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Faith-Based Investing Reaches USD169bn but Lags Mainstream Funds, Says Morningstar

The global faith-based investing market has grown to approximately USD169bn across 853 investment strategies, but these funds continue to trail conventional products in diversification, costs and long-term performance, according to Morningstar. As of 30 April 2026, Morningstar found that faith-based passive funds charged roughly twice the average asset-weighted fees of comparable conventional products, largely because of limited competition and fewer passive investment option

ASSET MANAGEMENT

7 hours ago

The Family Office Group Chat Is Not Governance

The family chat is where relationships stay alive. A durable family office also needs a clear moment when conversation ends—and an accountable decision begins. Family group chats are excellent at arranging dinner, sharing photographs and locating the cousin who is late to the airport. Increasingly, they also carry questions about family businesses, philanthropy, staffing and succession. That is convenient—until a thumbs-up emoji starts functioning as a board resolution. When

FOCUS

5 days ago

Asian Wealth Diversification Accelerates as Gulf Tensions Prompt Family Office Shifts

Growing Asian wealth diversification is prompting wealthy families, founders and private investors to rebalance portfolios across multiple financial centres as geopolitical tensions in the Gulf encourage broader geographic risk management. Bankers and advisers said some high-net-worth families are reviewing Middle East exposure following renewed regional instability, travel disruptions and security concerns. However, industry executives stressed that the trend reflects pruden

FAMILY OFFICES

7 hours ago

Japan Cryptocurrency Regulation Advances with Recognition of Digital Assets

Japan cryptocurrency regulation is entering a new phase after parliament approved legislation recognising cryptocurrencies as financial assets and bringing them under a stricter regulatory framework. Previously governed primarily under the Payment Services Act, crypto assets will now become subject to broader financial market rules, including restrictions on insider trading and significantly stronger penalties for unregistered operators. Public broadcaster NHK reported that t

REGULATION

7 hours ago

China Global Reputation Overtakes US Across Most Surveyed Markets, Pew Finds

China global reputation has improved significantly, with the country now viewed more favourably than the United States across most surveyed markets, according to a new Pew Research Center study. Among 20 countries with comparable historical data, a median 48% of respondents expressed favourable views of China in 2026, compared with 36% for the United States. This represents a sharp reversal from 2023, when the corresponding figures were 32% and 58%, respectively. China achiev

ECONOMY

7 hours ago

Malaysia Family Office Hub Needs More Than Tax Incentives to Succeed

A successful Malaysia family office hub will depend on far more than generous tax incentives, with economists arguing that regulatory quality, infrastructure and investor confidence will ultimately determine whether Forest City can emerge as a regional wealth management centre. The initiative offers qualifying single family offices tax concessions for up to 20 years and positions Forest City, within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, as a lower-cost alternative to Sin

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

Hong Kong Wealth Management Outlook Strengthens on Capital Inflows and IPO Pipeline

The outlook for Hong Kong wealth management remains positive as the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) expects compliant mainland Chinese capital inflows and increasing listing activity from emerging markets to reinforce the city's position as a leading international financial centre. Board member Amy Lo said tighter controls on illicit capital outflows from mainland China could encourage more investment to flow through legitimate Hong Kong channels. The FSDC is al

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia has strengthened its private banking leadership by appointing veteran wealth manager Jennifer Tay as vice chairman for Southeast Asia, reinforcing the bank's regional expansion strategy amid rising demand for wealth management services. Tay will join on 3 August and report to Johanes Oeni, head of Southeast Asia for Deutsche Bank's Private Bank. She arrives from Citibank, where she spent more than 20 years, most recently serving as market executiv

