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Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

Schroders Wealth Management Asia has appointed former Coutts Chief Executive Peter Flavel as chair and independent non-executive director of Schroder & Co (Asia) Ltd, subject to regulatory approval, as the firm accelerates its expansion across one of its fastest-growing wealth markets. Flavel brings more than 30 years of experience in private banking and wealth management and will work closely with recently appointed Schroders Wealth Management Asia Chief Executive Evonne Tan

PEOPLE MOVES

3 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

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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

3 hours 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

3 hours 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

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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

1 day 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

2 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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10th July 2026

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PEOPLE MOVES

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

3 hours ago

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

3 hours ago

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

6 days ago

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

JPMorgan Strengthens Southeast Asia Investment Banking Leadership

Jun 26

Nomura CEO Pay Rises 36% After Record Profit Performance

Jun 24

Hong Kong Finance Careers Remain Top Choice for Graduates

Jun 22

Family Office Technology Becomes Key to Hong Kong's Next Growth Phase

Family office technology is becoming a defining factor in the next stage of Hong Kong's wealth management development as increasingly sophisticated portfolios require stronger operational infrastructure alongside investment expertise. A commentary published on Wednesday said technology and operating capability, rather than capital alone, will determine how effectively family offices manage growing cross-border complexity. The report said family offices are increasingly adopti

FAMILY OFFICES

5 days ago

Hong Kong Overseas Expansion Remains Priority Despite Softer Business Sentiment

Hong Kong overseas expansion remains a strategic priority for local companies despite weaker business confidence, according to UOB's Business Outlook Study 2026. The survey found that nearly four in five businesses intend to expand internationally during the next three years as they strengthen resilience and pursue long-term growth opportunities. Business sentiment declined to 63% in 2025 from 73% a year earlier, reflecting a more challenging economic environment. Nevertheles

ECONOMY

5 days ago

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

Atlas Capital family office services have expanded following the appointment of former DBS Bank (Hong Kong) institutional banking head and alternate chief executive Alex Cheung as strategic adviser. The move supports the firm's evolution from a single-family office into an investment-led wealth management platform serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices across Asia. Hong Kong-based Atlas Capital Asset Management said it has broadened its multi-family offic

FAMILY OFFICES

6 days ago

Yuan Investment Gains Momentum Among Institutional Investors

Yuan investment continues to gain acceptance among institutional investors, with 87% of portfolios now including yuan-denominated assets, according to an HSBC survey covering more than 120 Asia-Pacific investors. The findings highlight growing confidence in China's financial markets and the expanding role of the yuan in global portfolio diversification. The survey found that 63% of respondents primarily accessed offshore yuan markets, while 54% invested through Connect progra

ASSET MANAGEMENT

6 days ago

South Korea Growth Forecast Rises to 3% on AI Chip Boom

The South Korea growth outlook has strengthened after major global investment banks raised their average 2026 economic growth forecast to 3%, supported by booming semiconductor exports driven by artificial intelligence demand. The revised projections reflect growing confidence in the country's export-led recovery. Data from the Korea Center for International Finance showed the average forecast from eight investment banks, including JP Morgan and Citi, increased from 2.8% in M

ECONOMY

6 days ago

Singapore Wealthy Residents Face World's Highest Living Costs

Singapore wealthy individuals continue to face the world's highest cost of living, with the city retaining its position as the most expensive location globally for high-net-worth individuals for a fourth consecutive year, according to Julius Baer's latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report. The Swiss private bank ranked Singapore ahead of Zurich and Monaco, while Hong Kong placed fourth, Shanghai sixth, Sydney eighth and Bangkok tenth. Asia-Pacific cities accounted for five o

FAMILY OFFICES

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TOP NEWS

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

The Family Office Group Chat Is Not Governance

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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10th July 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

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

JPMorgan Strengthens Southeast Asia Investment Banking Leadership

Nomura CEO Pay Rises 36% After Record Profit Performance

Hong Kong Finance Careers Remain Top Choice for Graduates

Family Office Technology Becomes Key to Hong Kong's Next Growth Phase

Hong Kong Overseas Expansion Remains Priority Despite Softer Business Sentiment

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

Yuan Investment Gains Momentum Among Institutional Investors

South Korea Growth Forecast Rises to 3% on AI Chip Boom

Singapore Wealthy Residents Face World's Highest Living Costs

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