{"id":50858,"date":"2026-05-08T18:44:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=50858"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:44:40","slug":"health-begets-wealth-south-china-morning-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=50858","title":{"rendered":"Health begets wealth | South China Morning Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\"><strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">While it may sound clich\u00e9, being rich does not necessarily mean being truly wealthy. True wealth is not measured only by financial means; it is also about having the time to do what one enjoys and, most importantly, the wellbeing to enjoy it. For many high achievers, the pursuit of a successful career, thriving business or meaningful impact often comes at the expense of time. Too often, health and wellness become the hidden cost of that success.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Wellbeing can often be overlooked in the pursuit of financial success. However, affluent clients in Asia are increasingly perceiving prosperity as a balance between wealth, wellbeing, and the ability to enjoy both. Acknowledging this movement, Standard Chartered has launched a health and wellness proposition that empowers its clients to achieve true wealth through health, wellness, and longevity.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Asia\u2019s affluent want to protect their loved ones, extend their vitality and gain peace of mind. The global wellness economy has expanded rapidly in recent years, while medical inflation and longevity risks have sharpened focus on proactive care.<\/p>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">\u201cClients are telling us they want a more holistic view of their lives, where wealth and wellness go hand in hand\u201d notes Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"caption ea9pn0s1 css-nguu05 e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-bjn8wh e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered.\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/2026\/04\/30\/SCB_Samir.png\" title=\"Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered.\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1bj5zno e1gf69pb1\">Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cOur new health and wellness proposition complements the overall wealth journey. We are supporting our clients by combining trusted medical expertise with active data and insights delivered through cutting-edge wearable technology. This will help our clients safeguard their health while they continue to grow, manage and protect their wealth.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">This approach is built on a first-of-its-kind collaboration among leading industry players Bupa Global and WHOOP to support clients\u2019 long-term health and wellbeing, according to Subberwal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\">\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">It is a cross-sector partnership that connects the worlds of wealth management, international insurance and health technology in a single, client-centred ecosystem.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-bjn8wh e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"From L-R: Mark Massey, Director of Commercial Distribution and Client Management, Middle East and Asia, Bupa Global; Gautam Duggal, Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered; Anthony Cabrelli, Managing Director, Bupa Global; Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered; Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise at WHOOP; Alson Ho, Head, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong; Edmond Hui, Head, Bancassurance &amp; Retirement Services, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/2026\/04\/30\/SCB_Group-Photo.jpeg\" title=\"From L-R: Mark Massey, Director of Commercial Distribution and Client Management, Middle East and Asia, Bupa Global; Gautam Duggal, Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered; Anthony Cabrelli, Managing Director, Bupa Global; Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered; Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise at WHOOP; Alson Ho, Head, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong; Edmond Hui, Head, Bancassurance &amp; Retirement Services, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong\"\/><\/div><figcaption data-qa=\"ArticleImage-DescriptionContainer\" class=\"css-1bj5zno e1gf69pb1\">From L-R: Mark Massey, Director of Commercial Distribution and Client Management, Middle East and Asia, Bupa Global; Gautam Duggal, Global Head, Bancassurance, Standard Chartered; Anthony Cabrelli, Managing Director, Bupa Global; Samir Subberwal, Global Head, Wealth Solutions, Retail Products, Data &amp; Analytics, Standard Chartered; Todd Stiefler, VP of Enterprise at WHOOP; Alson Ho, Head, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong; Edmond Hui, Head, Bancassurance &amp; Retirement Services, Wealth Solutions, Standard Chartered Hong Kong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Global care without borders<\/strong><\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Standard Chartered is partnering with Bupa Global, a leading International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) provider.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Through this partnership, Standard Chartered clients will gain access to extensive IPMI propositions that are tailored for clients\u2019 life stages and lifestyles. From fast access to global medical expertise to mental health support and preventative care, Bupa Global empowers clients to take control of their wellbeing wherever they are in the world.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The partnership with Bupa Global also provides a borderless healthcare experience for clients, with access to over 2 million medical providers worldwide, 24\/7 multilingual support and digital tools like Global Virtual Care which provides access to consultations with a doctor, by phone or video.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">For globally mobile families with children studying overseas or partners working across different markets, this means that quality care and co-ordinated support are available whether they are at home in Hong Kong or travelling abroad.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\"><strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Prevention through insight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Through the collaboration with WHOOP, a market leader in fitness and health wearables, clients can access comprehensive medical-grade insights on relevant health and wellness metrics and personalised wellness coaching and communities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Data collected from the wristband is translated into personalised wellness insights in order to encourage a lifestyle of balance and longevity on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The partnership also enables bespoke offerings for Standard Chartered\u2019s clients through access to exclusive events and experiences, insights and content.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\"><strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">Service built around client needs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Through Bupa Global\u2019s IPMI, Standard Chartered clients will receive dedicated support for their healthcare needs, from scheduling medical appointments to managing emergencies overseas. Higher-tiered policyholders will be supported by a named point of contact that looks after their healthcare needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">This concierge functions much like a personal health assistant that supports clients and their families through complex medical systems, co-ordinating appointments and ensuring they reach the right expertise when it matters most.<\/p>\n<div datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1xdhyk6 ec74h0k0\">This level of care aligns with the bank\u2019s client-centred ethos. Subberwal explains that affluent clients value precision, privacy and trust, and the proposition is designed to deliver the standards they expect from wealth management, applied to wellbeing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"caption e1fvabeq0 css-19sk4h4 ea9pn0s0\" data-qa=\"Component-Container\">\n<figure class=\"caption ea9pn0s1 css-1qeofuq e1gf69pb0\" data-qa=\"ArticleImage-ArticleImageContainer\">\n<div data-qa=\"ArticleImage-handleRenderImage-ImageContainer\" class=\"css-bjn8wh e1gf69pb3\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-qa=\"BaseImage-handleRenderImage-StyledImage\" class=\"e1gf69pb2 css-6ikqhs e445x7d0\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/img.i-scmp.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/fit=contain,width=1024,format=auto\/sites\/default\/files\/d8\/images\/2026\/04\/30\/SCB_Whoop.png\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong data-qa=\"ContentSchemaRender-defaultRenderMapFunctions-Component\" class=\"css-1mniedq ex3nmsa17\">A philosophy for the future<\/strong><\/div>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">Standard Chartered announced the launch of its health and wellness proposition in Hong Kong last November. The offerings are now available to its Priority, Priority Private and Private Banking clients in Hong Kong and India, with Singapore expected to follow in the coming months.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The proposition blends comprehensive family coverage with tools that support healthier daily habits by offering financial protection against unexpected medical costs as well as the peace of mind that comes from a more active approach to wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">The initiative also marks the next pillar in the bank\u2019s strategy to accelerate growth in the affluent segment through differentiated, purpose-led offerings.<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">\u201cHealth and wealth have always been connected. The difference today is that technology and strategic partnerships like these allow us to make that connection more measurable and actionable,\u201d says Subberwal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p datatype=\"p\" data-qa=\"Component-Component\" class=\"e8zc9q40 css-1c6uqr6 ec74h0k1\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scmp.com\/presented\/lifestyle\/topics\/health-begets-wealth\/article\/3351988\/health-begets-wealth?utm_source=rss_feed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] While it may sound clich\u00e9, being rich does not necessarily mean being truly&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50859,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[22299,832,1714,5078,1970,5246,10030],"class_list":["post-50858","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bored-interesting","tag-begets","tag-china","tag-health","tag-morning","tag-post","tag-south","tag-wealth","wpcat-33-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50858","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=50858"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50858\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/50859"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=50858"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=50858"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=50858"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}