private wealth CEO eyes Asia as unit hits US$15bn AUM appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

After more than 26,000 votes, Asian Private Banker‘s readers have made up their minds on the private banks and asset managers with the best red packets in the Year of the Horse. Here, APB presents the winners of this year’s private banking and asset management poll, along with the messages and meanings represented in the winning designs. Julius Baer once […]

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The Year of the Horse is here, and if zodiac signs were asset classes, this one would trade like a high-beta growth stock. The Horse stands for speed, confidence and stamina. Add the Fire element, and those traits grow stronger. More ambition, deeper conviction and a sharper competitive edge. In folklore, the Fire Horse shines brightly, but it does not […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Huatai International. As the global landscape undergoes profound restructuring and AI technology reshapes industrial ecosystems, wealth management has evolved beyond merely accumulating wealth to becoming a long-term strategy encompassing cognitive depth, resource abundance, and emotional connection. On 27-28 January 2026, the Huatai Private Wealth Management Client Annual Conference was held in Hong Kong. Marking […]

The post Huatai Private Wealth Management successfully concludes Client Annual Conference 2026  appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

With more than US$4 trillion in global assets under management, J.P. Morgan Asset Management is looking to Asia to power its next phase of growth – and it is betting that localisation, active ETFs, and private markets will be key to getting there. The global asset manager currently oversees around US$300 billion in Asia, or roughly 7.5% of its total AUM, but […]

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Last week, Asian Private Banker hosted over 600 senior wealth managers at our Alternative Investments Summit 2026 across Singapore and Hong Kong, expanding from what was previously a half-day event to now a full-day summit. Across both locations, one message stood out: alternative investing is no longer about access alone — it is about precision. With performance dispersion widening, private […]

The post Bottom Line: Full house at AIS 2026 as alts go from trendy to tactical appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Asian private banking clients have significantly increased their exposure to alternatives over the past year, yet many still remain highly concentrated in US and tech exposure, warned industry leaders at the Asian Private Banker Alternative Investments Summit 2026 Singapore. The panel discussion, Macro outlook of alternative investments: Innovations, potentials, new insights, delved into diversification within alts and how far Asia […]

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With performance dispersion widening in an increasingly uncertain world, very few alternative managers are now managing to meet the strict selection criteria of Asia’s private banks, according to private banking alts leaders at the Asian Private Banker’s Alternative Investments Summit 2026 in Hong Kong. The panel discussion, Macro outlook of alternative investments: Innovations, potentials, new insights, dissected how private banks […]

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Asia’s first dedicated private banking directory is now live, bringing the region’s key decision-makers and influencers into one searchable resource. Sixteen years and one month after APB produced its inaugural newsletter (print, 8 pages, staple-bound, Proximo Nova font – old school), we have now consolidated the interviews, the people, and their organisations into a single, easily searchable resource for today’s […]

The post Bottom Line: APB1000 goes live – your guide to Asia’s private banking leaders appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

As private wealth clients increase their alternative investment allocations, private banks are racing to secure exclusivity deals with top-tier houses. However, with these funds eventually becoming widely accessible, how can banks maintain differentiation once the initial “honeymoon” period ends? This is part of a broader strategy of private banks looking to close a massive gap in alternative asset allocations, with […]

The post Exclusive — really? Goldman Sachs, Bank of Singapore on alts tie-ups and differentiation appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Federated Hermes. Author: Daniel Mahr, CFA, senior vice president, head of MDT Group Advances in computing have transformed quant investing.  Once academic, quant now drives strategies like Federated Hermes MDT US Equity, though past failures bred scepticism. We believe today’s quant is fundamentally different. Crises such as 2007’s “quant quake” and 2008’s Global Financial […]

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Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse, the race continues among private banks and asset managers to see who can distribute the most spectacular red packets to clients. More than just traditional gifts for family and friends, these laisee, or hongbao, have morphed into cult collectables, often trading on secondary markets for prices that rival the currency inside. Horses […]

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Bank J. Safra Sarasin (BJSS) marked the start of 2026 with one of the largest team moves in Asia in the past 12 months, hiring at least 18 private wealth professionals from Hang Seng Bank within half a year as part of its growth strategy. Outside of team moves, the industry saw a number of key movements in the region […]

