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Malaysia Family Office Scheme Attracts USD4.4bn in Indicative Assets

The Malaysia family office scheme has attracted indicative assets under management of RM20.8bn (USD4.4bn) as of September 2026, exceeding its original RM2bn target by more than tenfold. Securities Commission Malaysia Executive Director Shahrul Amry Abd Malek said the initiative was attracting domestic wealthy families, Malaysians repatriating overseas wealth and international investors. Speaking at the Family Office Summit Malaysia, he highlighted growing interest in the sing

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1 November 2026

Everyone Knows AI Can Summarise a Meeting. What About Running the Office?

Moving from taking notes to tracking decisions, coordinating work and chasing unfinished tasks.

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30th Oct 2026

China Stock Market Stabilisation Talks Target RMB300bn Lending Facility

China stock market stabilisation measures are expected to be discussed by the country's central bank, financial regulators and major financial institutions following a sharp decline in mainland equities during October. According to mainland media reports, the People's Bank of China, National Financial Regulatory Administration and China Securities Regulatory Commission plan to examine ways to strengthen an existing RMB300bn (USD45bn) lending facility. The programme allows ban

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Taiwan Financial Services Confidence Rises to 64.1% as Investment Grows

Taiwan financial services confidence increased to 64.1% in 2026 from 38.9% in 2024, reflecting stronger equity market performance and growing interest in investment products. The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance reported the findings in its biennial survey of 1,070 adults. The study found that 51.6% of respondents had sufficient savings to cover at least six months of basic living expenses. However, 72% said they would rely on personal savings, family members or friends

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Hong Kong Global Financial Centre Strategy Targets Wealth and Fintech Growth

The Hong Kong global financial centre strategy is focusing on wealth management, financial technology and market infrastructure as the city seeks to strengthen its international competitiveness. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po outlined the government's priorities at the fifth Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit. The initiatives include a five-year financial development plan, tax incentives for investment funds and family offices, and expanded fintech and gold trad

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Hong Kong Economic Growth Expected to Exceed Third-Quarter Forecasts

Hong Kong economic growth is expected to exceed market forecasts for the third quarter of 2026, supported by strong exports, domestic demand and investment spending. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said preliminary indications suggested gross domestic product had expanded from the second quarter, potentially extending the city's economic growth to 15 consecutive quarters. The economy grew 4.3% year-on-year during the second quarter. Exports surged 64.9% in September to HK

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Asian Wealth Management Hubs Attract Increasingly Mobile Global Capital

Asian wealth management hubs Singapore and Hong Kong are attracting internationally mobile capital as wealthy investors seek political stability, financial security and access to global markets. According to a report by Julius Baer, both financial centres are gaining prominence amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and changing international wealth management requirements. Hong Kong overtook Switzerland in 2025 to become the world's largest cross-border wealth booking cent

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Singapore Bank Wealth Management Fees Face Pressure Amid AI Lending Risks

Singapore bank wealth management fees could weaken in the third quarter of 2026 as softer equity markets reduce transaction income and investors assess financial institutions' exposure to artificial intelligence financing. Analysts expect DBS Group, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation and United Overseas Bank to remain financially resilient despite continued pressure on net interest margins. Jefferies forecasts quarter-on-quarter declines of 6% in overall fee income at DBS an

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Hong Kong Family Office Property Investment Share Rises to 16%

Hong Kong family office property investment is increasing as wealthy families and ultra-high-net-worth investors acquire discounted commercial real estate assets, according to Knight Frank. Family offices and wealthy private investors accounted for 16% of commercial property transactions during 2026 to date, compared with 9% in 2025. Hotel transaction volume reached HKD11.3bn (USD1.4bn), nearly double the HKD6.3bn recorded throughout last year. Private capital represented 24%

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Hong Kong Re-Domiciliation Scheme Attracts More Than 50 Companies

The Hong Kong re-domiciliation scheme has attracted more than 50 companies since its introduction in May 2025, with over 30 additional applications being processed, according to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Speaking at the launch of new nominee and platform services for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's Integrated Fund Platform, Hui highlighted the city's efforts to strengthen its asset management infrastructure. The re-domiciliation mec

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AI Private Credit Risks Rise as Infrastructure Borrowing Expands, Moody's Warns

AI private credit risks are increasing as technology companies expand borrowing to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Moody's Ratings. The credit rating agency warned that growing financing requirements were pushing private credit beyond traditional corporate lending into increasingly complex investment structures. Capital expenditure by the five largest US hyperscalers and CoreWeave is expected to approach USD1tr in 2027, supported by operating cash

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Taiwan High-Asset Wealth Management Reaches USD102bn as Client Numbers

Taiwan high-asset wealth management assets reached TWD3.24tr (USD102bn) at the end of September 2026, reflecting strong growth in the number of wealthy clients and their investment holdings. According to Financial Supervisory Commission data, assets under management increased by TWD129.4bn during September, while the number of clients rose by 1,730 to 32,326. Year-on-year growth reached 83.87% in client numbers and 70.63% in assets, according to local media reports. Deposits

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Asia Fintech Funding Reaches USD2.3bn Despite Slower Mega-Round Activity

Asia fintech funding reached USD2.3bn across 116 transactions during the second quarter of 2026, increasing from USD1.7bn in the previous quarter, according to CB Insights. However, the region continued to trail the United States and Europe in large-scale fintech investment rounds. Asian companies attracted USD1.5bn across five mega-rounds, representing approximately 22% of the USD6.9bn raised across four major regions. The United States led with USD2.9bn across 12 transactio

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JPMorgan China Active ETFs Expansion Follows USD300m Debut

