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Hedge Funds Attract Asian Family Offices Seeking Portfolio Protection

Asian family office hedge funds allocations are attracting growing interest as wealthy families and institutional investors seek protection against volatility in equity and debt markets. Global hedge fund assets increased by a record USD409bn during the second quarter of 2026 to USD5.6tr, according to Hedge Fund Research figures cited by Reuters. Swiss private bank UBP said hedge-fund-only mandates among its Asia-based discretionary portfolio clients had more than tripled sin

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16 October 2026

When the Family Office Has More AI Than It Thinks

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Samsung Securities Family Office Surpasses 200 Families and USD40bn in Assets

The Samsung Securities family office business has surpassed 200 client families and KRW55tr (USD40bn) in client assets as demand grows among South Korean entrepreneurs and business owners seeking professional wealth management. The brokerage said the number of clients who have sold their businesses has nearly tripled over the past three years. Its family office services target individuals with at least KRW100bn in financial assets, offering investment management, tax advice a

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IPO Scrutiny Intensifies as Hong Kong Suspends 65 Listing Applications

Hong Kong IPO suspensions and enforcement actions are increasing as the Securities and Futures Commission strengthens scrutiny of listing sponsors and suspected corporate misconduct. The regulator said it had frozen HKD4.6bn (USD590m) in assets linked to three suspected IPO fraud schemes and taken action against two alleged syndicates. The cases involved listed companies allegedly diverting IPO proceeds through purported financial product investments. The SFC restricted HKD4.

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Blockchain Platform Connects Hong Kong and Chongqing Financial Data

A new Hong Kong Chongqing blockchain platform has been launched to support cross-border financial services by validating information without transferring or storing original documents. The Chongqing-Hong Kong Cross-boundary Data Validation Platform aims to reduce compliance and privacy risks associated with sharing financial information between the two markets, according to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. The platform is operated by Chongqing Credit and WeBank Technology Se

REGULATION

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Family Offices in Singapore Seek Greater Independence from Private Banks

Singapore family office independence is becoming a growing priority as wealthy families increasingly source investments directly and engage independent advisers rather than relying exclusively on private banks. Speaking at the inaugural AI & Family Office Summit organised by the Private Family Society, co-founder Anupum Khaitan argued that family offices can become overly dependent on relationship managers whose business models encourage transaction activity. The trend reflec

FAMILY OFFICES

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Family Office Scheme Attracts USD5.1bn as Malaysia Plans Expansion

The Malaysia family office scheme has attracted indicative assets under management of MYR20.8bn (USD5.1bn), strengthening the country’s ambitions to become a regional wealth management centre. The Securities Commission Malaysia said the government plans to introduce a multi-family office model under Budget 2027, expanding the existing Single Family Office Incentive Scheme. The proposed framework is intended to attract international wealthy families and asset owners while broa

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Wealth Management Competitiveness Remains Singapore Priority, Says Gan

Singapore wealth management hub competitiveness will depend on maintaining trusted regulations and improving efficiency as the city-state faces increasing competition from other international financial centres. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore must continue strengthening its regulatory framework while ensuring that financial services remain attractive to wealthy investors. “You can trust Singapore to manage your wealth,” Gan told Bloomberg Television on Octob

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Double Taxation Agreements Expand Hong Kong’s Network to 60 Jurisdictions

Hong Kong double taxation agreements are being extended to six additional jurisdictions, strengthening the city’s international tax treaty network and providing greater certainty for cross-border investors. The government is advancing comprehensive double taxation agreements with Barbados, Jordan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Maldives, Norway and Rwanda, bringing its treaty network to 60 jurisdictions. Orders approved by the Chief Executive in Council on October 6 are scheduled f

REGULATION

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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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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

FAMILY OFFICES

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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

REGULATION

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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

ECONOMY

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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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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

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

FAMILY OFFICES

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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

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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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

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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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

ECONOMY

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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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Hedge Funds Attract Asian Family Offices Seeking Portfolio Protection

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Samsung Securities Family Office Surpasses 200 Families and USD40bn in Assets

IPO Scrutiny Intensifies as Hong Kong Suspends 65 Listing Applications

Blockchain Platform Connects Hong Kong and Chongqing Financial Data

Family Offices in Singapore Seek Greater Independence from Private Banks

Family Office Scheme Attracts USD5.1bn as Malaysia Plans Expansion

Wealth Management Competitiveness Remains Singapore Priority, Says Gan

Double Taxation Agreements Expand Hong Kong’s Network to 60 Jurisdictions

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

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

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

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

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