Credit Suisse Private Bank continues to build its China team

Rich Asians are increasingly optimistic about the markets

Despite limited evidence that economic prospects have changed, investor sentiment is being driven by the financial markets and is bullish.

July 15, 2009

DBS continues to build private banking business

DBS Private Bank hires veteran Chan Kwee Him to spearhead the growth of its high-net-worth business in Indonesia, and also names Bryan Goh as head of alternatives.

November 02, 2010

Downturn created "crisis of trust" among ultra wealthy

A Societe Generale Private Banking survey finds that ultra-HNWI have increased their due diligence following the financial crisis and are putting more emphasis on trust and transparency than on high returns.

September 15, 2010

And the rich get richer, once more

The ranks of the truly wealthy have swelled, with Asia-Pacific leading the recovery, according to the Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management/Capgemini World Wealth Report.

June 23, 2010

The world's rich part with $7.9 trillion in assets

The global financial crisis has caused the assets of the world's high-net-worth individuals to fall by an unprecedented 19.5% to $32.8 trillion.

June 25, 2009

Jimmy Lee from Clariden Leu discusses Asian private banking

Jimmy Lee, who heads private banking for Asia at Clariden Leu, explains the Swiss bank's strategy to win business and hire people in a highly competitive environment.

February 08, 2010