MANGOS Tech Trade Splits Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank
The MANGOS tech trade appears to be dividing major banks, highlighting how crowded the Asia tech rebound trade has become.
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StanChart CIO Backs North Asia Tech and AI IPO Boom in 2026
TL;DR Standard Chartered CIO Steven Brice has endorsed North Asia technology equities and the US AI IPO pipeline as key allocation themes for H2 2026. Family office
India Allocation Strategy 2026: 4 Expert Views on Volatile Markets
TL;DR Four experts surveyed by Bloomberg in mid-2026 identify selective opportunities in Indian markets despite oil-price volatility linked to Iran tensions, a delayed monsoon, and stretched equity
Raffles Family Office Loses Head of Structured Investments in 2026
TL;DR Raffles Family Office has parted ways with its head of structured investments, creating a leadership gap in a function critical to product origination and portfolio continuity.
Pound Weakness From UK Political Uncertainty Signals 2026 FX Risk
TL;DR Sterling has fallen amid rising UK political uncertainty in 2026, creating compounding risks for Asia-Pacific family offices holding GBP-denominated assets. Principals should review hedge ratios, stress-test
European Stocks Regain Lead as Stagflation Risks Ease in 2026
TL;DR European equities have reclaimed leadership in mid-2026 as Middle East de-escalation reduces energy-price risk and eases stagflation concerns across the eurozone. Asia-Pacific family offices that ran
Strait of Hormuz Southern Route Open: What Shipping Signals Mean for Asia
TL;DR Naval guidance group NCAGS has confirmed vessels may transit the Strait of Hormuz southern channel with AIS transponders active, reducing near-term navigational risk. Asia-Pacific family offices