The post Movers & Shakers: Could J. Safra Sarasin be 2026’s dark horse? appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

A structural shift in Japan’s economy has turned a US$3.1 trillion hoard of private wealth into one of the region’s ultimate prizes for alternative asset giants. With inflation finally cracking the country’s cash-is-king culture, private market investment firms are racing to pivot Japan’s ageing elite away from stagnant savings and into high-yielding private markets. Apollo Global Management is one such […]

The post Apollo deepens APAC push with key hires, Japan in focus appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

EQT’s acquisition of Coller Capital is more than a headline-grabbing secondaries deal — it reflects a broader shift in the alternatives industry, where scale is becoming increasingly important. This trend is far from isolated. Shortly after the EQT–Coller announcement, CVC Capital Partners revealed plans to acquire private credit manager Marathon Asset Management, and last November, Clearlake Capital Group agreed to […]

The post Bottom Line: Giants vs specialists: What’s driving the next era of alts?  appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored insight from M&G Investments, celebrating their recognition at Asian Private Banker’s 13th Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026. M&G Investments was honoured at the APB awards, reflecting its commitment to disciplined, client-focused fixed income strategies. In this interview, Richard Ryan, co-head of fundamental fixed income, shares his perspective on what truly sets successful investors apart, how […]

The post Comfortable being uncomfortable: Navigating global credit with conviction appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Despite the shadows of a potential AI bubble and persistent valuation jitters, Asia’s chief investment offices are entering 1Q26 with a resolute pro-risk tilt in equities, according to Asian Private Banker‘s review of major house views. While most banks are clinging to US earnings growth as a principal driver, a deepening rift has emerged over the role of fixed income […]

The post CIO views 1Q26 visualised: Private banks double down on US equities amid AI fatigue appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Asian Private Banker was a proud sponsor of a recent Charity Golf Day hosted by Arts with the Disabled Association Hong Kong (ADAHK). On a beautiful winter’s day at the historic Shek O Country Club in Hong Kong, a host of generous donors and supporters were blessed with fine weather and immaculate conditions as they took to the fairways in […]

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Nomura International Wealth Management (Nomura IWM) is pushing for one of the industry’s most aggressive shifts into alternative assets, joining a regional race to lift client allocations out of the single digits. “We expect client allocations to alternatives to reach 35%-40% over the next three to five years, with alternatives serving as true equity replacement strategies rather than portfolio diversifiers,” […]

The post Nomura IWM eyes 40% alts allocation in bold “equity replacement” push appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from PineBridge Investments. By Omar Slim and Andy Suen, Co-heads of Asia Fixed Income Key Takeaways Asia’s economy surprised to the upside in 2025. Despite tariff pressures and global uncertainty, the region demonstrated resilience that few anticipated. Exporters accelerated shipments ahead of tariff deadlines, exemptions in the second half of the year eased the impact, […]

The post 2026 Asia fixed income outlook: Tested again. Resilient again.  appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Last week, while reading coverage of the World Economic Forum in Davos, I came across an interesting report launched at the event by Oxfam, an anti-poverty charity. What caught my attention wasn’t just another warning about inequality, but the argument that extreme wealth is increasingly shaping politics, media and public life — with effects that go far beyond economics. The […]

The post Bottom Line: When money writes the rules, who holds the power?  appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Asian Private Banker was honoured to celebrate the winners of the 13th annual Asset Management Awards for Excellence at a gala luncheon – the largest one so far – in Hong Kong on Thursday, where the region’s standout providers of asset management strategies to the private banking sector were recognised. Over 180 representatives from the asset management industry, as well […]

The post APB celebrates winners of Asset Management Awards for Excellence 2026 at largest-ever ceremony appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

As discretionary inflows surge following the 2025 rate cuts, Asia’s private banks are fracturing into distinct camps to capture the next wave of assets. While Pictet Wealth Management (Pictet WM) is pushing the democratisation of multi-asset private assets (MAPA) mandates, Deutsche Bank Private Bank (Deutsche Bank PB) is focusing on accessibility. BNP Paribas Wealth Management (BNP Paribas WM), for its […]

