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Younger Heirs Reshape Family Office Philanthropy Strategy as Wealth Transfer Accelerates

Family office philanthropy strategy is evolving as wealth passes to younger generations who are embedding structured giving more deeply into governance frameworks. Swiss private bank Pictet estimates about 17,000 family offices worldwide control more than USD10tr in assets, with nearly three‑quarters managing families’ philanthropy and impact ambitions. The shift is being reinforced by the great wealth transfer projected to reach USD70tr by 2045, with Cerulli Associates estim

FAMILY OFFICES

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The Leadership Succession Imperative - Part 2

In This Issue: - Best practices to navigate family leadership transitions. - Governance 2.0: The framework balancing wealth transfer with generational readiness. Avoiding the "Cloning Error": Defining Skills for Tomorrow's World The most common succession pitfall stems from founders seeking mirror-image successors. Yet the skills required to build wealth from scratch rarely translate to preserving and growing it in today's digital, globalized economy. This "cloning error" doo

FOCUS

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Survey Shows 91% of Family Offices Already Invested in Hong Kong

Hong Kong family office investment survey findings show 91% of surveyed family offices have already invested in the city, highlighting its role as a major regional wealth hub. The study surveyed 101 institutions and interviewed more than 30 industry stakeholders, finding that over 80% managed at least USD50m while 44% oversaw portfolios exceeding USD1bn. Hong Kong had more than 3,380 single‑family offices by the end of 2025, up more than 25% in two years. The Hong Kong family

FAMILY OFFICES

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KKR Says Asia Infrastructure Investing Not Crisis Safe Haven but Remains Bullish

KKR Asia infrastructure investing remains attractive despite infrastructure not acting as a traditional crisis safe haven, according to the firm’s global head of real assets Raj Agrawal. Investors suffered losses during both the global financial crisis and the COVID‑19 pandemic as assets such as toll roads, ports and airports were closely linked to economic cycles. KKR has since shifted its strategy toward assets with contracted cash flows and stronger downside protection, in

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Deutsche Bank Targets Asian Wealth Diversifying Away From US Assets

Deutsche Bank Asia wealth strategy is targeting affluent clients in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines as investors diversify away from heavy US asset exposure. Senior executive Claudio de Sanctis said the shift creates strong opportunities for the lender’s private banking business, particularly in Hong Kong which he described as the region’s most dynamic wealth hub. Hong Kong and North Asian markets are expected to account for most of Deutsche Bank’s plann

ASSET MANAGEMENT

1 hour ago

Rich Asians Reconsider Dubai Exposure as Gulf Tensions Rise

Asian wealth shifting from Dubai is being discussed among family offices and wealthy investors after Iranian missile and drone attacks raised concerns about the Gulf’s stability. Advisers said several Dubai‑based clients each holding around USD50m in assets have sought advice on immediate transfers to Singapore or Hong Kong. Consultants and wealth managers reported new enquiries from 10 to 20 family offices and high‑net‑worth clients exploring relocation options. Analysts say

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

Haitong Partners Shaw Investment Family Office to Back Chinese Firms Overseas

Haitong Shaw Investment partnership aims to support Chinese companies expanding overseas and seeking access to global capital markets. Haitong International Securities has partnered with Singapore‑based Shaw Investment APAC, a single‑family office managing about USD3bn in assets. The collaboration will facilitate outbound investments and cross‑border financing opportunities while leveraging Singapore’s role as a regional financial hub. The Haitong Shaw Investment partnership

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

HSBC Ends Work‑From‑Home Flexibility for Hong Kong Client‑Facing Staff

HSBC Hong Kong work policy will require customer‑facing employees including traders and sales personnel to return to the office five days a week from April 1, ending pandemic‑era work‑from‑home flexibility. Managing directors and senior staff with direct reports must attend at least four days weekly, while other Hong Kong employees must attend three days. HSBC employs more than 20,000 people in Hong Kong. The updated HSBC Hong Kong work policy reflects a broader industry tren

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Malaysia Launches Five‑Year Capital Market Master Plan to Expand Industry

