Wealth Management

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.

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

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?

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

As financial crimes grow more sophisticated, A&M’s blend of forensic accounting, technology, and compliance expertise positions it as a critical player.

A new wave of mainland tech unicorns and Southeast Asian giants are rushing to list on HKEX, minting fresh billionaires overnight.

The tower's newest tenants reveal where industry leaders see the most compelling opportunities in the region's rapidly evolving wealth landscape.

The report, which surveyed 360 family offices worldwide—including 76 from APAC—found that 65% of APAC families have formal succession plans, significantly higher than the global average (54%).

The Chinese financial giant highlights multi-asset strategies as critical for weathering volatility, citing diminished safe-haven appeal in traditional assets like U.S. Treasuries and gold.

From breaking barriers as the only Asian woman in her Manhattan banking cohort to revolutionizing Hong Kong's retirement and trust landscape, Lau has spent decades redefining what it means to be a financial steward.

With US$256B AUM and 11-market footprint, Prudential-owned asset manager leverages local expertise to capture shifting wealth flows.

With this launch, Partners Group now operates 22 offices worldwide, reinforcing its commitment to the Middle East since first entering the market via Dubai in 2010.