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Hong Kong Safe Haven Appeal Rises as Global Investors Seek Stability

Hong Kong safe haven appeal is strengthening as international investors seek stability amid geopolitical tensions, according to the Financial Services Development Council. Chairman Benjamin Hung said investors are increasingly exploring office openings, capital allocation and investment opportunities in the city. The Hong Kong safe haven trend is reflected in IPO activity, where major cornerstone investors last year were largely from Western countries, indicating capital real

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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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

HNWI Asia Investments Remain Strong Despite Global Risk-Off Sentiment

HNWI Asia investments remain resilient as wealthy individuals continue allocating capital despite a broader global shift by retail investors into cash. Schroders said the divergence emerged after Middle East tensions pushed oil prices above USD100 per barrel, triggering risk aversion among retail investors. In contrast, HNWI Asia investments are focused on long-term opportunities including private credit, digital assets and alternative strategies. Schroders also highlighted g

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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JPMorgan Seeks Approval to Launch Active ETFs in China

Active ETFs China expansion is gaining momentum as JPMorgan seeks regulatory approval to launch fully active exchange-traded funds in mainland China. The move would mark the firm’s first entry into the segment, which remains restricted to enhanced index strategies with limited benchmark deviation. JPMorgan Asset Management currently manages about USD257bn in active ETF assets globally and sees strong growth potential in the region. The active ETFs China initiative aligns with

ASSET MANAGEMENT

7 hours ago

Tokenised Gold Fund Launch Signals Growing Family Office Interest in Digital Assets

Tokenised gold fund adoption is increasing as OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT launched Southeast Asia’s first on-chain gold investment product. The GOLDX token tracks the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund and is issued on Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Investors can subscribe using fiat or stablecoins, with tokens delivered to digital wallets and redeemable in cash or stablecoins. The tokenised gold fund had USD669.4m in assets under management as of April 16,

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Malaysia Positions Forest City as Family Office Alternative to Singapore

Malaysia family office ambitions are gaining traction as authorities position Forest City Special Financial Zone as a lower-cost complement to Singapore. Launched in September 2024 within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the initiative offers tax incentives including 0% on qualifying investment income for 10 years, extendable to 20 years. Malaysian authorities said six single-family offices managing RM400m (USD85m) had been approved by early 2026, with a target of R

FAMILY OFFICES

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China–ASEAN Investment Platform Reaches USD520m First Close

China ASEAN investment platform activity is accelerating as a USD1bn private equity initiative backed by sovereign investors reached a first close of USD520m. The Galaxy Orientis platform, supported by China Investment Corporation, Indonesia Investment Authority and the State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan, targets opportunities across the China–ASEAN corridor. The China ASEAN investment platform will focus on industrials, healthcare, consumer, business services and technology sector

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Family Offices Back Digital Asset Exchange Hata in USD8m Funding Round

Digital asset exchange funding is gaining momentum as Malaysia-based Hata secured USD8m in a Series A round led by Bybit and supported by several global family offices. The funding follows Bybit’s participation in Hata’s USD4.2m seed round and strengthens their strategic partnership. Hata said proceeds will be used to improve platform liquidity, expand its user base and develop digital asset products. The firm reported RM1.04bn (USD263m) in transaction volume in 2025 and more

FAMILY OFFICES

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Philippines Finance Growth Accelerates as Salmon Raises USD100m

Philippines finance growth is set to accelerate as Salmon Group raised USD100m in fresh funding to expand its consumer finance business. The funding comprises USD60m in equity and USD40m in public bonds issued under its USD150m Nordic bond programme at a 13.7% yield. Investors include Spice Expeditions, Washington University Investment Management Company, Moore Strategic Ventures and FJ Labs. Salmon said the proceeds will support product expansion, distribution growth, capita

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Options with One-Day Expiry by 2027

Hang Seng options are set for expansion as Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing plans to introduce contracts that expire within a day by the first quarter of 2027. The products, known as zero-days-to-expiry or 0DTE contracts, allow traders to take short-term positions on intraday market movements, volatility and economic data. HKEX declined to comment on the plans. The Hang Seng options initiative follows the exchange’s expansion of weekly options in 2024 and reflects efforts to

ASSET MANAGEMENT

3 days ago

Family Office Technology Demand Rises as Addepar Expands Singapore Hub

Family office technology demand is rising as Addepar opens a Singapore office to strengthen its Asia-Pacific presence, targeting growing needs among family offices and investment firms. The new hub at Marina Bay Financial Centre will house research and development alongside go-to-market teams, the wealth technology firm said. Addepar noted its regional client base has grown more than 130% over the past two years, reflecting strong adoption of family office technology solution

