The brand unveils two new high-complication timepieces inspired by the literary classic «The Little Prince» – including its first blue ceramic perpetual calendar tourbillon. Swiss luxury watchmaker ...

Global insurer AXA will look to re-domicile its China business to Hong Kong in a strategic move that is expected to simplify reporting and compliance processes. AXA plans to re-domicile AXA China ...

While the US economy grapples with inflation, trade tensions, and slowing momentum, capital is increasingly flowing toward Europe. Economist Jon Levy expects a shallow downturn in the US and sees new ...

Tokyo-based SMBC has hired a former DBS executive to lead its corporate banking business in Asia. SMBC has appointed Joyce Tee as head of corporate banking department in Asia Pacific, according to a ...

Julius Baer, the venerable Swiss private bank, has suffered fresh loan losses and ousted its Chief Risk Officer. Julius Baer has hit another bump on its path to recovery. The wealth manager had ...

Swiss wealth management giant UBS will open a new Middle East office in Abu Dhabi. Flows from other locations, like the UK, were cited as a positive driver for the region. «The Middle East has ...

A former private banker has completed a management buyout of Bern-based asset manager OLZ’s Hong Kong unit. A management buyout of OLZ (Hong Kong) – a subsidiary of OLZ AG (Switzerland) – has been ...

The private banking arm of Standard Chartered has hired a 22-year philanthropy veteran in Asia. Scott Chang joins Standard Chartered as head of philanthropy, Asia, wealth planning & advisory, ...

Singapore’s faith in its banks is still rock-solid – yet the public is making it clear that trust must now be matched by purpose. The 2024 Banking Trust Index for Singapore (BTIS) found that the 14 ...

The rise of Islamic finance has been dominated by a handful of countries with majority Muslim populations. But moving forward, Singapore could emerge as a top alternative market, according to Standard ...

Compared to their global peers, Asian clients are more likely to change their primary wealth provider, according to a report by EY. Sustainability and AI could be the key to retention. More than ...

Neobank Revolut, which also maintains a presence in Singapore, is setting up its Western European headquarters in Paris and applying for a French banking license. UK-based neobank Revolut is expanding ...