Wary of the potential for the escalating trade war to materially destabilize the macro environment, UBS has revised its assessment of possible downside scenarios, including the risk of a global crisis ...

Wealth management was a standout business at Standard Chartered in the first quarter as the bank continued to advance towards its broader target to grow fresh assets and income. Standard Chartered’s ...

Bitcoin broker Relai has launched an offering in collaboration with Swiss-based Sygnum Bank which also maintains a significant presence in Singapore. Those looking to access short- to medium-term ...

Despite solid quarterly numbers at UBS, commentators and investors remain lukewarm. Looking ahead, the outlook is riddled with variables, and CEO Sergio Ermotti says he will concentrate on what the ...

Asia is becoming the leader in financial accessibility, as consumers are more active in adopting technology solutions. According to analysts at UnaFinancial, financial inclusion across Asia is ...

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Singapore-based multi-family office WRISE has launched a new business unit that will provide corporate advisory services. WRISE has launched WRISE Capital – a new core business unit that will provide ...

Singapore-headquartered Lighthouse Canton has released a white paper focused on family offices and their benefits as an institutional model to manage wealth for the ultra-rich. Lighthouse Canton has ...

A former executive of the now-defunct Credit Suisse has joined the Royal Bank of Canada in Singapore. Steven Fong has joined RBC’s Singapore office as executive director and head of investment & ...

Within Asia, lenders in Hong Kong are expected to feel the greatest impact from higher tariffs, according to a Fitch report. US imports from Hong Kong, along with mainland China, are currently subject ...

Until now, there has been no way to reliably assess private credit risks. Investors and wealth management clients are in a world of uncertainty right now. Tariffs and the burgeoning Trump 2.0 global ...

A surge in US tariffs has triggered investor unrest and sleepless nights – experts reveal how to protect your portfolio and regain control. Google Trends shows a 24 percent spike in searches for ...