A former HSBC executive has joined Barclays’ Hong Kong office to lead high touch sales trading in the region.

Japan-based Sumitomo Mitsui Trust is reportedly shutting its Hong Kong branch and moving operations to rival hub Singapore.

The Maldives is opening its doors to global investors, not just sun-seeking tourists. In a historic move to broaden its economic horizons, the island nation has partnered with Henley & Partners to ...

Family offices are increasingly seeking diversification with a focus on alternatives, especially in private markets, according to a BlackRock study.

London-headquartered Standard Chartered is strengthening its private markets capabilities in Asia with the hire of a former DBS executive. Standard Chartered has appointed Stacey Hsiao as head of ...

The private banking unit of OCBC has expanded its investment advisory council with the appointment of four new members.

Japan’s Nomura is reportedly closing one of its four branches in mainland China only a few years after its opening.

The wealth arm of the Royal Bank of Canada has expanded its Asia frontline with a handful of private bankers covering the Greater China markets.

London-headquartered HSBC continues its global pivot with the latest exit from business banking in the US.

In a landmark event celebrating 60 years of Singapore’s independence, SwissCham Singapore and the Swiss Club Singapore co-hosted a gala last weekend that highlighted the deep and evolving partnership ...

Digital wealth platform Arta has expanded its offering with the introduction of Sharia-compliant portfolios.

Singapore-based UOB has strengthened its transaction banking business with the hire of a former Standard Chartered executive, finews.asia has learned.