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UBS Wealth Management

The latest news and top stories on UBS Wealth Management. A leading entity in the financial services sector, UBS Wealth Management, based in Switzerland, specialises in comprehensive wealth management services. It offers advisory and investment products, including structured products and alternative investments, primarily serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors and family offices globally. Recognised as the world’s largest private bank and wealth manager, it manages substantial private wealth. Its overall business focus is on global growth, particularly in the US and emerging markets, leveraging technology and maintaining strong capital.

The legal foundation of US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs is “not rock solid”, according to a report. Photo: Getty Images

China trade

New US tariffs face legal challenges as Chinese firms see impact fading: reports

Measures tied to alleged forced labour carry litigation risk, as localisation and procurement rules now weigh on Chinese firms, reports say.

11 Aug 2026 - 9:00PM

China economy

Opinion | A healthy economy isn’t built on asset bubbles and debt pyramids

8 Jul 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires

China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?

30 Jun 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Banking & finance

Wall Street giants lead China-profit surge despite market polarisation

Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown.

8 May 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

People walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters

Auctions

The Great Wave sale highlights Hong Kong’s art market resilience

Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady.

29 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Bonds

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes.

12 Feb 2026 - 7:03PM

IPO

China’s biggest pork producer Muyuan flat in Hong Kong share debut

Firm’s US$1.4 billion IPO records lower oversubscription rate than other recent listings, reflecting a cooling of the red-hot market.

7 Feb 2026 - 12:45AM

Muyuan Foods chairman Qin Yinglin (left) takes part in the company’s listing ceremony at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing on February 6, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & finance

Chinese gold, silver investors face gut check amid volatility, fund suspensions

Some retreat to the sidelines as another fund suspends new investments and futures plunge, while others remain determined to buy the dip.

3 Feb 2026 - 9:54AM

IPO

3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising

Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.

29 Jan 2026 - 4:32PM

IPO

Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong amid Beijing’s self-reliance push

Outperformance so far this year shows the theme remains a boon for investors in a challenging environment, analysts say.

26 Jan 2026 - 10:15AM

A view of Biren Technology’s listing ceremony in Hong Kong on January 2, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong

United States

Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion

The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.

22 Jan 2026 - 2:08AMvideocam

Archegos founder Bill Hwang arrives for his sentencing hearing in New York in November 2024. Photo: AFP

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese automotive suppliers speed up localisation to boost global market share

International carmakers’ orders from Chinese vendors are an endorsement of the quality and competitiveness of their products, analyst says.

20 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM

Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese electric vehicle makers eye Western markets as trade barriers fall

Canada will drop the 100 per cent punitive tariffs on Chinese-made pure electric cars while setting an annual import quota of 49,000 units.

18 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM

Banking & finance

UBS remains bullish on Chinese tech but warns of big market swings in 2026

Swiss bank flags five major risks for next year, including economic weakness, resurgence of inflation and renewed US-China tensions.

27 Nov 2025 - 7:15PM

Chinese tech stocks “are still not expensive”, according to UBS. Photo: Reuters

Banking & finance

Investors to swap cash for gold and grain on hopes for a global rebound: UBS

UBS expects investors to rotate out of cash and into commodities in 2026, favouring energy, grain and gold on the back of expected rate cuts.

26 Nov 2025 - 7:55PM

Dominic Schnider, head of global commodities and forex at UBS Global Wealth Management. Post: Themis Qi

CATL

CATL’s stellar run and record premium come up against doubling of stock supply

The availability of 76 million CATL shares in Hong Kong following the expiry of a six-month lock-up period could impede the gains.

19 Nov 2025 - 7:30AM

Women and gender

Editorial | Women’s leadership in finance affirms Hong Kong’s commitment to diversity

While there is still more work to be done, the city has made considerable progress on advancing gender equality in the financial sector.

3 Nov 2025 - 7:15AM

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: women in charge, Shaquille O’Neal and Aryna Sabalenka

In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

3 Nov 2025 - 12:09PM

American businessman and former basketball player Shaquille O’Neal graces our latest cover. Photo: courtesy Authentic Brands Group

Women and gender

What it takes to lead HKEX, UBS and Standard Chartered – and still have a life

Fuelled by 4.30am gym sessions, African safaris and bowls of lobster noodles, these CEOs are reshaping Hong Kong’s boardroom culture.

3 Nov 2025 - 11:24AM

Banking & finance

Glass ceiling shattered: 45% of top Hong Kong financial sector roles go to women

Regulatory changes and shifting corporate culture drive up the number of women taking up senior positions and directorships, a report says.

28 Oct 2025 - 3:45PM

Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong’s reinvention ensures its future as a thriving financial hub

From the expansion of services to experimentation in new tools, the city is becoming a one-stop shop in cross-border finance and banking.

14 Oct 2025 - 6:45AM

A view of Exchange Square in Central on May 18. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Hong Kong the launch pad for China’s new financial ideas, UBS China chief says

Hong Kong is showing the world that China is ‘open for business’, as the financial centre provides a bridge for China’s ideas.

8 Oct 2025 - 8:43AM

Janice Hu, UBS’ China country head. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Commodities

China’s US$21 billion in gold ETFs shines amid metal’s continued rise

Banks including Julius Baer, JPMorgan Private Bank and Lombard Odier see no end to gold’s record-setting run as demand remains robust.

