Private Banks

Alhawas stated he looks forward to “building trusted relationships with clients in the Kingdom and contributing to the Bank’s growth agenda through world-class wealth management services.”

As private banks continue to innovate and create pathways for their clients, the intersection of wealth management and private credit in Asia is set to become a defining feature of the region's financial landscape in the coming years.

While maintaining a neutral short-term stance on Japan after its rally, Leung remains positive on its medium-term outlook. She also highlighted strong client demand for alternatives - both for diversification and return enhancement.

The new Standard Chartered report shows that 74% of family office professionals have observed an increase in conflict among family members.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management has consolidated its investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management teams under a new leadership structure in Asia, aiming to deliver a more unified and client-centric approach across the region.

With €215 billion in client assets, Indosuez Wealth Management continues to solidify its position as a leading wealth manager, with these appointments underscoring its focused expansion in the key Asian market.

The move follows the recent recruitment of former UBS executive Che-Kun Hsu as Head of Wealth Management for Taiwan.

The private jet market in Asia is maturing, moving beyond a culture of all-cash deals for new aircraft to a more sophisticated landscape where financing, pre-owned models, and a new generation of tech-savvy owners are taking flight.

Hiu joins from Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, where he most recently served as Head of Wealth Management.

Samsung Securities has entered a partnership with two Singapore-based asset managers linked to Temasek Holdings.

Faye Ong of J.P. Morgan Private Bank champions a hands-on, strategic approach to philanthropy. She believes that for giving to be truly effective, it must be "scalable and catalytic," a principle she puts into practice through immersive client initiatives she calls her "Impact Circuit."

The Henley Global Mobility Report 2025 reveals that as an estimated $84 trillion passes to younger heirs, these digitally-native, globally-minded successors are proactively investing in multiple residencies and citizenships.