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Singapore Family Office Tax Exemptions Could Expand to Digital Tokens and Insurance

Singapore family office tax exemptions could be expanded to include digital payment tokens and insurance policies as authorities consider giving single family offices greater flexibility in managing investment portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the Monetary Authority of Singapore will update the designated investment list covered by the family-office tax exemption framework, although no implementation timetable or detailed changes have yet been announced. Spe

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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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02nd Oct 2026

Asia-Pacific Family Office Returns Outpace Global Peers, Citi Survey Finds

Asia-Pacific family office returns are outperforming global peers, with more than a quarter reporting portfolio gains above 15% through mid-2026, according to Citi Wealth’s annual survey. The research covered 351 family offices across 41 countries and found around 22% of Asia-Pacific respondents targeted annual returns above 15%, nearly twice the global proportion. Direct investing is particularly prominent in the region, with 79% of respondents participating in direct invest

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Chubb Wealth Investment Outlook Favours Bonds, AI and Infrastructure Over Cash

The Chubb Wealth investment outlook is encouraging investors to reduce reliance on cash and diversify towards bonds, artificial intelligence-related assets and alternatives as uneven global economic conditions create differing opportunities across markets. In its fourth-quarter 2026 outlook, the Hong Kong-based wealth manager said elevated starting yields make fixed income attractive for income generation. It favours high-yield debt, Asian bonds and US dollar-denominated emer

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South Korea Bank Data Breaches Put Financial Sector Cybersecurity on Alert

South Korea bank data breaches have prompted President Lee Jae Myung to order a comprehensive investigation following hacking attacks that exposed customer information at major financial institutions. Shinhan Bank said personal information belonging to around 25,000 customers was leaked, including names, telephone numbers and annual income. Hana Bank reported a separate breach affecting 89 customers, while Woori Bank and NH Nonghyup Bank experienced hacking attempts but preve

REGULATION

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Asian Family Office Succession Gap Emerges as Wealth Transfers Approach

Asian family office succession planning is failing to keep pace with anticipated intergenerational wealth transfers, according to research from the Wealth Management Institute. Its study of 146 family offices found that 71% plan to transfer wealth to future generations, but only 49% believe their successors are prepared to engage effectively with the family office. Cross-generational involvement appears to make a substantial difference. Family offices where different generati

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Hong Kong Corporate Tax Incentive Offers Rates as Low as 5%

A proposed Hong Kong corporate tax incentive would give qualifying companies preferential rates of 5% or 8.25% for up to five years as the government seeks to attract high-value businesses. Financial Secretary Christopher Hui said the regime would target advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology, headquarters operations, logistics and supply-chain management, and finance. The preferential rates would represent a substantial reduction from Hong Kong’s standard 16.5% co

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Singapore Investment Banking Fees Reach Five-Year High as M&A Surges

Singapore investment banking fees increased 9% to USD693.8m during the first nine months of 2026, reaching their highest level for the period since 2021 as stronger mergers and acquisitions activity boosted advisory revenues. Singapore generated 69.3% of Southeast Asia’s investment banking fee pool, according to LSEG Deals Intelligence. M&A advisory fees increased 23.7% to USD256m, while equity capital markets underwriting revenue rose 11.5% to USD159.8m. Syndicated lending f

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APAC Banks Risk Losing Customers as Demand for Digital Services Grows

APAC banks digital services are becoming increasingly important to customer retention as consumers demand more personalised financial advice and AI-enabled banking capabilities, according to research by Temenos and Celent. The study found 72% of Asia-Pacific consumers were only moderately satisfied or less satisfied with their primary financial institution. Better online and mobile banking would persuade 43% of APAC consumers to switch institutions, while 58% want more financ

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Singapore Next-Generation Wealth Hub Ranked First in Asia-Pacific

Singapore next-generation wealth hub credentials have been strengthened after the city-state ranked first in Asia-Pacific and sixth globally in Savills’ Next Generation Wealth Hubs Index. The index assesses more than 100 wealth centres across business, governance and connectivity, wealth management and taxation, wealth clusters and lifestyle. Singapore led six Asia-Pacific cities that placed among the global top 30. Savills said investment patterns among wealthy people under

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Hong Kong Fundraising Hits Record USD47.5bn as AI Boom Drives Share Sales

Hong Kong fundraising reached a record USD47.5bn during the third quarter as the artificial intelligence boom encouraged Chinese companies to raise larger amounts and return more frequently to equity markets, Bloomberg data showed. Share sales pushed Hong Kong’s 2026 total above USD92bn, bringing the market within reach of the USD112.5bn annual record established in 2021. Alibaba’s USD10.2bn follow-on offering was the quarter’s largest transaction, while optical-networking eq

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Singapore Private Bank Account Opening Accelerates as Onboarding Improves

Singapore private bank account opening times are shortening, with nearly half of new accounts opened between June and August completed within one month, according to the Association of Banks in Singapore. The improvement comes as the Private Banking Industry Group targets a median account-opening time of one month by the end of 2026. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the industry group established a working group in 2025 to tackle onboarding delays, which can extend fro

