DBS Targets $1 Trillion Wealth AUM by 2030 With AI and 600
TL;DR DBS has set a $1 trillion wealth AUM target for 2030, supported by 600 new hires and AI deployment across its wealth platform. For Asia-Pacific family
AI Wealth Management Platform Feathery Raises $30M
TL;DR Feathery has raised $30 million to build AI tools that automate client onboarding, proposals, advisor transitions, and account operations across more than 300 wealth and insurance
Ponzi Fraud Alert: How a €1 Billion Literary Scheme
TL;DR Gérard Lhéritier's Aristophil scheme raised roughly €1 billion by selling fractional stakes in rare manuscripts before collapsing under fraud charges. The case highlights critical
E.SUN Wealth Management Expands Beyond Banking
TL;DR E.SUN Financial Holding has appointed a McKinsey-trained executive to reposition its wealth management arm toward advisory-led, fee-based services. For Asia family office principals, the move
Meta AI Chip Production in September Signals Big Tech
TL;DR Meta is set to begin producing its own AI chip in September, reducing its reliance on suppliers such as Nvidia and lowering compute costs. For Asia
GPIF Asset Allocation Unchanged: What It Means for Yen
TL;DR Japan's government confirmed it has no plans to restructure GPIF's asset allocation, sending the yen lower against the dollar. Asia-Pacific family offices
Alternatives Allocation in Asia: 3 Gaps Family Offices Must
TL;DR Demand for alternative investments among Asia-Pacific family offices is high in 2026, but manager quality, regulatory structuring, and liquidity planning are failing to keep pace. Principals