The post Pictet WM, Deutsche Bank PB, BNP Paribas WM sharpen DPM specialties for 2026 race appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Pantheon will target Asian markets, such as Thailand and Malaysia, by mid-2026 as the final leg of a three-phase expansion strategy, following the relocation of international private wealth head Victor Mayer to Singapore in late 2025. With US$82 billion in discretionary assets under management, Mayer believes Singapore is the natural base from which to translate Pantheon’s institutional prowess into the […]

The post Pantheon targeting Thailand, Malaysia in Asia push appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

For Singapore-based Swiss-Asia Financial Services, selecting custodian banking partners is not just about product suites, but operational friction. CEO Pying-Huan Wang told Asian Private Banker that “painful” account-opening processes at private banks have become the primary factor distinguishing partners, as the firm eyes expansion into Taiwan. “For banks, differentiating their offerings to EAMs is vital. Although [the] product range is […]

The post Swiss-Asia CEO: KYC speed, not product breadth, drives custodian bank choice appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

While much of the world debates whether artificial intelligence will replace jobs, Singapore has recently focused on who bears the cost when work is disrupted. The recent decision by DBS, OCBC, and UOB to retrain 35,000 local banking employees is not just a workforce initiative — it is a statement of commitment. AI will inevitably change finance, but does it […]

The post Bottom Line: Is AI treated as a technology problem rather than a talent one? appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from CICC. As the days and months turn, a new year rises with renewed promise. Over the past year, we navigated change and challenge, advancing with resilience and steady progress. The path has not always been smooth.  The trust of our clients, the support of our partners, and the dedication of our colleagues have been […]

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The burgeoning multi-trillion-dollar private credit market continues to make headlines, partly driven by investor fears over opacity, overcrowding, and undisclosed risk. The asset class’s growth into a dominant force in private capital is attracting intense scrutiny. “We get calls all the time about our views on the headlines or literally the day before,” said Henry Lee, partner and head of […]

The post “We want to set the record straight”: US$596bn manager crushes private credit myths appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

With UBS reporting a 40% surge in discretionary assets last year and Standard Chartered almost doubling its book, the industry is aggressively rolling out self-directed and AI-enhanced platforms to democratise access to the CIO office, intensifying competition in the expanding discretionary space. Multiple leading institutions Asian Private Banker spoke to recently enjoyed robust growth in 2025, and in some cases, […]

The post Discretionary assets surge in 2025 as DPM race heats up in private banks appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from ICE. The electronification of trading and digitisation of the back office have revolutionised every corner of financial services since the turn of the century. While the benefits have long been recognised from dealer trading desks in Hong Kong to buy-side firms in Singapore, today, nowhere are the fruits of cutting-edge financial technology being enjoyed […]

The post Three financial technologies redefining modern wealth management in APAC appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Franklin Templeton. Market headwinds won’t hold back commercial real estate’s potential for yield and long-term growth. What opportunities lie ahead? How bad was it? How did we do? And what’s next? Michael Comparato, head of commercial real estate at Benefit Street Partners (“BSP”) (a Franklin Templeton company) discusses where things stand, the robust opportunity […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Noah Holdings. Noah Holdings’ four-day Global Black Diamond Summit in December at the Londoner Grand hotel in Macau was meticulously executed on an epic scale. It attracted 1,600 HNW clients from Greater China, Asia Pacific and further afield. The big talk was all about transformation: AI as the fifth industrial revolution, the AI-inspired retooling […]

The post Technology, trust and thought leadership: Noah Holdings’ recipe for success in global Chinese wealth management appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

There’s no better way to start the year with a bang than by shining light on the private banks and independent wealth managers who truly made a difference in 2025. Yes, this is about the Asian Private Banker Awards for Distinction programme. The APB editorial team reviewed more than 220 submissions and clocked over 110 hours of pitch meetings. By […]

The post Bottom Line: Kicking off 2026 – celebrating success, moving onward and upward appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Robeco. The Magnificent Seven stocks account for over a quarter of the MSCI World Index, reflecting an unprecedented concentration in global equities. This group has evolved over the past decade under various labels – FANG, MAMAA, BATMMAAN1 – mirroring shifting narratives from platform growth and quantitative easing to pandemic-driven digitisation and today’s AI boom. […]

