Financial Strategy

Illustration of Singapore's financial sector balancing wealth management opportunities with regulatory standards (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Risk-Proportionate Approach”: Singapore’s Wealth Management Sector Thrives Amid $3 Billion Money Laundering Scandal, Balancing High Standards with New Opportunities
Singapore's financial sector is navigating a delicate balance between seizing new wealth management opportunities and maintaining rigorous regulatory standards, as highlighted by recent initiatives and regulatory actions.

By Kristen Harris – July 9, 2025

Illustration of investors shifting focus from technology stocks to healthcare and materials (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Short Sellers Stung”: $300 Billion Vanishes Amid Stock Surge as S&P 500 Signals Bullish Momentum with Rare Golden Cross Formation
In a dramatic shift that underscores the volatile nature of global markets, investors are pivoting away from tech giants towards healthcare and materials, driven by shifting economic indicators and emerging political developments.

By Vivian Ho – July 2, 2025

Illustration of Desmond Ng leading a strategic meeting at UBS headquarters in Asia Pacific (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Industry Shake-Up: UBS Taps 28-Year Veteran Desmond Ng as Asia Asset Management Head, Aiming for New Heights in APAC Markets
UBS has appointed industry veteran Desmond Ng as the new head of its Asia Pacific asset management unit, marking a strategic move to bolster its presence in the fast-growing region.

By Kristen Harris – June 19, 2025

Illustration of Metaplanet's ambitious Bitcoin acquisition strategy and its impact on stock price (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Metaplanet’s $5.4 Billion Bet: Japanese Giant Aims to Become Second-Largest Bitcoin Holder, Stock Soars 24% in 5 Days
Amid the ever-evolving landscape of digital finance, Japanese investment powerhouse Metaplanet has sparked a market frenzy with its audacious plan to acquire 210,000 Bitcoins by 2027, a move that could potentially position the company as the second-largest public holder of the cryptocurrency worldwide.

By Michael Schneider – June 9, 2025