Bond investments reap gains in 2025, despite risks
Despite worries about U.S. government deficits and debt, a bubble from overvalued stocks and other risks, bond investors enjoyed a solid year. Processing Content Fixed-income securities both “diversified and delivered,” Dan Lefkovitz, a strategist for research and benchmarking firm Morningstar Indexes, wrote earlier this month — just one way capital markets surprised investors in 2025. […]
Standard Chartered’s newest private banking MD got a promotion after leaving Hong Kong
Private Banking Hiring in Asia: Standard Chartered’s Latest Move Private banking hiring in Asia is experiencing a surge, particularly in Hong Kong, as banks gear up for an increase in wealth from clients in Greater China. Standard Chartered, a key player in the region, is bolstering its team with a recent high-profile hire. Albert Yan […]
5 trends that shaped the credit union industry in 2025
In what can only be described as an eventful year, 2025 saw credit unions not only weather the storm but actually thrive amid the chaos. Despite many challenges, credit unions managed to increase their membership, loans, and deposits, according to the most recent quarterly statistics from the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The industry recorded […]