The post 25+ years of quant investing at Robeco: Who needs the Mag 7? A long tail of opportunity appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from CMB International. Riding the wave of the times, ushering in a new chapter of wealth management On 17 November 2025, CMB International’s new Private Wealth Management Centre grandly opened in Central, Hong Kong.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, CMB International leverages the strong financial backing and outstanding social reputation of its […]

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Asian Private Banker is delighted to present Final Word 2025, our year-in-review feature featuring regional heads from wealth management players across APAC. Click here to read Final Word 2025 In this exclusive feature, top executives reflected on what kept them up at night in 2025, covering everything from digital transformation to regulations, and business strategy to investment performance. Below are some […]

The post Final Word: Private banking leaders reflect on strong a 2025, reveal strategies for 2026 appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Asian Private Banker has officially opened submissions for the eighth China Wealth Awards (CWA) 2025, recognising excellence in serving China’s ultra and high net worth individuals, their families, and their businesses. This year’s programme has been refreshed to reflect China’s fast-moving wealth management landscape, shaped by an AI-fuelled equity rally, a recovering IPO market, regulatory shifts, evolving client investment appetite, […]

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As the year draws to a close, I found myself inspired by The 12 Days of Christmas – not to sing it (mercifully), but it struck me as a fitting way to frame the year in private banking. Just as the carol counts down a series of gifts, 2025 offered its own series of notable trends, each shaping the industry […]

The post Bottom Line: Jingle bells, market swells — 12 trends that shaped private banking 2025 appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

HSBC Private Bank is working to differentiate its ultra high net worth (UHNW) offering with a specialist team and by opening its own balance sheet deals to clients, hoping to cut through the “One Bank” marketing noise. As part of HSBC’s proposition, the UHNW Solutions Group (USG), established in 2022, is a mix of a client-facing and product specialist team, […]

The post HSBC Private Bank puts skin in the game to court UHNWIs appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from CICC. On 31 October 2025, China International Capital Corporation (CICC) successfully held the CICC 2025 Dubai Wealth Management Forum in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Centred on the theme “Invest in China, Invest in Future,” the forum brought together over 200 distinguished guests from various sectors to engage in in-depth discussions on key topics […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Schroders. In a world where passive funds dominate headlines, investors might ask: Does human insight and judgment still have an active role to play in investment?  A case in point is global equities, an asset class where passive vehicles previously outperformed active funds. Now, after years of narrow leadership, market drivers are broadening. This […]

The post The Active Edge – Unlocking value through active asset management appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Switzerland’s resounding rejection of an inheritance tax on wealthy residents tells us something far bigger than the outcome of a single referendum. The debate highlighted just how mobile wealthy families have become, and how quickly tax changes can influence where they choose to place assets or even their residency. The plan to charge a 50% tax on inheritances above CHF […]

The post Bottom Line: Swiss inheritance tax rejection shows loyalty is fragile appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

What if the most interesting story in Asian wealth right now isn’t the giant private banks, but the external asset managers (EAM) quietly, or not so quietly, making their mark? In Singapore and Hong Kong, they’re growing in numbers, scaling up their businesses, and extending their reach across markets. Take Singapore, for example. Ten years ago, the independent scene was […]

The post Bottom Line: Rising costs, retrocessions, regulations – and will EAMs consolidate? appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from Robeco. Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, and investing is no exception. But amid the hype, AI risks being used more as a marketing label than a genuine source of insight or performance. Artificial intelligence (AI) is hot and transformative, reaching far beyond tech into the investment industry. With so much hype, there is […]

The post 25+ years of quant investing at Robeco: Five critical conversations to test whether your asset manager’s AI adds value appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

This is a sponsored advertorial from PGIM. Opportunistic credit was one of the featured topics at this year’s Asian Private Banker’s market-leading conferences. It made an outsized impression. Here’s how and why a once little-understood subsector of credit stole the limelight. Ryan Kelly, senior portfolio manager and head of special situations at PGIM, by very dint of his role and […]

The post When opportunity knocks appeared first on Asian Private Banker.

