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Though not a tech specialist, Lam brings deep financial acumen to his role a year ago, helping drive the firm’s ambitions in Asia’s fast-evolving private markets.

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.

As a bank philanthropy adviser, Mae Anderson brings the donor’s voice to the table and helps charities understand what donors care about.

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. 

As compliance costs balloon and digital platforms disrupt traditional channels, private banks face a brutal calculus: Do EAMs deliver enough net new money to justify the risks?

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.