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Chinese banks spin off asset management arms as oversight mounts

Bank of Communications is investing $1.25b for such unit in Shanghai.

Chinese banks spin off asset management arms as oversight mounts

Bank of Communications is investing $1.25b for such unit in Shanghai.

Asia's private banking scene heats up as European players enter fray

European private banks are heavily investing in Asian footholds.

Why you should be a part of ABF's inaugural Priority Banking & Wealth Management Conference 2018

The event will tackle significant topics on the thriving wealth banking business in Asia.

HSBC ramps up senior hiring for APAC equity business

The move is part of the bank’s restructuring business.

Hong Kong loses to Singapore in managing the assets of the world's wealthy

However, a growing preference of China’s HNWI for closer wealth managers is fast narrowing the gap.

Bank of Singapore inks deal with Sumitomo Mitsui subsidiary

The MOU aims to highlight BOS banking services to SMBC Trust Bank’s high net worth clientele.

Singapore's wealth management business dominates Asian competition

However, the growing preference of Chinese wealthy for Hong Kong is challenging its dominance.

OCBC unveils three-year hybrid unit trust

It combines a fixed maturity product through a call option strategy.

Can Hong Kong steal the wealth manager crown from Switzerland?

The banking secrecy capital's dominance has been on a steady decline since 2010.

JPMorgan Chase appoints Mark Leung as CEO in China

This follows the bank's plans to further grow its onshore business capabilities in China.

Bangkok Bank ties up with equity crowdfunding platform

The bank’s clients can gain access to available venture capital opportunities on OurCrowd.

NAB joins Australian exodus from wealth management business

The bank’s MLC subsidiary will be sold by the end of 2019.

Bank of Singapore bullish on Middle East prospects

AUM in Dubai grew about 30% from its launch in 2016.

India's private banks profit from demonetisation drive

The country’s ultra wealthy are shunning property and gold and turning to equity and debt investments.