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WRISE Hosts Inaugural “New Wealth Landscape Forum”
Connecting Capital, Innovation and Legacy to Explore Investment Opportunities in Amidst Uncertainties
- WRISE Group’s first “New Wealth Landscape Forum” convenes over 400 participants, featuring leading industry experts from Sunlife, EFG Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, Nomura Asset Management, Barings Asset Management, Amber Premium, Belleview Research, CUHK and Deloitte.
- The Forum provided unique insights, critical and timely market analysis, dissecting the impact of Trump’s latest tariff policies on markets, coupled with advisory solutions from the Independent Wealth Consultants (IWCs) of WRISE Group to help clients navigate complex market conditions.
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 October 2025 – WRISE Group, one of Asia’s fastest-growing wealth management firms, held its inaugural “New Wealth Landscape Forum” on 11 October at the Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. The delegation features experts and leading investment institutions, including Sunlife, EFG Bank, JP Morgan Asset Management, Nomura Asset Management, Barings Asset Management, Amber Premium, Belleview Research, CUHK and Deloitte and more. The Forum discussed diversified asset allocation amid global market volatility and explore the latest investment trends and opportunities.
Mr. Derrick Tan, Group Executive Chairman of WRISE, remarked, “The year we have seen significant market uncertainty. Trump’s announcement of further tariffs on China yesterday triggered a decline in the US market, serving as an example of recurring market volatility. The inaugural ‘New Wealth Landscape Forum’ comes at a critical time, aiming to provide investors with directions to today’s turbulent markets. Hong Kong’s unwavering energy, creativity, and strong ties with Chinese Mainland make it the ideal location for this independent forum.
Diversified Asset Allocation: Trends in Digital Assets and AI
The Forum explored diversified asset allocation in the current market environment , with a focus on digital asset trends. Ms. Alice Suen, Vice President of Amber Premium, noted that Bitcoin, often regarded as “digital gold”, servces as an inflation hedge with risk-adjusted returns surpassing other asset classes. Cryptocurrencies offer high liquidity and 24/7 global trading, making them suitable as a downside risk protection to rebalance portfolios during market volatility. Prof. Simon Lee, Adjunct Professor at the Shenzhen Finance Institute of CUHK (Shenzhen) emphasized that diversification is key in addressing market uncertainties and inflation, with asset allocation spanning cash, bonds, real estate, equities, digital assets (alternative investments), and insurance.
Mr. Chris Tong, Head of the Hong Kong Direct Business at JP Morgan Asset Management, highlighted that AI will continue to drive US stock market growth. Capital expenditure in AI reached USD800 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow by an additional 33% by 2026, reflecting strong market demand. AI applications in daily life, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors are expected to translate into stronger profit growth.
Ms. Jane Jian, Associate Director, Wealth/Retail Distribution at Barings Asset Management, discussed the opportunities and risks of bonds in a rate-cutting environment. She noted that rate cuts generally favour bonds but emphasized the importance of distinguishing the reasons behind the cuts: if driven by economic recession, credit risks may rise; however, in a context of moderate rate cutes underpinned by economic resilience (as in the current cycle), bond demand and performance are more likely to improve.
Spotlight on Growth Opportunities in APAC
Mr. Albert Chiu, APAC Executive Chairman, EFG Bank predicted that the APAC region will become the driver of global wealth growth over the next 5-10 years, driven by a young population, investment in innovative industries, maturing capital markets, and cross-border capital inflows.
Mr. Dennis Chow, APAC Chair and Global Deputy Chair of Deloitte, noted that Hong Kong’s tax advantages and the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (CIES) offer significant tax opportunities for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. From Mar 2024 to Sep 2025, the CIES has received approximately 2,200 applications. If all are approved, these are expected to bring around HKD 70 billion in investment capital Hong Kong, propelling its position as a leading global private investment hub.
Additionally, Japan shows market growth potentials. Mr. Davy Yuen, Head of Wholesale Business at Nomura Asset Management Hong Kong, highlighted that the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) has risen fourfold since 2012, comparable to the S&P 500. The Tokyo Stock Exchange has introduced guidelines recommending companies to improve their price-to-book (P/B) ratios. Currently, about 60-70% of companies have a P/B below 1, indicating that share prices do not fully reflect company value, presenting room for growth.
Mr. Derrick Tan, Group Executive Chairman of WRISE, further commented, “The overwhelming response to our Forum underscores investors’ strong interest in seeking high quality investment opportunities to enhance portfolio resilience. The unique insights shared at the Forum, combined with advisory solutions from the Independent Wealth Consultants (IWCs) of WRISE Group, will empower clients to navigate complex market environments and achieve long-term investment goals.”
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WRISE
WRISE is one of Asia’s fastest-growing financial firms, driven by strategic acquisitions of companies with deep expertise and solid foundations. With a strong presence across key financial hubs including Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Tokyo, WRISE is home to one of the largest network of independent qualified advisors.
With over 400 employees located globally, supported by an ecosystem of over 200 financial intermediaries and access to eight booking centres worldwide, WRISE ensures unparalleled service and expertise in navigating today’s financial landscape.
WRISE Group of companies include WRISE Wealth Management (Singapore), WRISE Wealth Management (Hong Kong), WRISE Wealth Management Middle East Ltd (DIFC, regulated by the DFSA), WRISE Prestige Securities (Hong Kong), WRISE Prestige Asset Management (Hong Kong), WRISE Financial Services (Hong Kong), WRISE Capital (Hong Kong) and affiliated companies WeWrise Services.
