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Family Office Philanthropy Expands as Raffles Family Office Launches Foundation

Family office philanthropy is expanding as Raffles Family Office launches the Raffles Family Office Foundation to consolidate its charitable initiatives under a unified platform. The foundation was officially unveiled alongside the opening of the firm’s new Singapore office, marking a formal step in structuring its long-standing philanthropic work. Group CEO Chi Man Kwan said the new entity brings together years of giving focused on education, talent development and knowledge

FAMILY OFFICES

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Family Office Focus: Talent, Next-Gen Education, and AI

In This Issue: Why cultural intelligence and emotional quotient now outweigh credentials in family office hiring. How next-generation education has evolved from informal observation to structured, lifelong development. The role of artificial intelligence in redirecting educational priorities toward uniquely human skills. Hiring for Character: The Rise of Cultural Intelligence As family offices grow and professionalize, talent acquisition and retention have emerged as primar

FOCUS

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Asia Investment Flows Strengthen as Global Investors Turn to Region, Says HKEX

Asia investment flows are strengthening as global investors increasingly turn to the region amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Chief Executive Bonnie Chan said global investment in Asia doubled to around USD6tr between 2014 and 2024, underscoring the region’s growing importance in global portfolios. She added that Asia’s capital markets have expanded fourfold since 2000 to exceed USD34tr by the end of 2024. The rise in Asia investmen

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Singapore Business Impact Deepens as Iran War Drives Cost Pressures

Singapore business impact is deepening as two-thirds of companies report moderate to severe disruption from the Iran war, according to a survey by the Singapore Business Federation. In a poll of 254 firms, 66% identified rising energy prices as the most significant pressure, followed by higher shipping and logistics costs, as well as weakening customer demand. The Singapore business impact is particularly acute among smaller firms, with one in three SMEs reporting significant

ECONOMY

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South Korea Financial Groups Reshape Headquarters Strategy to Boost Efficiency

South Korea financial groups are reshaping headquarters strategies as they seek to improve operational efficiency and strengthen capital positions. Hana Financial is set to relocate later this year to a new integrated headquarters in Cheongna, Incheon, bringing together around 2,800 employees from various affiliates currently spread across Seoul. Shinhan Financial is pursuing a similar consolidation strategy, with plans for a centralised headquarters in Seoul targeted for com

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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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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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

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Wealth Office

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

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

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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

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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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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

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TOP NEWS

Family Office Philanthropy Expands as Raffles Family Office Launches Foundation

Family Office Focus: Talent, Next-Gen Education, and AI

Asia Investment Flows Strengthen as Global Investors Turn to Region, Says HKEX

Singapore Business Impact Deepens as Iran War Drives Cost Pressures

South Korea Financial Groups Reshape Headquarters Strategy to Boost Efficiency

Hong Kong Safe Haven Appeal Rises as Global Investors Seek Stability

HNWI Asia Investments Remain Strong Despite Global Risk-Off Sentiment

JPMorgan Seeks Approval to Launch Active ETFs in China

VIDEO RECAP w/e

24th Apr 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

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

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

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

Family Offices in Asia Boost AI Investments Despite Valuation Concerns

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