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Family Offices Turn to Asia for Stability as Volatility Drives Cross-Border Wealth Shifts

Family offices are increasingly turning to Asia as market volatility and geopolitical tension drive demand for stability. DBS said rising interest in family offices Asia reflects a shift by European and US clients seeking diversification and wealth management services. Private banking head Joseph Poon noted some clients are acquiring stakes in Asian businesses while others consider setting up secondary structures in the region. The growing appeal of family offices Asia is rei

FAMILY OFFICES

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Building Structured Next-Gen Pathways

In This Issue: Deliberate development programs are replacing one-time succession handovers. Core components of next-gen readiness The rise of collaborative leadership models for a new generation of wealth stewards. For decades, succession in family offices was widely viewed as a singular legal event — a signing of documents, a handshake at the boardroom table, and a hope that the next generation would figure things out. That era is ending. With a good portion of family off

FOCUS

Mar 30

Family Offices Set to Drive Singapore Property Investment Growth in 2026

Family offices are expected to play a key role in Singapore property investment growth in 2026 as Savills raised its forecast to SGD35bn–SGD40bn (USD25.9bn–USD29.6bn). The outlook reflects strong demand from family offices and private capital seeking stable returns and capital preservation. Singapore property investment continues to benefit from safe-haven status, transparent regulations and sustained capital inflows. While developers are expected to remain selective, office,

FAMILY OFFICES

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Hong Kong Family Offices Key to Financial Hub Ambitions, Says Paul Chan

Hong Kong family offices are central to the city’s ambition to strengthen its global financial hub status, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. He outlined plans for Hong Kong to become at least the world’s second-largest international financial centre within 10 to 15 years. The expansion of Hong Kong family offices is expected to support diversification beyond equities into fixed income, currencies, green finance and sustainable investments. Chan also highlighted rising mainl

FAMILY OFFICES

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Hong Kong IPO Market Sees Renewed Momentum as Foreign Firms Line Up for Listings

The Hong Kong IPO market is showing renewed momentum as more than 10 international firms prepare to list, according to HKEX Chief Executive Bonnie Chan. IPO activity has reached 40% of last year’s total, with a record pipeline of listings. The rebound in the Hong Kong IPO market highlights the city’s role as a capital-raising hub, particularly for Southeast Asian firms, which have raised over USD4.3bn. Chan said HKEX would take a cautious approach to extending trading hours,

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Labuan Family Office Hub Targets Rising Asian Wealth

Labuan family office hub ambitions are gaining traction as rising wealth across Asia drives demand for structured solutions in investment, governance and succession planning. The Malaysian offshore financial centre is promoting its legal and regulatory framework as a flexible platform for wealth management vehicles, including trusts and foundations for asset protection and intergenerational transfer. Its proximity to key Asian markets and Malaysia’s relatively stable economy

FAMILY OFFICES

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Hong Kong Family Office Incentives Gain Momentum With Wealth Push

Hong Kong family office incentives are becoming a central pillar of the city’s wealth strategy as it seeks to attract global capital and strengthen its asset management industry. Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui said enhanced tax regimes for funds, single-family offices and carried interest will be expanded to include funds-of-one and a broader range of investments from the 2025/26 assessment year. The New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, launch

FAMILY OFFICES

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Coinone Fine Highlights South Korea Crypto Compliance Crackdown

Coinone fine proceedings highlight South Korea’s tightening stance on cryptocurrency regulation, as authorities move to enforce stricter compliance standards. The Financial Intelligence Unit said it plans to fine the exchange KRW5.2bn (USD3.49m) and impose a three-month partial business suspension for verification failures and transactions with unregistered overseas platforms. Coinone failed to verify approximately 70,000 user accounts and facilitated around 10,000 transactio

REGULATION

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Singapore GDP Growth Q1 2025 Slows to 4.6%

Singapore GDP growth 2025 slowed to 4.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, missing forecasts and easing from 5.7% in the previous quarter as manufacturing momentum weakened, according to advance estimates. On a seasonally adjusted quarterly basis, the economy contracted 0.3%, reversing growth of 1.3% previously. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said manufacturing expanded 5.0% year-on-year, down sharply from 11.4% in the fourth quarter, while construction growth accelerate

ECONOMY

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Singapore Family Offices AI Investment Faces Deal Access Challenges

