Wealth management

THE BOTTOM LINE

Modernising wills for a smart nation

Singapore’s reputation as a wealth management centre would benefit from this move

Hong Kong’s strong initial public offering performance in 2025 underscores its robust capital flows and well-established family office ecosystem.
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From flourishing market to high quality of life: Why Hong Kong stands out to ultra-high-net-worth families

Having topped the initial public offering rankings in 2025, the city-state offers not only a robust capital flow but also a culturally rich family office ecosystem

From left: Albert Tse, Steve Brice and Genevieve Cua at the Standard Chartered Bank Roundtable on Jan 19.
BT INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE

From US tech to emerging markets, investors urged to diversify in volatile year

Panellists highlight investment opportunities for 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainties

Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management.
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With rising geopolitical perils, investment opportunities and risks in 2026

Markets surged in 2025—what's next? Key concerns include the US K-shaped economy, the weakening dollar, and AI's valuation. How can we find income and create a portfolio resilient to global fiscal dom...

One way to lower mortgage rates would be the further adoption of mortgages that do not allow for pre-payment, says Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management.

Affordability is Trump’s ‘greatest threat’ ahead of US midterm elections, says Bill Ackman in Singapore

The hedge fund manager says at a UBS wealth forum that he is bullish on markets and the overall economy

MAS deputy chairman Chee Hong Tat says it is “not realistic” to take a zero-risk approach, as that will stifle innovation and new ideas.

To be a wealth hub, Singapore must accept risk of rogue actors: Chee Hong Tat

MAS deputy chairman wants the Republic to be a place where entrepreneurs would bring their capital and talent

The acquisition is in line with iFast’s overarching strategy to ride on the growth of the wealth-management industry.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

iFast’s proposed acquisition of Financial Alliance stake could be more exciting than it looks

The relatively modest investment could burnish the growth strategy of iFast, which is on track for a multi-year growth trajectory

Regulators and banks rightly treat seniors as vulnerable and try to minimise product risk. Yet, they should also be thinking about longevity risk – the danger of outliving their assets.
INSIGHTS FROM CFA SOCIETY SINGAPORE

From super savers to secure retirees: Rethinking how Singaporeans invest through life

Aligning behaviour with needs at each stage can help residents enjoy a retirement that is safe, secure, comfortable and dignified

DBS, OCBC and UOB will continue to explore ways to return excess capital to shareholders, such as through dividends and share buybacks, note analysts.
OUTLOOK 2026

Fee income, recovery in loan growth are key drivers for Singapore banks in 2026

But analysts expect overall results to be flattish or lower, weighed down by net interest income

Widening the scope of investments will ensure that Singapore remains relevant to global investment trends.

Expand eligible investments as part of SFO tax framework tweak, industry observers say

Market players say that it is timely to include digital assets, precious minerals, insurance and family businesses