*New headlines🌍* *🗣️Philippa Allen: FCA’s APAC Office is About «Staying Relevant»* UK’s financial regulator recently established an APAC presence with a new office in Australia. IQ-EQ managing director Philippa Allen told _finews.asia_ that this move is about staying relevant in a region that is becoming increasingly critical for global finance. https://link.finews.ch/3FLbzsV *🤖Singaporeans Receptive to AI for Non-Advisory Tasks* The use of artificial intelligence in personal finance is being widely embraced by Singaporeans but mainly for tasks not related to advice. https://link.finews.ch/4jTW3ZN *🏦Lombard Odier: Family Offices Slash Return Expectations* Single family offices were less optimistic in 2025 about the long-term returns of all asset classes except one. A report by Lombard Odier explores their investment outlook in an increasingly uncertain macro environment. https://link.finews.ch/3Toeg6I *👨‍💼Tokio Marine Holdings Names Singapore C-Suite Duo* The Singapore unit of Japanese insurer Tokio Marine Holdings has announced the appointment of two C-suite executives. https://link.finews.ch/4jYNbSM *🎉Swiss Wizardry vs. Havana Romance: Davidoff’s Rise to the Cigar Throne* From its humble Basel origins in 1875, Oettinger Davidoff has matured into a family-owned powerhouse. As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, the company is steering a 546.2 million francs empire through changing markets, stricter laws and shifting geographies – all while preserving the art of the handmade cigar. https://link.finews.ch/4jLarDl