BlackRock authorised for its first tokenised money market fund in Hong Kong
Investors will be able to use HKDAP issued by Standard Chartered-led Anchorpoint Financial Limited to subscribe and redeem from the fund.
Singapore
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Amundi strengthens its investment platform in Asia
The five internal appointees have been re-located to Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Eastspring boosts distribution business
Steven Chua be head of retail intermediaries, Singapore, and Suleen Law has been hired as head of private banks and family offices.
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IFM Investors opens Singapore office
The new office will also support the expansion of IFM’s private market capabilities across Asia.
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Manulife IM hires former Lion Global PM to head Singapore equities
Kenneth Ong has been hired as Manulife IM’s head of equities, Singapore, replacing former head Chan Hock Fai who is retiring at year end.
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Robeco expands retail offering in Singapore
The five strategies cover quants, high income, energy and Apac equities.
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HSBC Private Bank bolsters Singapore and India leadership teams
The private banking arm of HSBC has made four new appointments to its Singapore and India desks.
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Singapore wealthtech platform Keenai partners with Fullerton Fund Management
Fullerton Fund Management will provide the new wealthtech platform with SGD-denominated investment strategies.
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DBS announces changes to leadership roles
Sebastian Paredes, head of North Asia and CEO of DBS Bank (Hong Kong), will be retiring from executive duties.
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UOB Group reports higher profits
Wealth management income for 1H26 rose 16% from the previous year.
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AllianzGI agrees to buy UOB Asset Management
AllianzGI will also have long-term access to UOB’s retail client network.
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Lighthouse Canton launches wealth platform for NRIs
The platform serves both directions of the India capital corridor.
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Indosuez strengthens leadership team in Asia
Muriel Aboud Schirmann and Louis Shen take on senior roles in Singapore.
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MSCI and SGX to launch derivatives indexes for developed and emerging markets
The agreement expands MSCI’s partnership with SGX to cover global and regional equity benchmarks.
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Baillie Gifford names new Singapore client head
Calvin Liew will lead the firm’s next phase of growth in Southeast Asia.
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DBS and Samsung Securities forge wealth management partnership
DBS and Samsung Securities collaborate for wealth management.