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StashAway Doubles Investment Deposits: The investment platform said 2024's geopolitics, and inflation, prompted high-net-worth clients to invest in diversified portfolios.  #stashaway #2024performance

Dubai's Aditum Hires Senior Executive: Gaurav Kumar joins as deputy senior executive officer to lead business growth and strategic initiatives.  #gauravkumar #aditum

China Ranks First for AI Love: More than three-quarters of mainlanders believe artificial intelligence will create new jobs. Much of the wider region is almost as optimistic, leading the rest of the world by a long shot.  #china #optimism

Kearney Appoints Southeast Asia Managing Partner: Varun Arora to succeed Nithin Chandra and oversee operations in key markets.  #kearney #southeastasia

Antom Uses AI to Make Travel Payments Easier: Booking.com joins up with Ant International payment provider Antom to integrate more payment options in key Asian markets.  #antinternational #anton

Asia Pacific Real Estate Is Looking Up: Regional sentiment is improving with Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney the top targets for cross-border investment.  #cbre #realestate

Karsten Junius: «All Clients Want to Talk About Europe»: In a relatively surprising development, clients across the board in Asia want to talk about opportunities in Europe, according to J. Safra Sarasin’s Karsten Junius, citing demand for alternatives to China as the key driver. #JSafraSarasin #privatebanking

Chanel Billionaires Invest in a Groundbreaking Fashion Startup: At the end of 2024, the owner of L’Oréal and Chanel took stakes in a previously little-known fashion label. This brand, which dresses various English royals, aligns with the growing trend of «quiet luxury.» #chanel #fashion

Singapore's Family Office Growth Surges in 2024: Singapore continues to attract the wealth of the ultra-rich, with the number of family offices posting record growth in 2024. #familyoffice

JPMAM Names Hong Kong Intermediary Business Head: J.P. Morgan Asset Management has announced an internal promotion to the role of intermediary business head for Hong Kong. #JPMorgan #assetmanagement