PEOPLE MOVES

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17th July 2026

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PEOPLE MOVES

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

3 days ago

Singapore Wealth Management Boom Intensifies Competition for Financial Talent

4 days ago

Lighthouse Canton Wealth Management Targets USD10bn After Senior Hire

4 days ago

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

5 days ago

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

5 days ago

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

Jul 9

State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

Jul 7

HP Wealth Management Strengthens Singapore Family Office Team with UBS Hires

Jul 6

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

Jul 2

South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

Jul 2

Family Office Digital Assets Adoption Grows Despite Regulatory Challenges

Family office digital assets are becoming an increasingly important component of investment portfolios, although regulatory compliance and reporting remain major obstacles for many wealth managers, according to a survey by Ocorian. The study covered 200 family members and senior executives representing family offices with combined assets of approximately USD119.37bn. The survey found that 86% of respondents already include cryptocurrencies and other digital assets within thei

FAMILY OFFICES

5 days ago

GPIF Asset Allocation Expected to Remain Unchanged Despite Policy Debate

GPIF asset allocation is unlikely to undergo a major overhaul despite recent government calls for Japan's state pension funds to increase investment in domestic assets, according to people familiar with the matter. The comments ease speculation that the Government Pension Investment Fund could significantly redirect capital into Japanese financial markets. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama recently suggested pension funds should substantially increase investment in domestic a

ASSET MANAGEMENT

5 days ago

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

GIC leadership is being strengthened through a series of senior investment appointments designed to improve coordination across private markets, portfolio strategy and multi-asset investing as global market conditions become increasingly complex. Singapore's sovereign wealth fund has appointed Choo Yong Cheen and Liew Tzu Mi as deputy group chief investment officers, effective 1 October 2026. Choo will continue serving as chief investment officer for private equity while assu

PEOPLE MOVES

5 days ago

Hong Kong Wealth Centre Becomes World's Largest as Family Offices Drive Growth

Hong Kong's position as a leading Hong Kong wealth centre has strengthened after the city overtook Switzerland to become the world's largest offshore asset management hub, supported by rising mainland Chinese capital and rapid expansion in family offices. According to Boston Consulting Group data cited by Nikkei, offshore assets under management reached USD2.95tr in 2025, an increase of 11% from a year earlier. Mainland Chinese investors accounted for 59% of total assets unde

FAMILY OFFICES

6 days ago

MSCI and UBS Partner to Improve Private Markets Data Transparency

Private markets data is set to become more transparent and standardised after MSCI and UBS announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving reporting quality, analytics and benchmarking across private assets. The collaboration responds to growing industry demand for more consistent performance measurement as private markets continue to expand. Under the agreement, UBS will adopt MSCI's artificial intelligence-powered private markets platform, contributing expertise from i

ASSET MANAGEMENT

7 days ago

Singapore Expat Wealth Grows Despite Currency and Cost Challenges

Singapore expat wealth continues to grow despite higher living costs and currency volatility, with most expatriates saying overseas employment has accelerated both their financial independence and retirement plans. According to a survey by St James's Place Asia, 93% of respondents believed relocating abroad had brought financial freedom closer, while 83% said it had helped them retire sooner than expected. The study found that 96% earned more than they would in their home cou

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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TOP NEWS

Faith-Based Investing Reaches USD169bn but Lags Mainstream Funds, Says Morningstar

The Family Office Group Chat Is Not Governance

Asian Wealth Diversification Accelerates as Gulf Tensions Prompt Family Office Shifts

Japan Cryptocurrency Regulation Advances with Recognition of Digital Assets

China Global Reputation Overtakes US Across Most Surveyed Markets, Pew Finds

Malaysia Family Office Hub Needs More Than Tax Incentives to Succeed

Hong Kong Wealth Management Outlook Strengthens on Capital Inflows and IPO Pipeline

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

VIDEO RECAP w/e

17th July 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

Singapore Wealth Management Boom Intensifies Competition for Financial Talent

Lighthouse Canton Wealth Management Targets USD10bn After Senior Hire

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

HP Wealth Management Strengthens Singapore Family Office Team with UBS Hires

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

Family Office Digital Assets Adoption Grows Despite Regulatory Challenges

GPIF Asset Allocation Expected to Remain Unchanged Despite Policy Debate

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

Hong Kong Wealth Centre Becomes World's Largest as Family Offices Drive Growth

MSCI and UBS Partner to Improve Private Markets Data Transparency

Singapore Expat Wealth Grows Despite Currency and Cost Challenges

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