Goldman Sachs is expanding its art and collectibles advisory business into Asia and the Middle East, aiming to serve more first-generation collectors who are beginning to plan for wealth transfer and legacy. The bank launched its art and collectibles practice in the US six years ago and brought it to Europe three years later. It is now shifting focus to […]

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management has collaborated with BNP Paribas Asset Management to roll out a new CIO Strategy Fund, with a target fund size of US$300 million. Launched in Asia in August 2025, the fund is designed to provide clients with streamlined access to the bank’s chief investment office (CIO) views. The French bank exclusively told Asian Private Banker the […]

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Last year we celebrated Hong Kong’s top rainmakers. Now it’s Singapore’s turn. In a city where wealth is booming and competition is fierce, Asian Private Banker’s Power List: Singapore highlights 19 bankers who are redefining success. What does it take to make the Power List? Is it book size, leadership, a high-profile career, or an intriguing lifestyle? In reality, it’s […]

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As private banks compete fiercely for single-family office (SFO) wallet share, Pictet Wealth Management in Singapore is seeing SFOs emerge as a fast-growing segment, driving net new money. The Swiss pure-play is leveraging its long-term, investment-led approach to capture a larger share of this expanding market. “Family offices have always been a cornerstone client group for Pictet globally,” Alison Lim, […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from WCM Investment Management (affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers). Economic moats, those durable competitive advantages that protect companies from rivals, are often hailed as the holy grail of investing. But simply identifying a moat is not enough for WCM’s Investment Team.  It is far more important to understand a company’s moat trajectory. This is because a […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Neuberger Berman. In a fast-evolving private equity market, evergreen funds are increasingly standing out as a compelling and flexible alternative to traditional close-ended funds. For decades, individual investors have built their wealth primarily through public markets. But the landscape is shifting, with fewer companies opting to list publicly and a growing share of value […]

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For the world’s elite private banks, office space is more than just a place to house staff. It’s where clients meet, deals are made, and generational relationships formed. Often housing bespoke artwork and well-being centres, while offering stunning views and state-of-the-art facilities, offices are a statement for the bank’s value proposition. And in private banking – being in the business […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Robeco. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is booming, driven by increased computing power, big data, and smarter algorithms. We discuss three ways investors can harness AI. The AI boom is rapidly transforming industries and creating new opportunities. In fact, even as markets saw turmoil in early 2025, global investment in AI has only accelerated. We have […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from BNP Paribas Asset Management. Marketing Communication – For professional and institutional investors only. For years, investors across Asia Pacific have favoured the US over Europe in their portfolio allocations. But a decisive sentiment shift is now underway.  According to Europe Rising: The 2025 APAC Investor Pulse, a proprietary survey by BNP Paribas Asset Management […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from MSCI. As clients demand more personalisation and portfolios become increasingly multifaceted, wealth managers across Asia Pacific are evolving. Hassan Suffyan, head of wealth for APAC & EMEA at MSCI, shares how firms are balancing the discipline of house views within both advisory and discretionary portfolios while adapting to a new era of client personalisation. […]

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This is a sponsored article from Principal. Author: Sebastian Dooley, CFA, senior fund manager, Principal Real Estate The digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift in how businesses operate and individuals engage with technology. Data centres play a central role in this transformation and have emerged as critical infrastructure for the modern economy. The European market’s unique positioning reveals […]

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Hamilton Lane exclusively unpacked its Asia wealth expansion strategy to Asian Private Banker, including how the firm is pushing into Taiwan. And how the firm is mitigating redemption-gating risks in its flagship evergreen funds, key to its Asia strategy. Launching its Asia Private Assets Fund in July 2025 and the Global Venture Capital and Growth Fund in October 2025, alongside […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from PIMCO. Learn how our 60/40 strategy uses global diversification and stock-bond dynamics to help investors thrive in uncertain markets. In today’s unpredictable markets, the classic 60/40 portfolio – 60% stocks, 40% bonds – remains a cornerstone for investors seeking both growth and stability. Yet, headlines questioning “is the 60/40 portfolio dead?” have become common, especially […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from Natixis Investment Managers. DNCA won Best Fund Provider – Global Bond – Short Term at the APB 2026 Asset Management Awards for Excellence^. In this Q&A, DNCA portfolio manager and newly appointed chief investment officer, Francois Collet, talks about the risks and opportunities he sees in global fixed income markets, as well as how […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from HSBC Asset Management. For professional investors and intermediaries only. This document should not be distributed to or relied upon by retail clients/investors. Explore the benefits and risks of Hong Kong dollar money market strategies and how the asset class can potentially curb volatility in short-term rates. Author: Gordon Rodrigues, liquidity chief investment officer, Asia […]

