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KGI Bank Opens First Overseas Branch in Hong Kong: Taipei-headquartered KGI Bank has opened its first overseas branch in Hong Kong, which will focus on wealth management services. zpr.io/bvSvJAJqFKvM

HSBC’s Private Banking Hiring Spree in Southeast Asia: The private banking unit of HSBC has been on a hiring spree with a focus on Southeast Asia and international markets. zpr.io/RVY9nJsZQy9w

IQ-EQ Acquires Asia Institutional Fund Platform: Luxembourg-based investor services provider IQ-EQ has expanded its reach in Asia with the acquisition of an institutional cross-border fund platform. zpr.io/VUaqfBVdv6c9

Julius Baer’s First-Half Profit Slips Due to Credit Losses: As previously signalled, Julius Baer recorded lower net profit in the first half of 2025, driven by credit losses from its mortgage and private debt book. zpr.io/H4VrYHTcbKDv

DBS Rolls Out AI Coaching to Entire Workforce: In a groundbreaking move to future-proof its workforce, DBS has launched iCoach – a Generative AI-powered coaching tool developed with world-renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith. This... zpr.io/BHq4rmxFguda

Julius Baer: Credit Book Update Coming Soon: After recording significant loan loss allowances, Julius Baer will soon unveil whether there are further damages to its credit book. This will mark ground zero for the Swiss financial institut... zpr.io/NAqKpwaB4YaW

Jason Saw: «We’ve Already Seen the Market Reacting»: Singapore’s push to reinvigorate its capital markets is off to a flying start with a major S$1.1 billion injection under the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Equity Market Development... zpr.io/v8YhqcMMEpFs

CIMB Eyes Expansion in Wealth and Treasury in Singapore: Momentum Builds as Malaysia's CIMB leverages Singapore’s role in ASEAN growth story. zpr.io/ZYjimsrG7vcG

UBS Probes Role of Client Advisers Over Currency Derivatives: The fallout from the sale of high-risk currency derivatives appears to be widening. UBS is reportedly reviewing the conduct of six client advisers involved in selling the comp... zpr.io/s7TE5cw6gPwk

HKMA Slaps Penalties on Three Banks for AML Failures: Hong Kong's banking regulator has taken disciplinary action against three lenders over deficient anti-money laundering controls. zpr.io/JBsWu72tT7yp

Sixth Street to Launch Singapore Office: San Francisco-based investment firm Sixth Street has announced the opening of a new office in Singapore and appointed a 24-year Goldman vet to lead the regional business. zpr.io/xgViKrQLsnJs

Lifestyle Hotels Surge Ahead in Asia Pacific: Lifestyle hotels are reshaping the hospitality landscape across Asia Pacific, with room supply projected to surge another 34 percent by 2027, according to JLL’s latest report. The trend is po... zpr.io/m5FRtz962r5c

StanChart: Transition Investing Appetite is on the Rise: High net worth individuals are showing increasing interest in investing in the transition to a low-carbon economy, according to a Standard Chartered report. However, limited unders... zpr.io/4FwCpJJdv4Q6

EFG Posts Record Profit From Insurance Recovery: Zurich-based EFG International saw profits in the first six months of 2025 reach a record high, driven in part by a recovery from a settlement with a Taiwanese insurance company. zpr.io/Dq8HDmuWY3ED

Asia is EFG International's Asset Inflow Leader: Asia continues to demonstrate its value as an engine of growth and wealth creation, leading all regions in net new assets for EFG in the first half. zpr.io/khiGSr2McHRH

The Smartest City for Smart Money: Amid shifting tax codes, geopolitical tensions, and climate uncertainty, Singapore has quietly positioned itself as the world’s most complete safe haven for wealth. Here’s why it stands alone. zpr.io/z8K4c3wkeaFU

Henley & Partners: Asia Leads Global Mobility Race: Holders of passports in Asia have the greatest visa-free access, according to an index by Henley & Partners. zpr.io/8Ub5jqnLnAjv

AI Trading, Unleashed: Smart Wealth Integrates IG Prime and Enfusion: Smart Wealth Asset Management has taken a significant leap forward in its growth journey by integrating IG Prime’s institutional trading tools and Enfusion’s portfolio... zpr.io/5abnAc8gkcus

HKMA: Many Stablecoin Applicants Will Be Disappointed: Hong Kong’s passage of the stablecoin bill and the anticipated issuance of related licenses is causing much optimism in the city. According to the local banking regulator, the matter... zpr.io/85eSSapntjNS

Citi Private Bank to Ramp Up Hiring in the Middle East: In an effort to capitalize on the wealth boom in the Middle East, Citi will look to accelerate its recruitment efforts in the region. zpr.io/pN2CLYYbntUh