During Asian Private Banker‘s Alternatives in Focus event held at the Westin Singapore, leading private banks in Asia shared their views on the need for due diligence in portfolio diversification. Among the topics up for discussion, at the event on 30 March 2023, were the importance of interest alignment and track record in choosing a partner, as well as why […]

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DBS Bank has signed an agreement with Spain-based Allfunds to use the wealthtech’s platform for its fund distribution services across the wealth and retail banking businesses. The agreement will grant DBS access to Allfunds’ investment funds and asset servicing offering across Asia and globally. “Allfunds presents a one-stop solution for our distribution needs — access to an extensive fund ecosystem, […]

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DBS Bank has seen an uptick in client risk appetite year-to-date amid rising investor sentiment and an encouraging market rebound, but the bank is advising clients to beware near-term volatility. “Improved investors’ confidence, lower market volatilities, and lower interest rates combined make fixed deposits seem less competitive, and so private investors have been looking to continue or increase investments across […]

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With sustainable and impact investing gaining unprecedented momentum globally, a number of private banks in Asia have been proactively launching and promoting ESG strategies to their high net worth clients through discretionary and advisory mandates. However, most banks and asset managers admit that demand for ESG solutions — both ESG-thematic and ESG-integrated — among Asia’s wealthy, although slowly rising, remains […]

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