Asset Allocation

The digital wealth platform increased its high-net-worth (HNW) clients by 64% year-on-year in 2024.

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

A recent HSBC survey reveals a striking divergence: 27% of respondents view geopolitics as a leading investment risk, while 22% believe it offers lucrative opportunities.

The Swiss private bank is also giving its CIO Office a separate mandate to better serve clients' investment management needs - and Jimmy Lee continues to lead the Asia business.

Joey Tang will spearhead the local product and solutions strategy across capital markets, alternative investments and managed solutions, as well as lending advisory.

Recent Chinese policies lift artificial intelligence (AI) and platform equities, while bond issuance boosts fixed income opportunities, says Bank of Singapore.

Wealthy individuals are expanding globally, diversifying assets and residencies to navigate geopolitical shifts and maximise returns, according to a recent HSBC report.