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Lombard Odier has maintained a relatively quiet presence in Asia, but certain factors give the bank a competitive edge, even without a booking centre in Hong Kong, according to Omar Shokur, who became regional head of private clients, Asia, in March. Speaking to Asian Private Banker, Shokur outlined the bank’s strategy to “Asianise” its product platform, hire selectively, and strengthen […]

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In Asia’s wealth world, the action isn’t just confined to trading floors or client luncheons. Private bankers are hitting backhands, swinging clubs, and giving back to the community, and these last couple of months have shown just that. If you’ve wandered through Central in Hong Kong lately, you might have spotted a new kind of court lighting up the harbourfront. […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from L&G. How can fixed income investors manage the persistent challenge of interest rate risk when the established rules of engagement are changing? Asian Private Banker spoke to Amelie Chowna, Senior Fixed Income Investment Specialist, Asset Management, at L&G, to find out more about the evolving role of duration and the need for a more […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from BNP Paribas AM. A shift from traditional materials to wood-based alternatives can foster nature’s preservation and resilience while opening new paths towards financial opportunities.The forest that dreams of space As small as they may be, paper straws are a compelling example of how a simple change can create a significant impact.  On a broader […]

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There is reason to believe that allocations to alternative investments among the private wealth segment in Asia will continue to increase in the coming year. This, according to panellists, may be one way of smoothing out returns and providing investors with exposure to assets and industries less correlated with traditional equities and deemed more protected from downside risks resulting from […]

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This is a sponsored article from Schroders. It is time we acknowledge that active investment management is more than stock selection, writes Schroders group chief executive Richard Oldfield. Where is the familiar scepticism toward active management? That was only a few years ago, but the debate has moved on by leagues. The binary poles of active and passive are less […]

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Private banks in Southeast Asia have been seeing record growth across the region, according to private banking leaders at the APB Summit 2025 in Singapore. The panel discussion, Southeast Asia focus: Gearing up for 2026 – growth, strategies, and expansion, delved into what has been driving growth in the wealth space over the past year and how banks are working […]

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North Asia’s private banking sector is observing a “golden moment,” fueled by increasing market strength and clients seeking diversification, private banking leaders said at the Asian Private Banker Summit 2025 in Hong Kong. “It’s a rising tide in the markets. I think much of the work we have collectively put in as an industry over the last few years, along […]

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EQT is taking a discerning approach to crack Asia’s vast and dynamic wealth market, looking to bring differentiated and complementary offerings to private banks and distributors across the region as competition heats up. After establishing distribution networks in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Australia since 2023, the Swedish private equity firm has expanded its footprint to Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, […]

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The APB Summit was a bang in both Hong Kong and Singapore — full rooms, record attendance, and incredible energy throughout. It was great just to meet friends and colleagues. The APB Summit is where private banking truly meets, offering high-level networking that is unmatched anywhere else in the region. Across both locations, one message resonated clearly. Asia’s private banking […]

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This is a sponsored article from Nuveen. Allocators globally are increasing their allocations to private real estate as a diversifying asset. But for private wealth investors looking to do the same, considerations like sector, vintage year and macro trends can help inform a successful investment. A global spike in volatility in 2025, especially in the US market, saw investors searching […]

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Southeast Asia’s private banks have been experiencing strong inflows and sustained growth momentum, according to private banking leaders at the APB Summit 2025 in Singapore today. The panel discussion, Business highlights: Progress in Singapore’s private wealth business revealed private banking trends in the region, differentiation strategies, and future industry challenges identified by private banking CEOs. International corridors supporting flows At […]

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