*Here we go😊* *🗺️Calastone: Cross-Border Rules in Asia a Top Priority for AMs* Local investors in Asia are increasingly seeking global diversification. As a result, asset management industry participants see the development of cross-border rules as a top regulatory priority, according to a white paper by Calastone. https://bit.ly/4jS5eLr *↩️The Return of the Highly Paid Hong Kong Banker* An industry survey shows that the city’s investment professionals saw compensation almost doubling, leading the Asia Pacific region last year. https://bit.ly/4jVa2PZ *🏦J.P. Morgan AM Adds HNW Client Advisor in Australia* The asset management arm of J.P. Morgan has strengthened its coverage of the high net worth segment with a new advisor in Australia. https://bit.ly/4hVzgMm *🔮BNP Paribas WM: Top Five Investment Themes in 2025* Despite continued elevation of geopolitical tensions, BNP Paribas Wealth Management remains optimistic about the financial outlook. The French private bank shares its top investment themes for the year. https://bit.ly/40Yul6H *👨‍💼Citi PB Hires Ex-UBS Family Office Specialist* The private banking unit of Citi has hired a former UBS executive to focus on family offices in Singapore, _finews.asia_ has learned. https://bit.ly/4gycbOU *👛Gucci and Chanel in the Valley of Tears* Luxury fashion has long been about desire – objects of near-mystical allure, shaped by craftsmanship and creative vision. Yet today, it is increasingly defined by quarterly earnings, price hikes, and relentless market expansion. This quiet but profound shift is now reaching a turning point, with two of the industry's biggest names – Gucci and Chanel – standing at a crossroads. https://bit.ly/4jSMHi6