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In the August 2025 edition of The Business Times' Who's Who in Private Banking supplement, our Head of DPM Asia, Jack Siu highlighted emerging investment opportunities and strategies to manage risk while maintaining portfolio resilience. 

2025 has been anything but ordinary. Discover how investors are navigating a year of geopolitical shocks, shifting trade policies, and economic surprises in this special byline from John Woods, our Asia CIO for The Business Times' Who's Who in Private Banking feature. 

Omar Shokur, Asia Head of private clients, shares his insights into Asia's leading entrepreneurs and families, and why the Bank is well-positioned to serve their increasingly sophisticated needs. 

Drawing parallels between sailing and investing, John Woods, our Asia CIO, highlights how strategic planning, disciplined execution, and measured adjustments are essential to navigating 2025’s complex financial landscape.

Trump's tariffs deals are more than just an economic policy shift - it is also a geopolitical play that could divide global trade and nations. John Woods, our Asia CIO, analyses what these tariffs could mean for countries, particularly those in Asia. 

Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, is Hong Kong still worth the bet? John Woods, our Asia CIO unpacks why the city still matters in the global investment landscape.

For US-China trade tensions, the path to de-escalation is long, and the stakes are high. John Woods, our Asia CIO muses that while neither side wants to appear weak, there’s clear motivation to strike a deal sooner.

The chaos, confusion, and outrage around the imposition of US trade tariffs has roiled markets. John Woods, our Chief Investment Officer for Asia, cautions investors to brace for more shocks as “America First” embraces mercantilism.