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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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16 October 2026

When the Family Office Has More AI Than It Thinks

Someone has finally conquered the overflowing inbox with briefing arrives early and minutes read beautifully. Before celebrating, it might be worth asking how it all…

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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

39 minutes 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

FAMILY OFFICES

42 minutes ago

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

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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

18 hours 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

19 hours ago

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

FAMILY OFFICES

19 hours ago

New Liquidity Rules Could Expand Vietnamese Banks’ Lending Capacity

Vietnam bank liquidity rules will provide qualifying lenders with greater lending capacity under regulatory changes scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2026. Circular 50, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam, will increase the maximum loan-to-deposit ratio to 95% from 85% for banks that adopt revised liquidity requirements early. The new framework incorporates liquidity coverage and net stable funding ratios, with banks adopting these standards permitted to use the revised

REGULATION

19 hours ago

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

FAMILY OFFICES

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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

FAMILY OFFICES

2 days ago

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.

REGULATION

2 days ago

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

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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 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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5 days ago

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

FAMILY OFFICES

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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

FAMILY OFFICES

6 days ago

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

6 days ago

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

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16th Oct 2026

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

New Liquidity Rules Could Expand Vietnamese Banks’ Lending Capacity

Hedge Funds Attract Asian Family Offices Seeking Portfolio Protection

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

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 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

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