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Malaysia SME Borrowing Shifts to Short-Term Loans as Cash Buffers Shrink

Malaysia SME borrowing is increasingly shifting towards short-term loans as smaller companies face shrinking cash buffers, higher operating expenses and greater working-capital requirements, according to Bank Negara Malaysia data. Short-term facilities accounted for a growing proportion of new SME borrowing as companies sought financing to bridge cash-flow gaps rather than fund longer-term expansion. The trend provides an important indicator of financial pressures within Mala

ECONOMY

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

SEI Singapore asset management operations have launched as the US asset management technology company seeks to expand its services and investment products across Asia-Pacific. The new Singapore office will initially provide asset servicing, professional services and distribution of SEI’s UCITS funds. The company expects to add locally relevant products and broaden its enterprise asset management, technology, operations and professional services as regional demand develops. SE

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

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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

Singapore Seniors Digital Payments Rise Sharply as Mobile Adoption Grows

Singapore seniors digital payments are increasing rapidly as older customers become more comfortable using mobile banking for online shopping and overseas travel, according to OCBC. Digital payment transactions made through OCBC’s mobile app by customers aged 60 and above increased nearly 60% in the year to June 30, 2026. The number of senior customers using the app for digital payments rose almost 30%. PayNow transactions by seniors on e-commerce and livestream shopping plat

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Hong Kong and Malaysia Dual Listings Simplified Under New IPO Framework

Hong Kong and Malaysia dual listings will become simpler under a new regulatory framework designed to reduce duplication and compliance costs for companies seeking simultaneous access to both equity markets. The Securities and Futures Commission, Securities Commission Malaysia and Hong Kong’s stock exchange have introduced streamlined procedures covering companies pursuing a primary listing on either Hong Kong’s Main Board or Bursa Malaysia’s MAIN Market alongside a simultane

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Samsung AI Agents Expected to Reshape Work and Corporate Culture

Samsung AI agents could fundamentally change workplace practices and corporate culture as artificial intelligence moves from conversational tools towards systems capable of independently performing tasks and making decisions, according to Samsung Electronics co-CEO Jun Young-hyun. Speaking as Samsung hosted its annual AI Forum in Seoul, Jun said the impact of AI agents would extend beyond technological innovation to reshape how companies operate and employees work. The event

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North American Family Offices Raise Investment Expectations as Wealth Transfer Accelerates

North American family offices are raising investment expectations following strong 2025 performance while simultaneously preparing for generational wealth transfers, new wealth creation and rapid technology adoption, according to RBC and Campden Wealth. Their 2026 report, based on 155 family offices, found 84% expect direct private equity to match or outperform its 2025 performance. Artificial intelligence is another major focus, with 85% identifying AI as a leading investmen

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Hong Kong AI Financial Planning Gains Acceptance Among Bank Customers

Hong Kong AI financial planning is becoming increasingly accepted by banking customers, although users continue to demand human oversight and strong protection of personal information, according to the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. An HKIB survey of 400 people found more than 60% use AI daily or weekly, while half have already used artificial intelligence tools for financial planning. However, customers continue to place importance on human involvement. About 48% said acces

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Citi Taiwan Investment Banking Leads Market After Raising Over USD12bn

Citi Taiwan investment banking ranked first in market revenue year-to-date as the US bank expanded its role in cross-border financing and mergers and acquisitions involving Taiwanese companies, according to Dealogic data. Citi said it has raised more than USD12bn for Taiwanese clients this year, including financing through convertible bonds and global depositary receipts, with technology companies accounting for a significant proportion of activity. Since 2020, the bank has r

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Singapore Family Office Tax Exemptions Could Expand to Digital Tokens and Insurance

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Asia-Pacific Family Office Returns Outpace Global Peers, Citi Survey Finds

Chubb Wealth Investment Outlook Favours Bonds, AI and Infrastructure Over Cash

South Korea Bank Data Breaches Put Financial Sector Cybersecurity on Alert

Asian Family Office Succession Gap Emerges as Wealth Transfers Approach

Hong Kong Corporate Tax Incentive Offers Rates as Low as 5%

Singapore Investment Banking Fees Reach Five-Year High as M&A Surges

APAC Banks Risk Losing Customers as Demand for Digital Services Grows

Singapore Next-Generation Wealth Hub Ranked First in Asia-Pacific

Hong Kong Fundraising Hits Record USD47.5bn as AI Boom Drives Share Sales

Singapore Private Bank Account Opening Accelerates as Onboarding Improves

Malaysia SME Borrowing Shifts to Short-Term Loans as Cash Buffers Shrink

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

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

Singapore Seniors Digital Payments Rise Sharply as Mobile Adoption Grows

Hong Kong and Malaysia Dual Listings Simplified Under New IPO Framework

Samsung AI Agents Expected to Reshape Work and Corporate Culture

North American Family Offices Raise Investment Expectations as Wealth Transfer Accelerates

Hong Kong AI Financial Planning Gains Acceptance Among Bank Customers

Citi Taiwan Investment Banking Leads Market After Raising Over USD12bn

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