JPMorgan China active ETFs are set for further expansion after the asset manager's first actively managed exchange-traded fund in mainland China reached its RMB2bn (USD300m) fundraising limit on its opening day. JPMorgan Asset Management China Chief Executive Desiree Wang said the company plans to introduce additional products following strong investor demand. The fund was among three of 18 actively managed ETFs approved on October 19 that reached their fundraising caps, with

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Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

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Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

Oct 28

SEI Singapore Asset Management Hub Opens to Support Asia-Pacific Expansion

Oct 5

Carlyle Family Office Business Expands Across Europe and Asia

Oct 1

HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

Sep 25

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

Sep 23

BNP Paribas Asia Transaction Banking Role Expands Under Beaufort

Sep 22

Citi Appoints Sophia Wang to Lead China Institutional Sales

Sep 16

HSBC Private Bank Hires Citi Veterans to Bolster Family Office Business

Sep 14

Amundi Strengthens Asia Investment Hub with Five Senior Appointments

Sep 14

HKEX Integrated Fund Platform Expands Fund Distribution Services

The HKEX Integrated Fund Platform has expanded with the launch of new platform and nominee services designed to streamline fund distribution and improve operational efficiency across Hong Kong's asset management industry. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said the services would help reduce market fragmentation by standardising procedures for client onboarding, order processing, settlement, payments, reconciliation and reporting. The latest additions build on the platform's Fu

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Morgan Stanley Family Office Framework Addresses Governance and Succession

A new Morgan Stanley family office framework aims to help ultra-high-net-worth families strengthen governance, investment management and operational resilience as wealth management requirements become increasingly complex. Morgan Stanley Family Office has published The Adaptive Family Office: A Framework for Alignment Amid Change, outlining approaches to coordinating family office activities and long-term objectives. The paper identifies six areas requiring alignment: mission

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Tokenised Money Adoption Reaches 88% Among Businesses Surveyed by DBS

Tokenised money adoption is accelerating among major businesses, with 88% of executives surveyed by DBS Group reporting that their companies were already using or piloting digital forms of money. The bank's report, The Great Rewiring: Money in a New Order, surveyed 422 business leaders across 11 markets. Stablecoins were the most widely adopted or planned instruments, cited by 63% of respondents, followed by tokenised deposits at 53% and tokenised money market funds at 52%. D

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Thailand Investment Applications Rise 28% to USD50.37bn in Nine Months

Thailand investment applications increased 28% year-on-year to THB1.7tr (approximately USD50.37bn) during the first nine months of 2026, according to the country's Board of Investment. The increase was driven primarily by investment proposals in electronics, digital technologies and food-related industries. The figures suggest continued investor interest in sectors supporting Thailand's industrial development and economic diversification. However, the reported amounts represe

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Hong Kong Tokenised Fund Trading Wins World's First Secondary Market Approval

Hong Kong tokenised fund trading has reached a new milestone after the Securities and Futures Commission approved secondary trading of tokenised public funds on a licensed virtual asset trading platform. The regulator described the approval as the world's first arrangement of its kind. Round-the-clock trading began on Monday for two money market funds managed by China Asset Management (Hong Kong). The products are the ChinaAMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund and ChinaAMC USD Di

REGULATION

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Citi China Securities Company Wins Approval for Wholly Owned Operations

The Citi China securities company has received regulatory approval to establish wholly owned operations in mainland China, strengthening the US banking group's access to the country's domestic capital markets. China's securities regulator approved the establishment of Citigroup Securities (China) Company Limited, which will be headquartered in Shanghai. The new company intends to provide equities brokerage, securities underwriting, investment research and principal trading se

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Malaysia Family Office Scheme Attracts USD4.4bn in Indicative Assets

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30th Oct 2026

China Stock Market Stabilisation Talks Target RMB300bn Lending Facility

Taiwan Financial Services Confidence Rises to 64.1% as Investment Grows

Hong Kong Global Financial Centre Strategy Targets Wealth and Fintech Growth

Hong Kong Economic Growth Expected to Exceed Third-Quarter Forecasts

Asian Wealth Management Hubs Attract Increasingly Mobile Global Capital

Singapore Bank Wealth Management Fees Face Pressure Amid AI Lending Risks

Hong Kong Family Office Property Investment Share Rises to 16%

Hong Kong Re-Domiciliation Scheme Attracts More Than 50 Companies

AI Private Credit Risks Rise as Infrastructure Borrowing Expands, Moody's Warns

Taiwan High-Asset Wealth Management Reaches USD102bn as Client Numbers

Asia Fintech Funding Reaches USD2.3bn Despite Slower Mega-Round Activity

JPMorgan China Active ETFs Expansion Follows USD300m Debut

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

SEI Singapore Asset Management Hub Opens to Support Asia-Pacific Expansion

Carlyle Family Office Business Expands Across Europe and Asia

HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

BNP Paribas Asia Transaction Banking Role Expands Under Beaufort

Citi Appoints Sophia Wang to Lead China Institutional Sales

HSBC Private Bank Hires Citi Veterans to Bolster Family Office Business

Amundi Strengthens Asia Investment Hub with Five Senior Appointments

HKEX Integrated Fund Platform Expands Fund Distribution Services

Morgan Stanley Family Office Framework Addresses Governance and Succession

Tokenised Money Adoption Reaches 88% Among Businesses Surveyed by DBS

Thailand Investment Applications Rise 28% to USD50.37bn in Nine Months

Hong Kong Tokenised Fund Trading Wins World's First Secondary Market Approval

Citi China Securities Company Wins Approval for Wholly Owned Operations

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