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Nadathur Family Office Investment Leads USD3m Genie Health Funding

A Nadathur Family Office investment has led a USD3m seed funding round for Singapore-based healthcare technology startup Genie Health, supporting the company's expansion of artificial intelligence-powered healthcare services. Other participants included Liminal, a Founders' Studio backed by Temasek, and two healthcare investors. Anand Nadathur, principal of Nadathur Family Office, will join Genie Health's board following the investment. The company plans to use the funding to

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24 October 2026

Buying the Future, Running on Yesterday

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23rd Oct 2026

Hong Kong Mainland Financial Integration to Deepen Following APEC Meeting

Hong Kong mainland financial integration will remain a priority as the city strengthens economic cooperation with China and expands its role connecting mainland and international capital markets. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu met China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an following the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong. Lee thanked Lan for leading the mainland delegation and said Beijing's continued support demonstrated recognition of H

ECONOMY

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Taiwan Economic Growth Forecast Reaches 11.6% on AI Demand

The Taiwan economic growth forecast for 2026 stands at 11.6%, supported by strong artificial intelligence demand, resilient exports and investment, according to DBS Bank. The Singapore-based lender maintained its projection despite concerns about higher energy costs, while forecasting that economic growth would moderate to 5.6% in 2027. DBS senior economist Ma Tieying said technology products and electronic components accounted for nearly 80% of Taiwan's exports during the fi

ECONOMY

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Singapore M&A Deal Activity Surges 98% to USD104.3bn in Nine Months

Singapore M&A deal activity increased 98.2% year-on-year to USD104.3bn during the first nine months of 2026, reaching its highest value for the period since 2021, according to LSEG Data & Analytics. Morgan Stanley led investment banking rankings with USD14.9bn in transaction value, followed by Citi at USD9.5bn and JPMorgan at USD9.4bn. However, third-quarter deal value declined 9.9% from the previous quarter to USD24.1bn. Transaction numbers also fell 32.4% year-on-year to 18

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Bahamas Family Office Incentives Target Wealthy Asian Families

Bahamas family office incentives are being developed to attract wealthy Asian families through tailored investment agreements covering immigration, taxation, business licensing and exchange controls. Economic Affairs Minister Jerome Fitzgerald said qualifying international family offices would be treated as strategic foreign direct investments, allowing them to negotiate bespoke arrangements similar to those offered for major development projects. The government also plans to

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4 days ago

APEC Financial Policy Coordination Strengthens Focus on Regional Stability

APEC financial policy coordination will be strengthened as finance ministers seek to address external economic risks, improve financial resilience and support sustainable growth across the Asia-Pacific region. China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said participating economies had agreed to deepen macroeconomic cooperation and strengthen financial systems to safeguard regional stability. Ministers discussed the potential for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to im

ECONOMY

4 days ago

China Actively Managed ETFs Expand as Regulator Approves 18 Funds

China actively managed ETFs are set to expand following regulatory approval of 18 new exchange-traded funds, potentially directing tens of billions of yuan into domestic equities. The China Securities Regulatory Commission approved the products as authorities seek to strengthen investor confidence and support stock market stability. Each fund could raise approximately RMB2bn (USD300m), according to domestic media reports, with sales expected to begin on Friday. CSRC Chairman

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Southeast Asia Digital Economy Set to Reach USD368bn in 2026

The Southeast Asia digital economy is projected to expand 17% to USD368bn in gross merchandise value during 2026, supported by e-commerce growth and increasing artificial intelligence adoption. According to the e-Conomy SEA 2026 report by Bain, Google and Temasek, regional digital economic activity could reach USD1.1tr by 2035. E-commerce is expected to account for USD226bn in gross merchandise value this year, potentially increasing to USD820bn by 2035. Artificial intelligen

ECONOMY

4 days ago

Interest Rates Top Economic Risks for Singapore Family Offices, Deutsche Bank Finds

Singapore family office risks are increasingly centred on interest rates and bond yields, according to a Deutsche Bank poll of wealthy individuals and family offices. The survey, conducted during the Emerging Markets Family Office Forum 2026, found that 37% of respondents considered interest rates and bond yields the greatest threats to economic growth. Inflation ranked second at 23%, followed by artificial intelligence at 17%. Concern about AI has increased substantially fro

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5 days ago

Late Payments Affect 93% of Hong Kong Businesses Despite Economic Recovery

Hong Kong late payments remain widespread despite improving economic conditions, with 93% of businesses reporting delayed payments during the past year, according to credit insurer Coface. Its APAC Payment Survey 2026 found that half of Hong Kong respondents expect payment conditions to deteriorate over the next 12 months. Companies reported an average period of 144 days between delivering goods and collecting payment, while overdue periods in the energy, transportation and m

ECONOMY

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Single-Family Offices Favoured as Asian Business Owners Plan Wealth Transfers

Asian single-family offices are emerging as a preferred structure for managing wealth following business sales, although succession planning remains a major challenge for wealthy families, according to Julius Baer. The bank’s Family Barometer survey, covering more than 700 wealth advisers worldwide, found that only 3.5% of professionals advising Asian families considered their clients fully prepared to sell or transfer their businesses. Differences in business valuation expec