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The 7th Cross-Strait Financial Forum and Taiwan-Funded Enterprise Development Forum
This year’s forum is an important supporting event of the 18th Cross-Strait Forum. During the event, nine Fujian-Taiwan financial integration projects were signed, with a total value of RMB 9.1 billion. The projects cover a wide range of financial services across areas including cross-strait industrial cooperation, water supply security for public welfare, capacity upgrades for long-established Taiwan-funded enterprises, technology and innovation industries, and modern agriculture. These initiatives continue to unlock the benefits of financial policies, promote shared access to financial resources for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and inject new momentum into industrial integration between Fujian and Taiwan.
At the forum, the Cross-Strait Wealth and Asset Management Cross-Sector Alliance was officially inaugurated. Supported by Jinyuan Group and jointly proposed by its affiliated financial institutions, the alliance was co-founded by Xiamen International Trust, Jinyuan Uni-President Securities, Yuanxin Yongfeng Fund, Fubon Bank (China), Junlong Life Insurance, and Xiamen Chang Gung Hospital, among others. Centered on serving the wealth management and asset management needs of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, the alliance aims to build a one-stop service platform covering asset allocation for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises on the mainland, family trusts and wealth succession planning, pension finance, and healthcare protection solutions.
The forum also unveiled a series of innovative financial achievements related to Taiwan. The banking industry’s first group standard dedicated to Taiwan-related financial services on the mainland, the “Specification for Taiwan-Related Financial Services of Banking Financial Institutions,” was officially released. At the same time, the “Bailufen” Taiwan Compatriot Financial Service Platform was introduced, further enhancing financial services for Taiwan compatriots living in Fujian and supporting the development of Taiwan-funded enterprises.
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Verdant Rock Receives BBB+ Long-Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings
“The infrastructure and capital markets we are targeting have been systematically underserved over the past decade. Verdant Rock enters this space with an investment grade rating, a strong capital position, the regulatory standing, the technical capability, and the long-term commitment that issuers and their advisers have been unable to find elsewhere.”
— Tolga Uzuner, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Verdant Rock Limited
The Fitch Ratings report can be accessed here:
Fitch Rates Verdant Rock at ‘BBB+’; Outlook Stable
Verdant Rock’s Class 3B registration can be verified via the BMA’s register of regulated entities (search “Verdant Rock”): https://www.bma.bm/regulated-entities
Notes to editors: For the May 2026 licensing announcement, see https://bernews.com/2026/05/walkers-supports-verdant-rock-licensing/
This announcement is (i) for information only; (ii) not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security, insurance product, or financial guarantee; and (iii) not for distribution in any jurisdiction where to do so would be unlawful. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results, and Verdant Rock undertakes no obligation to update them. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and may be subject to revision, suspension or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating agency.
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ABOUT VERDANT ROCK
Verdant Rock Limited is a Bermuda-based insurance company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, providing Basel III and Solvency II compliant financial guarantees in emerging markets, designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes, for the benefit of institutions globally.
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TVBS deploys AI translation for NVIDIA GTC Taipei keynote
Online viewers praised the translation quality, with comments including “The quality of this real-time translation is amazing,” “The translation is incredibly fast,” and “The live speech recognition quality is surprisingly good.” Some viewers assumed the subtitles came from NVIDIA’s official translation team.
The achievement demonstrates how Taiwan’s media industry is adapting to AI-driven transformation. TVBS is positioning itself as a leader in integrating proprietary AI development with real-world broadcast applications. The company completed optimization and deployment of the system in just nine days — a process that traditionally requires months of dedicated training, according to Andy Yang, manager of TVBS AI Future Technology Department.
Yang explained that the biggest challenge in real-time translation lies in balancing “content accuracy” with “reading fluency” under extremely tight time constraints. Huang’s speaking style is highly improvisational and frequently switches between English, Mandarin and Taiwanese, while audience applause and cheering often occur simultaneously.
Applying standard off-the-shelf translation software in such an environment would likely result in sentence segmentation errors and unclear semantic interpretation, Yang said. Rather than pursuing “zero-latency” translation at all costs, TVBS designed a subtitle presentation mechanism specifically tailored to the keynote format.
Prior to the event, the TVBS team conducted extensive cross-platform testing on multiple AI translation models, evaluating latency and error rates. By introducing a carefully calibrated broadcast delay, the system gained additional time to process semantic meaning and contextual alignment. This approach enabled smoother subtitles matching natural Chinese reading habits, Yang said.
The team also built a dedicated knowledge base for NVIDIA GTC Taipei, compiling AI industry terminology, product names and technical keywords in advance. This significantly improved translation quality and the accuracy of professional content delivery. TVBS’s real-time translation system can be customized based on different broadcasting scenarios, Yang noted.
Yang emphasized that the key to the rapid nine-day deployment was cross-department collaboration. Engineering teams handled hardware tuning and signal integration, while internal technical and content teams managed ongoing model training and refinement. TVBS established a collaborative workflow integrating both technology and editorial expertise.
Through continuous iteration and adjustment, the team incorporated Taiwanese linguistic nuances and natural Chinese phrasing into the system. This enhanced fluency and readability beyond what generic AI models alone could achieve, ultimately shaping what Yang called a distinct “TVBS AI style.” The approach reflects the company’s “3T” philosophy — Truth, Trust and Technology.
In his keynote at the Taipei Music Center, Huang focused on AI infrastructure, next-generation computing platforms and NVIDIA’s latest technological roadmap. GTC Taipei 2026 attracted significant international attention as AI continues to reshape global industries. Through its own transformation journey, TVBS hopes to help lead Taiwan’s media industry into a new era shaped by AI.
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