Singapore family offices AI investment interest is rising, but many struggle to access attractive private deals due to limited opportunities and lack of technical expertise, industry executives said. JPMorgan Private Bank reported that 65% of family offices globally plan to prioritise AI investments, yet more than half lack exposure to venture and growth-stage firms driving the sector. Interest has been fuelled by strong valuations and potential listings from companies such a

FAMILY OFFICES

2 days ago

Praxis Strengthens Asia Leadership With Hong Kong Appointments

Praxis Asia leadership expansion highlights its growing focus on family office and cross-border wealth structuring, with new senior appointments in Hong Kong. The firm named Tom Zierer as Senior Executive Director and promoted Cindy Cheng to Regional Head of Growth and Business Development for Asia. Zierer, who relocated from Guernsey to Hong Kong in 2025, will lead a 14-member multilingual team serving international clients, while Cheng will oversee regional expansion and in

FAMILY OFFICES

2 days ago

China ChiNext Reforms Expand Access for Pre-Profit Tech Firms

China ChiNext reforms will allow pre-profit technology companies to list on Shenzhen’s startup board, as regulators move to support innovation and strengthen domestic capital markets. The China Securities Regulatory Commission said firms in emerging industries with a market value of at least RMB3bn (USD439m) and revenue of no less than RMB200m in the latest financial year can apply for initial public offerings. Authorities will also introduce market makers to improve liquidit

REGULATION

2 days ago

Philippines Disclosure Crackdown Urged After Infrastructure Scandal

Philippines disclosure rules are under pressure to tighten after a corruption scandal linked to flood-control projects unsettled global bond investors, according to market sources. Asset managers including BNP Paribas Asset Management and Robeco have called for stricter reporting requirements for state-backed infrastructure projects. A group of 11 investors sent a letter to regulators in late March urging greater transparency on the use of proceeds from sustainable debt. Nati

REGULATION

2 days ago

Asia Insurers AI Partnerships Drive Innovation at Hong Kong Forum

Asia insurers AI adoption and ecosystem partnerships were a central theme as more than 1,000 industry leaders gathered at InsurInnovator Connect Asia 2026 in Hong Kong, highlighting the region’s push to integrate insurance, healthcare and digital innovation. The two-day forum featured over 150 speakers discussing artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, cybersecurity and evolving regulatory frameworks, with a strong focus on embedding AI across underwriting, claims and cu

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Praxis Strengthens Asia Leadership With Hong Kong Appointments

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Ba Shusong Hong Kong Absence Raises Questions Around Former HKEX Economist

Mar 30

Singapore Family Offices Face Talent Risks as Pay Opacity Persists

Mar 26

Hong Kong Wealth Legacy Academy Adds Board Members to Deepen Family Office Push

Mar 24

SMBC Names New Philippines Corporate Banking Head Amid Growth Push

Mar 18

FNZ Appoints Peter Hiom as Asia Pacific Head to Drive Wealth Platform Growth

Mar 16

Standard Chartered Expands Asia Digital Assets Strategy With Karby Leggett Appointment

Mar 10

WRISE Expands Family Wealth Push With New Taipei Client Centre

Feb 19

Bank of Singapore Hires Alts Veteran to Deepen UHNW Offering

Feb 17

UBS Hong Kong Wealth Hiring Targets 50 Bankers After Record North Asia Year

Feb 11

Zhongzhi Liquidation Signals Crackdown on China Shadow Banking Risks

Zhongzhi liquidation marks a major step in China’s efforts to address systemic financial risks, after a Beijing court ordered the winding up of Zhongzhi Enterprise Group and more than 300 affiliated entities. The Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court accepted the case on April 10 and set a June 10 deadline for creditors to submit claims. Zhongzhi filed for bankruptcy in 2024 after defaulting on multiple investment products and later revealing severe insolvency. The case h

REGULATION

4 days ago

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences Granted to HSBC and Anchorpoint

Hong Kong stablecoin licences have been issued for the first time to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, marking a key milestone in the city’s regulated digital asset strategy. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said it received 36 applications last year, though Deputy Chief Executive Daryl Ho noted that further approvals would remain “very limited.” Anchorpoint, a joint venture led by Standard Chartered with Animoca Brands and HKT, plans to expand access through selected distribut

