The Asia head is currently focusing on cultivating two things: client portfolios and his herb garden.

Cavalli&#8217;s mandate will be to increase global connectivity for every client that could benefit from it.

As market uncertainties persist, UBS is guiding clients toward FX hedging, global diversification and alternative investments&#8212;strategies that could define portfolio resilience in the coming decade.

The expansion is also part of Standard Chartered&#8217;s broader strategy to invest US$1.5 billion in its affluent business over the next five years.



Based in Hong Kong, Chang will report to Mike Tan, global head, wealth planning and family advisory. 

The Malaysian bank taps veteran COO from Citi Global Wealth. 

The insurance and trust solutions provider also hired wealth planning veteran from HSBC in March. 

With sustained momentum in AUM growth and strategic hires, OCBC is positioning itself for further gains in Greater China&#8217;s competitive private banking landscape.

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The new partnership will see Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund offered to professional and qualified Deutsche Bank wealth management clients in Asia. 

The firm identified a gap in Asia&#8217;s secondary market for accessing high-quality companies, which were often locked behind political barriers or dominated by European and US players.

The private bank entered into a partnership with Europe&#8217;s InvestIndustrial to boost its alts offering in Asia.

Asia&#8217;s exporters and equity markets face mounting pressure as Donald Trump&#8217;s campaign pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs - dubbed "Liberation Day" levies - spark warnings from top private banks.

This strategic initiative highlights Manulife's dedication to the rapidly growing HNW and UHNW markets. 

The island's wealth management market is still dominated by home-grown banks such as CTBC Bank and Mega International Commercial Bank, while HSBC, UBS and BNP Paribas also have local teams. 

Potential collaborative opportunities for asset management products and investment banking services will also be explored.


Both Terence Seow and Shaun Lim joined as managing directors. 

Thomas Ang also co-led UBS&#8217; global art and collecting division for over 18 months. 

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