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Startup Debt Funding Surges as Southeast Asian Firms Seek Capital Efficiency

Southeast Asia startup debt funding nearly doubled to USD6.1bn in 2025 as companies increasingly sought alternatives to equity financing amid challenging fundraising and exit conditions. According to data platform Tracxn, debt funding increased from USD487.8m in 2023 to USD3.1bn in 2024 before rising further in 2025. Equity funding moved in the opposite direction, declining from USD8.4bn in 2023 to USD7.9bn in 2024 and USD6.2bn in 2025. Tracxn co-founder and chief executive N

PRIVATE EQUITY

5 days ago

Greater Bay Area Financial Integration Deepens Under China’s Technology Plan

Greater Bay Area financial integration is set to deepen under new Chinese government guidelines designed to expand financial support for technological innovation and strengthen cross-border cooperation. China’s central bank and other government agencies have outlined measures covering Beijing, Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. The plan calls for closer policy coordination, information sharing and mutual recognition of regulatory standards, alongside

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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

AIIB Plans Hong Kong Office to Strengthen Infrastructure Financing Links

The proposed AIIB Hong Kong office could strengthen the city’s role in regional infrastructure financing and connect international investors with development opportunities across Asia. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the government would support the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s plans to establish an office handling financing and operational functions. Lee made the remarks during a meeting with AIIB President Zou Jiayi ahead of the 2026 Asia-Pacific E

ASSET MANAGEMENT

6 days ago

Family Offices Back Antares Ventures as Deeptech Fund Raises Over USD50m

Antares Ventures family office backing has helped the Singapore-based investment firm raise more than USD50m at the second close of its first institutional deeptech fund. Antares Ventures I is targeting USD100m, with investors including family offices and strategic investors from Southeast Asia, Japan and South Korea. The fund has invested approximately USD27m across nine companies developing technologies in energy storage, electricity grids, industrial systems, water treatme

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Principal Asset Management Sees Growth in Asia-Pacific Commercial Real Estate

Asia-Pacific commercial real estate offers opportunities for investors seeking stronger income growth and portfolio diversification, according to Principal Asset Management. The US-based investment manager plans to increase its activity in regional commercial property markets, where investors remain relatively underweight in office assets. Richard Hill, senior managing director and head of global real estate research and strategy, said higher interest rates were encouraging i

ASSET MANAGEMENT

6 days ago

Next-Generation Leadership Becomes Priority for Asian Family Office Succession

Asian family office succession planning needs to provide younger generations with greater independence while preserving the values and principles underpinning family wealth, according to speakers at the BDO Global Private Client Symposium in Singapore. The discussions come as Asia prepares for an estimated USD12tr intergenerational wealth transfer over the next 15 years. Russell Wee, a second-generation member of the Jean Yip Group family, said family offices should maintain

FAMILY OFFICES

6 days ago

Growth Companies Increase Share of Hong Kong Listings to 30%

Hong Kong growth company listings are increasing as regulatory reforms and improvements to market infrastructure attract younger businesses, particularly in biotechnology and artificial intelligence. Securities and Futures Commission Chief Executive Julia Leung Fung-yee said growth companies now account for 30% of Hong Kong-listed firms, compared with 10% in 2023. Speaking at a seminar hosted by Japan’s Financial Services Agency in Tokyo, Leung said listing reforms had encour

REGULATION

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Wealthy Donor Potential Places Hong Kong Third Globally for Philanthropy

Hong Kong philanthropy hub credentials have been strengthened after the city ranked third globally for its potential to attract charitable giving from wealthy individuals, according to research by wealth intelligence firm Altrata. Hong Kong placed behind New York and Seoul in Altrata’s inaugural Giving Opportunity Index, which assessed 100 cities worldwide. The index evaluates cities based on concentrations of wealth, donor affinity and the strength of philanthropic infrastru

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23rd Oct 2026

Hong Kong Mainland Financial Integration to Deepen Following APEC Meeting

Taiwan Economic Growth Forecast Reaches 11.6% on AI Demand

Singapore M&A Deal Activity Surges 98% to USD104.3bn in Nine Months

Bahamas Family Office Incentives Target Wealthy Asian Families

APEC Financial Policy Coordination Strengthens Focus on Regional Stability

China Actively Managed ETFs Expand as Regulator Approves 18 Funds

Southeast Asia Digital Economy Set to Reach USD368bn in 2026

Interest Rates Top Economic Risks for Singapore Family Offices, Deutsche Bank Finds

Late Payments Affect 93% of Hong Kong Businesses Despite Economic Recovery

Single-Family Offices Favoured as Asian Business Owners Plan Wealth Transfers

Startup Debt Funding Surges as Southeast Asian Firms Seek Capital Efficiency

Greater Bay Area Financial Integration Deepens Under China’s Technology Plan

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

AIIB Plans Hong Kong Office to Strengthen Infrastructure Financing Links

Family Offices Back Antares Ventures as Deeptech Fund Raises Over USD50m

Principal Asset Management Sees Growth in Asia-Pacific Commercial Real Estate

Next-Generation Leadership Becomes Priority for Asian Family Office Succession

Growth Companies Increase Share of Hong Kong Listings to 30%

Wealthy Donor Potential Places Hong Kong Third Globally for Philanthropy

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