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Family Office Allocations to Asia-Pacific Private Credit Rise Towards 30%

Family office private credit allocation is increasing across Asia-Pacific, with family offices accounting for nearly 30% of regional private-credit assets under management, compared with approximately 23%-24% three years ago. Sanket Sinha, CEO of global asset management at Lighthouse Canton, said the increase reflects growing interest among Asian wealthy families in private-market opportunities and international investment growth. Despite accounting for nearly 35% of global g

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4 October 2026

When a Trust Becomes Homebound

China’s new rules for offshore trusts show how quickly a structure created abroad can become answerable at home. The immediate issue is tax, but the…

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09th Oct 2026

Hana Securities Targets 10 Wealthy Families with Succession and Wealth Services

Hana Securities family wealth services are expanding through a programme targeting 10 ultra-high-net-worth South Korean families with tailored investment, succession, and wealth management support. The brokerage said selected families would receive services covering investment portfolios, business succession, global asset allocation, and real estate investment advice. The programme will also provide tax and legal consulting, drawing on expertise across Hana Financial Group to

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SFC to Gain Broader Powers Over Hong Kong IPOs and Listed Companies

Hong Kong SFC powers over initial public offerings and listed companies are set to expand under proposed regulatory changes expected to take effect during the first quarter of 2027. The Securities and Futures Commission will be able to impose conditions on IPO applicants and listed issuers, including requirements that continue after listing. The measures would provide regulators with alternatives to immediate trading suspensions when addressing corporate misconduct or emergin

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Treasury AI Adoption Faces Integration and Skills Challenges in Singapore

Singapore treasury AI adoption is gaining momentum as finance teams increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence into daily operations, although system integration difficulties and skills shortages remain significant obstacles, according to HSBC. The bank’s Redefining Treasury in Asia Pacific 2026 report found that 74% of Singapore respondents expect AI to be extremely or very useful within three years, down from 84% in the previous survey. However, 70% identified system

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Family Office Services Expand Nationwide as Taiwan Approves 11 Banks

Taiwan family office services are expanding beyond Kaohsiung after the Financial Supervisory Commission authorised 11 banks to offer their services nationwide, supporting the island’s ambitions to become a major Asian asset management centre. The regulator announced on October 8 that 11 of the 17 domestic and foreign banks operating in Kaohsiung’s wealth management zone had satisfied requirements covering internal controls, risk management, customer complaints, and employee t

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Asian Family Offices Shift Towards Private Credit and Secondary Investments

Asian family office private credit allocations are attracting growing interest as wealthy families seek capital preservation, downside protection, and greater flexibility in private-market portfolios. Tony Edwards, deputy CEO of Hong Kong-listed Sun Hung Kai & Co., said the firm was reallocating capital from private equity towards credit opportunities to improve portfolio stability. Family offices are also targeting artificial intelligence infrastructure through private credi

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AI Disruption Raises Retirement Planning Uncertainty Among Hong Kong Workers

Hong Kong retirement planning is becoming more uncertain as workers consider the potential impact of artificial intelligence on employment, income, and their ability to achieve financial independence, according to T. Rowe Price. A survey of 1,004 working residents aged 30 and above found that 55% believed AI had made retirement less predictable compared with the previous generation. Almost half, or 49%, expressed concern about disruption to employment or business income, whil

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HKEX Plans Longer Trading Hours and Tokenisation to Expand Multi-Asset Ecosystem

The HKEX multi-asset ecosystem is set for expansion through longer trading hours, international partnerships, yuan-denominated commodity products, and tokenisation, according to Chief Executive Bonnie Chan Yi-ting. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is discussing extending trading sessions across its derivatives and cash markets to improve market accessibility. The exchange operator also intends to strengthen international partnerships, particularly in the Middle East, Southeas

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Advisory Board Summit Explores AI, Governance, and Family Office Succession

Family office governance and business succession are among the expanding priorities of the Advisory Board Centre as organisations navigate artificial intelligence, geopolitical uncertainty, and changing global markets. The organisation held its Megatrends Summit 2026 in Melbourne on October 9, bringing together advisers to examine how technological disruption and economic uncertainty are reshaping business strategy and governance. Discussions focused on the role of advisory b

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AI Investment Boom Could Lift Asian Economic Growth, Says IMF

IMF Asia AI growth projections suggest that accelerating investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure could provide a significant boost to economic activity across the region. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the AI investment boom is helping sustain global economic growth at approximately 3%, with Asian economies benefiting particularly from demand for technology hardware. According to Georgieva, AI investment could increase eco

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Global Finance Leaders to Gather at HKMA Investment Summit in November

The HKMA investment summit is expected to attract senior executives from leading international financial institutions when Hong Kong hosts its fifth Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit from November 2 to 4. Executives from HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Citadel Securities are expected to participate, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the preparations. Representatives from Standard Chartered, Franklin Templeton, State Street, and Bain Capit

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FinTech Week to Highlight AI, Finance, and Global Expansion in Hong Kong

Hong Kong FinTech Week will join forces with StartmeupHK for a major international event from November 2 to 6, bringing together financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore emerging innovations and cross-border opportunities. Organisers expect more than 45,000 participants, 1,000 speakers, and 800 sponsors, exhibitors, and startups. Delegations from more than 30 mainland Chinese and international markets are expected, with representat

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Offshore Trust Rules Cloud Singapore’s Appeal to Wealthy Families