Malaysia capital market master plan aims to expand the country’s financial market to between RM5.8tr and RM6.3tr(USD1.23tr–USD1.33tr) by 2030 from RM4.3tr in 2025. Securities Commission Malaysia said the fourth master plan focuses on market vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability financing and regional opportunities. Measures include expanding retail participation, promoting ASEAN‑focused exchange‑traded funds and addressing sustainability financing needs. The Malaysia capital

ECONOMY

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Asian Governments Move to Shield Economies From Gulf Oil Shock

Asian oil shock response measures are being introduced as governments attempt to limit the impact of Middle East conflict on fuel supplies and prices. South Korea plans to impose a domestic fuel price cap for the first time in nearly three decades, while Myanmar has begun rationing fuel for private vehicles following supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one‑fifth of global oil and LNG shipments, has experienced severe disruption. Policymakers say th

ECONOMY

2 days ago

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Higher as Capex Rebounds

Japan GDP growth Q4 2025 was revised higher as stronger capital expenditure and private consumption supported domestic demand. Revised figures showed annualised growth of 1.3%, compared with a preliminary estimate of 0.2%. Capital expenditure rose 1.3%, marking the strongest increase in a year, while private consumption was revised to a 0.3% gain. Separate data showed household spending fell 1.0% in January from a year earlier. Analysts warned the improved Japan GDP growth Q4

ECONOMY

2 days ago

Technology for Change Asia Summit Shifts Focus From AI Hype to Execution

Technology for Change Asia summit organisers said the event will shift from artificial intelligence hype to practical deployment across industries. More than 600 business and government leaders attended the 2025 conference organised by Economist Impact. The 2026 programme will explore regulatory differences across Asia, scaling autonomous agents, the Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem and smart mobility’s influence on global supply chains. Technology for Change Asia summit

ECONOMY

2 days ago

Singapore Arrests Capital Asia Investments Directors in Money Laundering Probe

Singapore Capital Asia investigation has resulted in the arrest of two directors of fund manager Capital Asia Investments as authorities intensify financial‑sector enforcement. Police and the Monetary Authority of Singapore seized more than SGD160m(USD119m) in assets during the probe into suspected money laundering and regulatory breaches. MAS said it identified serious control failings in the firm’s anti‑money laundering compliance. The Singapore Capital Asia investigation h

REGULATION

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Family Offices Professionalise Governance and Pay as Compensation Gaps Widen

Family offices are becoming increasingly professionalised and formalising governance as wealthy families prioritise long-term capital preservation, according to the 2025 Global Family Office Compensation Benchmark Report published by Mondaq in cooperation with KPMG Private Enterprise and recruiter Agreus. The study, based on a survey of 585 family-office professionals and 20 interviews with senior executives, found that more offices now operate as standalone entities rather t

FAMILY OFFICES

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PEOPLE MOVES

Standard Chartered Expands Asia Digital Assets Strategy With Karby Leggett Appointment

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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

Macquarie Asset Management Asia Wealth Expansion Targets Family Office and Private Bank Demand

Feb 10

Blackstone Plans Asia Hiring Push to Tap Private Market Demand

Jan 28

Raffles Family Office Names Ex-BNP Paribas Banker as Managing Director

Jan 27

Wisdom Group Multi-Family Office Names Arthur Fong as Managing Director

Jan 26

Fiera Expands Japan Private Markets Distribution With Senior Hire

Jan 20

HSBC Private Bank Strengthens Asia Wealth Planning With Senior Hires

Jan 20

Hong Kong Reviews MPF Contribution Thresholds After 12‑Year Freeze

Hong Kong MPF contribution review is under way for the first time in more than a decade as authorities assess whether current income thresholds still reflect economic realities. MPF Schemes Authority chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said the minimum monthly income level of HKD7,100(USD910) and maximum threshold of HKD30,000(USD3,840) no longer reflect rising wages and living costs. The authority has consulted more than 30 stakeholder groups and plans to submit recommendations

REGULATION

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China Female Fund Managers Rise to 1,110 Managing Over Half of Industry Assets

China female fund managers have risen to 1,110 as of March 6, representing about 26.7% of the country’s 4,150 active mutual fund managers, according to Wind Information data. Funds managed or co‑managed by women totalled RMB18.95tr(USD2.6tr), accounting for 51.06% of industry assets under management. Funds solely managed by women amounted to RMB6.83tr. Data cited by Bloomberg showed the number of China female fund managers increased from 1,088 a year earlier. Over the past ye

