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Deutsche Bank recruits for double-digit Asia wealth growth
Deutsche Bank's private banking division is recruiting experienced wealth management teams with established client portfolios to achieve double-digit growth in key Asian markets, focusing on high-net-worth individuals.
Techcombank CEO Lottner's H1 2026 pay surge mirrors profit growth
Techcombank's executive remuneration, including a substantial payment to its chief executive, increased significantly during the first half of 2026, reflecting the bank's reported pre-tax profit expansion for the same period.
Hotlotz to manage S$3bn forfeited assets, boosts market standing
Hotlotz's appointment to manage Singapore's S$3 billion forfeited assets auction demonstrates its digital-first strategy's viability and elevates its standing in the region's luxury collectibles market.
Ping An's Hong Kong ETF Strategy: Regulatory Nod to Deepen Mainland Capital Flows
China's largest insurer, Ping An, intends to allocate capital to Hong Kong-listed exchange-traded funds, a strategic shift enabled by recent regulatory approval that will deepen capital market integration between the mainland and Hong Kong.
CDL's H1 2026 Profit Soars 230%, UOL Up 23% Amid Singapore Property Surge
Singapore's major listed developers, City Developments Ltd (CDL) and UOL Group, reported substantial net profit increases for H1 2026, driven by residential project completions and strategic initiatives. Conversely, real estate agencies PropNex and Apac Realty recorded profit declines, reflecting a shift in the new launch pipeline.
AI Giants OpenAI, Anthropic Drive Singapore Office Real Estate Surge
Artificial intelligence developers are demonstrably increasing their physical footprint in Singapore, with OpenAI in negotiations for significant office space and Anthropic having an established presence, showing sustained demand for commercial real estate in the technology sector.