HSBC has ambitious plans to become the leading wealth manager in Asia, and Jackie Mau is tasked with delivering a refreshed ultra-high net worth pan-regional offering

While high net worth Asians have traditionally used philanthropy to do good and invested solely for financial returns, things are changing

The digital RMB has the potential to stimulate both the Chinese and global economy, as well as benefitting the poorest in society

Most of the world’s richest women inherited their wealth, but of those who can be considered self-made, almost half hail from Greater China

The civil unrest going on in Hong Kong is nothing new, rather part of a long history of protest which has previously led to social reforms. But with a looming threat of Chinese intervention, the hope is that the territory’s leaders engage in dialogue with civil society to maintain the city’s advantages as a financial centre

In terms of technology, Hong Kong has fallen behind both mainland China and rival Singapore. But the territory has a habit of reinventing itself

The potential for private banks to expand in Asia is huge but newcomers must choose their target markets carefully and be aware of the risks and costs they will face in becoming established

Hong Kong investors have always favoured riskier and more short-term asset classes than those on the mainland, but there are signs this may be changing