REGULATION

4 days ago

Joe Tsai Family Office Investment Backs Asia Basketball League Growth

Joe Tsai family office investment through Blue Pool Capital has led a Series A funding round in the Asian University Basketball League, as investors bet on the rapid growth of basketball across Asia. The family office-backed investor was joined by Avenue Capital Group, Nan Fung Group, HSG, Bolt Ventures and former Chinese Basketball Association chief Yao Ming, marking his first investment in an emerging sports league. The AUBL said its inaugural tournament in Hangzhou attract

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Singapore Family Office Advisory Demand Rises as Succession Needs Grow

Singapore family office advisory demand is increasing as the city’s rapid growth as a wealth hub drives need for succession, governance and tax expertise. Lawyer Vikna Rajah said he has helped establish more than 30 family offices in two years, with clients focused on wealth preservation, business continuity and fair distribution across generations. He noted challenges often arise when founders delay succession planning or resist handing over control. Singapore family office

FAMILY OFFICES

4 days ago

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Top 10,000 Again as Weak Sentiment and Oil Risks Mount

Japan corporate bankruptcies rose for a fourth straight year in fiscal 2025 and could climb further from around this summer as the Middle East conflict drives up oil prices and squeezes company profits, research firm Teikoku Databank said. Japan corporate bankruptcies totalled 10,425 in the year ended March, up 3.5% from a year earlier and above 10,000 for a second straight year, as firms grappled with higher input costs and labour shortages. A government survey also showed b

ECONOMY

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China Short-Term Trading Rules Tightened as Market Recovery Gains Pace

China short-term trading rules have been tightened by the China Securities Regulatory Commission to sustain momentum in the country’s USD13.5tr equity market. The rules cover stocks, depositary receipts and convertible bonds across major exchanges and the over-the-counter market. Authorities said violators may face lighter penalties if they self-report and return gains. The China short-term trading rules update follows intensified enforcement, with regulators handling 701 mis

REGULATION

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TOP NEWS

Family Offices Turn to Asia for Stability as Volatility Drives Cross-Border Wealth Shifts

Building Structured Next-Gen Pathways

Family Offices Set to Drive Singapore Property Investment Growth in 2026

Hong Kong Family Offices Key to Financial Hub Ambitions, Says Paul Chan

Hong Kong IPO Market Sees Renewed Momentum as Foreign Firms Line Up for Listings

Labuan Family Office Hub Targets Rising Asian Wealth

Hong Kong Family Office Incentives Gain Momentum With Wealth Push

Coinone Fine Highlights South Korea Crypto Compliance Crackdown

Singapore GDP Growth Q1 2025 Slows to 4.6%

Singapore Family Offices AI Investment Faces Deal Access Challenges

Praxis Strengthens Asia Leadership With Hong Kong Appointments

China ChiNext Reforms Expand Access for Pre-Profit Tech Firms

Philippines Disclosure Crackdown Urged After Infrastructure Scandal

Asia Insurers AI Partnerships Drive Innovation at Hong Kong Forum

VIDEO RECAP w/e

17th April 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Praxis Strengthens Asia Leadership With Hong Kong Appointments

Ba Shusong Hong Kong Absence Raises Questions Around Former HKEX Economist

Singapore Family Offices Face Talent Risks as Pay Opacity Persists

Hong Kong Wealth Legacy Academy Adds Board Members to Deepen Family Office Push

SMBC Names New Philippines Corporate Banking Head Amid Growth Push

FNZ Appoints Peter Hiom as Asia Pacific Head to Drive Wealth Platform Growth

Standard Chartered Expands Asia Digital Assets Strategy With Karby Leggett Appointment

WRISE Expands Family Wealth Push With New Taipei Client Centre

Bank of Singapore Hires Alts Veteran to Deepen UHNW Offering

UBS Hong Kong Wealth Hiring Targets 50 Bankers After Record North Asia Year

Zhongzhi Liquidation Signals Crackdown on China Shadow Banking Risks

Hong Kong Stablecoin Licences Granted to HSBC and Anchorpoint

Joe Tsai Family Office Investment Backs Asia Basketball League Growth

Singapore Family Office Advisory Demand Rises as Succession Needs Grow

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Top 10,000 Again as Weak Sentiment and Oil Risks Mount

China Short-Term Trading Rules Tightened as Market Recovery Gains Pace

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