Tighter offshore trust rules in China are creating uncertainty over Singapore’s appeal to wealthy Chinese families, as Beijing increases scrutiny of offshore trusts and overseas investments following the city-state’s own anti-money-laundering crackdown. Wealth advisers said enquiries from Chinese clients seeking to establish trusts and family offices had slowed, with some plans paused while investors assessed the tax changes. Singapore had more than 2,000 single-family office

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SEI Singapore Asset Management Hub Opens to Support Asia-Pacific Expansion

Oct 5

Carlyle Family Office Business Expands Across Europe and Asia

Oct 1

HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

Sep 25

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

Sep 23

BNP Paribas Asia Transaction Banking Role Expands Under Beaufort

Sep 22

Citi Appoints Sophia Wang to Lead China Institutional Sales

Sep 16

HSBC Private Bank Hires Citi Veterans to Bolster Family Office Business

Sep 14

Amundi Strengthens Asia Investment Hub with Five Senior Appointments

Sep 14

Raffles Family Office Taps Ex-Rwanda Official to Lead Africa-Asia Push

Sep 11

Raffles Family Office Names Ken Peng as First CIO

Sep 1

Family Offices in Asia Diversify into Private Markets, EQT Says

Family offices in Asia are expanding beyond property, listed equities and direct business holdings into private equity, infrastructure and alternative investments, as younger generations seek greater diversification and flexibility, EQT executive Sueann Yeo said. Secondaries have become a core portfolio tool, providing diversified private market exposure and distinct cash-flow profiles, while evergreen structures are attracting interest for their greater liquidity flexibility

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SFC Retail Fund Rules Ease Constraints, Strengthen Investor Safeguards

Changes to Hong Kong’s retail fund rules will give managers greater flexibility while strengthening investor safeguards, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said. Enhancements to the Code on Unit Trusts and Mutual Funds are due in November to improve the competitiveness of the city’s retail fund market. They include a Value-at-Risk approach to managing derivative exposure, enabling broader investment strategies and product offerings. The SFC will also streamline requi

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Stock Market Overhaul in Vietnam Targets Unified Listings

A planned stock market overhaul in Vietnam will transfer all stocks listed on the Hanoi Stock Exchange to the Hochiminh Stock Exchange by the end of 2026, the State Securities Commission (SSC) said. SSC vice chairman Hoang Van Thu said technical testing between the exchanges and the Vietnam Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation was progressing as planned. The transfer date will depend on impact assessments and test results. The regulator is also studying a classifica

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Dalio Urges Family Office AI Adoption to Stay Competitive

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and chairman of the Dalio Family Office, highlighted the importance of family office AI adoption, urging investors and advisers to embrace artificial intelligence to remain competitive as it reshapes investment decision-making. Speaking at the WMI Global-Asia Family Office Summit, Dalio said AI could support research, the definition of decision criteria, back-testing, portfolio construction and execution. Investors should challenge

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Family Offices in Malaysia Emerge as Private Capital Frontier

Family offices in Malaysia are emerging as a potential growth area as wealthy individuals and business owners seek more sophisticated structures to manage and deploy capital, contributing to Southeast Asia’s expanding private markets, according to industry executives. These offices are increasingly looking beyond traditional assets towards private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and direct investments, mirroring developments in Singapore and Hong Kong. Supportive gove

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MAS AI Risk Guidelines Set New Standards for Singapore Finance

New MAS AI risk guidelines set supervisory expectations for Singapore’s financial institutions, with implementation beginning in October 2027. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said the guidelines cover all financial institutions and AI technologies through a principles-based, risk-proportionate approach. They address four areas: board and senior management oversight, management of AI risks throughout the technology life cycle, risks associated with third-party AI ser

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Family Office Allocations to Asia-Pacific Private Credit Rise Towards 30%

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Hana Securities Targets 10 Wealthy Families with Succession and Wealth Services

SFC to Gain Broader Powers Over Hong Kong IPOs and Listed Companies

Treasury AI Adoption Faces Integration and Skills Challenges in Singapore

Family Office Services Expand Nationwide as Taiwan Approves 11 Banks

Asian Family Offices Shift Towards Private Credit and Secondary Investments

AI Disruption Raises Retirement Planning Uncertainty Among Hong Kong Workers

HKEX Plans Longer Trading Hours and Tokenisation to Expand Multi-Asset Ecosystem

Advisory Board Summit Explores AI, Governance, and Family Office Succession

AI Investment Boom Could Lift Asian Economic Growth, Says IMF

Global Finance Leaders to Gather at HKMA Investment Summit in November

FinTech Week to Highlight AI, Finance, and Global Expansion in Hong Kong

Offshore Trust Rules Cloud Singapore’s Appeal to Wealthy Families

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

SEI Singapore Asset Management Hub Opens to Support Asia-Pacific Expansion

Carlyle Family Office Business Expands Across Europe and Asia

HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

BNP Paribas Asia Transaction Banking Role Expands Under Beaufort

Citi Appoints Sophia Wang to Lead China Institutional Sales

HSBC Private Bank Hires Citi Veterans to Bolster Family Office Business

Amundi Strengthens Asia Investment Hub with Five Senior Appointments

Raffles Family Office Taps Ex-Rwanda Official to Lead Africa-Asia Push

Raffles Family Office Names Ken Peng as First CIO

Family Offices in Asia Diversify into Private Markets, EQT Says

SFC Retail Fund Rules Ease Constraints, Strengthen Investor Safeguards

Stock Market Overhaul in Vietnam Targets Unified Listings

Dalio Urges Family Office AI Adoption to Stay Competitive

Family Offices in Malaysia Emerge as Private Capital Frontier

MAS AI Risk Guidelines Set New Standards for Singapore Finance

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