3 Oct 2025 - 7:30AM

Artificial intelligence

Chinese companies could start making money from AI agents next year, UBS says

As advanced models like DeepSeek’s R2 become more sophisticated, UBS expects ‘to see more monetisation’.

4 Sep 2025 - 5:30PM

IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO rules spark debate over retail vs institutional investors

The IPO rules guarantee institutional investors 40 per cent of the offering, while leaving as little as 10 per cent for retail investors.

11 Aug 2025 - 8:30AM

Fundraising on the Hong Kong stock exchange surged eightfold in the first half, with 42 firms raising US$13.5 billion. Photo: Nora Tam

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New US tariffs face legal challenges as Chinese firms see impact fading: reports

Measures tied to alleged forced labour carry litigation risk, as localisation and procurement rules now weigh on Chinese firms, reports say.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | A healthy economy isn’t built on asset bubbles and debt pyramids

China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?

Wall Street giants lead China-profit surge despite market polarisation

Major investment banks expand market share in China, with Goldman reclaiming the revenue lead while Shengang keeps its asset crown.

The Great Wave sale highlights Hong Kong’s art market resilience

Despite overall cooling, Hong Kong’s art market shows resilience – the top end remains intact, and the lower price brackets stay steady.

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Issuance could approach US$140 billion as a firmer renminbi, low funding costs and policy support boost demand for offshore notes.

China’s biggest pork producer Muyuan flat in Hong Kong share debut

Firm’s US$1.4 billion IPO records lower oversubscription rate than other recent listings, reflecting a cooling of the red-hot market.

Chinese gold, silver investors face gut check amid volatility, fund suspensions

Some retreat to the sidelines as another fund suspends new investments and futures plunge, while others remain determined to buy the dip.

3 Chinese firms add to Hong Kong’s IPO boom with US$2 billion in fundraising

Muyuan Foods, Shenzhen Han’s and Distinct Healthcare started taking orders for their Hong Kong listings on Thursday.

Chinese tech listings shine in Hong Kong amid Beijing’s self-reliance push

Outperformance so far this year shows the theme remains a boon for investors in a challenging environment, analysts say.

Archegos’ Bill Hwang seeks Trump pardon for fraud that cost banks US$10 billion

The veteran US investor was sentenced to 18 years in jail after being convicted in the high-profile Wall Street case.

Chinese automotive suppliers speed up localisation to boost global market share

International carmakers’ orders from Chinese vendors are an endorsement of the quality and competitiveness of their products, analyst says.

Chinese electric vehicle makers eye Western markets as trade barriers fall

Canada will drop the 100 per cent punitive tariffs on Chinese-made pure electric cars while setting an annual import quota of 49,000 units.

UBS remains bullish on Chinese tech but warns of big market swings in 2026

Swiss bank flags five major risks for next year, including economic weakness, resurgence of inflation and renewed US-China tensions.

Investors to swap cash for gold and grain on hopes for a global rebound: UBS

UBS expects investors to rotate out of cash and into commodities in 2026, favouring energy, grain and gold on the back of expected rate cuts.

CATL’s stellar run and record premium come up against doubling of stock supply

The availability of 76 million CATL shares in Hong Kong following the expiry of a six-month lock-up period could impede the gains.

Editorial | Women’s leadership in finance affirms Hong Kong’s commitment to diversity

While there is still more work to be done, the city has made considerable progress on advancing gender equality in the financial sector.

This week in PostMag: women in charge, Shaquille O’Neal and Aryna Sabalenka

In the latest issue, we talk to Hong Kong women CEOs, basketball legend turned global businessman Shaquille O’Neal, and world tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

What it takes to lead HKEX, UBS and Standard Chartered – and still have a life

Fuelled by 4.30am gym sessions, African safaris and bowls of lobster noodles, these CEOs are reshaping Hong Kong’s boardroom culture.

Glass ceiling shattered: 45% of top Hong Kong financial sector roles go to women

Regulatory changes and shifting corporate culture drive up the number of women taking up senior positions and directorships, a report says.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s reinvention ensures its future as a thriving financial hub

From the expansion of services to experimentation in new tools, the city is becoming a one-stop shop in cross-border finance and banking.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Hong Kong the launch pad for China’s new financial ideas, UBS China chief says

Hong Kong is showing the world that China is ‘open for business’, as the financial centre provides a bridge for China’s ideas.

China’s US$21 billion in gold ETFs shines amid metal’s continued rise

Banks including Julius Baer, JPMorgan Private Bank and Lombard Odier see no end to gold’s record-setting run as demand remains robust.

Chinese companies could start making money from AI agents next year, UBS says

As advanced models like DeepSeek’s R2 become more sophisticated, UBS expects ‘to see more monetisation’.

Hong Kong’s IPO rules spark debate over retail vs institutional investors

The IPO rules guarantee institutional investors 40 per cent of the offering, while leaving as little as 10 per cent for retail investors.

Opinion | A healthy economy isn’t built on asset bubbles and debt pyramids

Exclusive | Hong Kong the launch pad for China’s new financial ideas, UBS China chief says