FAMILY OFFICES

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Asia Private Equity Fund Hits Record as EQT Raises USD15.6bn

Asia private equity fund activity reached a record as EQT closed its BPEA Private Equity Fund IX at USD15.6bn, marking the largest Asia-Pacific-focused fund raised to date. The oversubscribed Asia private equity fund, with USD14.9bn in fee-generating assets under management, will target control investments across technology, healthcare, industrial technology and services. The close comes despite fundraising for Asian funds hitting a 12-year low in 2025 after four consecutive

PRIVATE EQUITY

3 days ago

Vietnam Tax Reform Proposes Flexible Thresholds to Support Small Businesses

Vietnam tax reform proposals aim to introduce more flexible thresholds for household businesses and small firms as the government seeks to support growth amid economic pressures. The finance ministry proposed removing the fixed annual revenue threshold of 500m dong (USD19,600) for household businesses and allowing it to be adjusted based on economic conditions. It also suggested introducing, for the first time, a tax-free revenue threshold for small companies. Officials said

ECONOMY

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Family Office Demand Surges as Wealthy Clients Reposition Portfolios for Fragmented World

Family office demand is rising sharply as wealthy clients reposition portfolios, jurisdictions and governance frameworks in response to a fragmented global order. According to deVere Group, increased activity in family office demand reflects a strategic overhaul of cross-border holdings amid higher oil prices, inflation risks, currency volatility and tighter capital controls. Chief Executive Nigel Green said ultra-high-net-worth families are shifting sizeable portions of port

FAMILY OFFICES

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17th April 2026

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PEOPLE MOVES

Praxis Strengthens Asia Leadership With Hong Kong Appointments

Apr 15

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

Global Family Offices Expand Multi-Jurisdiction Structures as Geopolitics Reshapes Wealth Strategies

Global family offices are expanding multi-jurisdiction structures as geopolitical uncertainty reshapes wealth strategies. Deloitte data shows 28% of firms operated multiple branches in 2024, with a further 12% planning expansion. The rise in global family offices reflects growing demand for operational resilience as wars, sanctions and tax changes disrupt markets. JPMorgan noted geopolitics ranks among the top five risks for 74% of family offices outside the US. Advisers said

FAMILY OFFICES

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Family Offices in Asia Boost AI Investments Despite Valuation Concerns

AI investments family offices are accelerating across Asia despite concerns over elevated valuations in US markets. Wealthy investors deployed USD24.3bn into private AI deals in 2025, nearly tripling the previous year, with another USD950m committed by early April. The surge in AI investments family offices reflects strong demand for exposure to leading firms such as OpenAI and Anthropic, although access challenges and valuation risks are pushing some investors toward Asian s

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

China GDP Growth Beats Forecasts at 5% Despite Rising War-Driven Risks

China GDP growth reached 5% year-on-year in the first quarter, surpassing forecasts and signalling resilience despite rising geopolitical risks. The expansion exceeded the 4.8% estimate and improved from 4.5% in the previous quarter. On a quarterly basis, China GDP growth stood at 1.3%, slightly above the prior quarter’s 1.2%. However, escalating risks linked to the Iran conflict threaten the outlook, particularly through rising oil prices that could disrupt trade, increase p

ECONOMY

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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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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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TOP NEWS

Hong Kong Safe Haven Appeal Rises as Global Investors Seek Stability

Building Structured Next-Gen Pathways

HNWI Asia Investments Remain Strong Despite Global Risk-Off Sentiment

JPMorgan Seeks Approval to Launch Active ETFs in China

Tokenised Gold Fund Launch Signals Growing Family Office Interest in Digital Assets

Malaysia Positions Forest City as Family Office Alternative to Singapore

China–ASEAN Investment Platform Reaches USD520m First Close

Family Offices Back Digital Asset Exchange Hata in USD8m Funding Round

Philippines Finance Growth Accelerates as Salmon Raises USD100m

HKEX to Launch Hang Seng Options with One-Day Expiry by 2027

Family Office Technology Demand Rises as Addepar Expands Singapore Hub

Asia Private Equity Fund Hits Record as EQT Raises USD15.6bn

Vietnam Tax Reform Proposes Flexible Thresholds to Support Small Businesses

Family Office Demand Surges as Wealthy Clients Reposition Portfolios for Fragmented World

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

Global Family Offices Expand Multi-Jurisdiction Structures as Geopolitics Reshapes Wealth Strategies

Family Offices in Asia Boost AI Investments Despite Valuation Concerns

China GDP Growth Beats Forecasts at 5% Despite Rising War-Driven Risks

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

Family Offices Set to Drive Singapore Property Investment Growth in 2026

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

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