Editors

The US firm aims to strengthen its foothold in Greater China’s competitive wealth market, leveraging its global expertise in real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and distressed assets.

The bank continues to strengthen its capabilities in both booking centres to support the diverse needs of clients across Asia.

Since its 2022 launch, Chocolate Finance has grown to manage nearly S$900 million in assets as of July 2025.

Founded in 2015, Metalpha specializes in institutional-grade digital asset wealth management services.

The latest move widens individual clients’ access to a customised portfolio of top-tier private asset funds that, till now, has been largely available to only institutional investors. 

HSBC Global Private Banking has bolstered its leadership team across Southeast Asia, Australia, and international markets with a series of senior hires.

Hemandas will be appointed as the senior executive officer (SEO) and head of coverage for the Middle East and Europe.

MAS commits S$50 million to boost equity research and product listings.

Both firms' leadership teams will continue to play key roles in the combined organization.

Douchin has served in this role on an interim basis and has been a key contributor in deploying th GPB Asia operating model and strategy.

Taiwan has launched a new Asset Management Hub in Kaohsiung to accelerate the development of onshore private banking.

KGI’s international wealth management business is set to forge strategic partnerships and collaboration opportunities.