ASSET MANAGEMENT

3 days ago

Asia Family Offices Urged to Pool Capital to Address SDG Funding Gap

Asia family office philanthropy is being urged to mobilise larger pools of capital as the United Nations faces growing funding pressure. Commentators say fragmented giving can no longer address the widening SDG funding gap. UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned of an imminent financial collapse as unpaid dues and peacekeeping arrears increase. The OECD estimates the annual global SDG funding gap at USD3tr to USD4tr. With 74% of Asia‑Pacific family offices already e

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

Standard Chartered Expands Asia Digital Assets Strategy With Karby Leggett Appointment

Standard Chartered digital assets Asia strategy is expanding with the appointment of Karby Leggett as head of digital assets for Greater China, North Asia, South Asia and ASEAN. Leggett will join the bank’s Digital Assets Centre of Excellence while continuing as global head of the official institutions group under the research division. The bank said the appointment reflects growing institutional interest in tokenised finance, stablecoins and digital‑asset ecosystems. Standar

PEOPLE MOVES

3 days ago

Middle East Tensions May Boost Hong Kong Family Office and Gold Hub Push

Hong Kong family office gold hub ambitions may benefit from escalating Middle East tensions as investors consider shifting assets away from the region, analysts said. Market strategist Kenny Tang said Hong Kong could attract funds that might otherwise flow to Dubai, citing the city’s deep capital markets and free capital flows. The Hong Kong family office gold hub strategy follows the government’s latest budget pledging tax incentives for bullion trading, expanded vault capac

FAMILY OFFICES

4 days ago

Hong Kong Budget Targets Family Offices With Tax and Digital Finance Push

Hong Kong budget family offices initiatives aim to strengthen the city’s appeal to global investors through tax expansion, infrastructure upgrades and digital finance development, according to IQ-EQ managing director Clare Chang. She said widening eligibility to include funds-of-one and recognising assets such as digital tokens and precious metals reflects how wealthy families structure portfolios combining private equity, private credit, real assets and co-investments. The H

FAMILY OFFICES

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TOP NEWS

Younger Heirs Reshape Family Office Philanthropy Strategy as Wealth Transfer Accelerates

The Leadership Succession Imperative - Part 2

Survey Shows 91% of Family Offices Already Invested in Hong Kong

KKR Says Asia Infrastructure Investing Not Crisis Safe Haven but Remains Bullish

Deutsche Bank Targets Asian Wealth Diversifying Away From US Assets

Rich Asians Reconsider Dubai Exposure as Gulf Tensions Rise

Haitong Partners Shaw Investment Family Office to Back Chinese Firms Overseas

HSBC Ends Work‑From‑Home Flexibility for Hong Kong Client‑Facing Staff

Malaysia Launches Five‑Year Capital Market Master Plan to Expand Industry

Asian Governments Move to Shield Economies From Gulf Oil Shock

Japan Q4 GDP Growth Revised Higher as Capex Rebounds

Technology for Change Asia Summit Shifts Focus From AI Hype to Execution

Singapore Arrests Capital Asia Investments Directors in Money Laundering Probe

Family Offices Professionalise Governance and Pay as Compensation Gaps Widen

VIDEO RECAP w/e 13th March 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

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

Macquarie Asset Management Asia Wealth Expansion Targets Family Office and Private Bank Demand

Blackstone Plans Asia Hiring Push to Tap Private Market Demand

Raffles Family Office Names Ex-BNP Paribas Banker as Managing Director

Wisdom Group Multi-Family Office Names Arthur Fong as Managing Director

Fiera Expands Japan Private Markets Distribution With Senior Hire

HSBC Private Bank Strengthens Asia Wealth Planning With Senior Hires

Hong Kong Reviews MPF Contribution Thresholds After 12‑Year Freeze

China Female Fund Managers Rise to 1,110 Managing Over Half of Industry Assets

Asia Family Offices Urged to Pool Capital to Address SDG Funding Gap

Standard Chartered Expands Asia Digital Assets Strategy With Karby Leggett Appointment

Middle East Tensions May Boost Hong Kong Family Office and Gold Hub Push

Hong Kong Budget Targets Family Offices With Tax and Digital Finance Push

VIDEO RECAP
w/e 13th March 2026