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Hong Kong Re-Domiciliation Scheme Attracts More Than 50 Companies

The Hong Kong re-domiciliation scheme has attracted more than 50 companies since its introduction in May 2025, with over 30 additional applications being processed, according to Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Speaking at the launch of new nominee and platform services for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's Integrated Fund Platform, Hui highlighted the city's efforts to strengthen its asset management infrastructure. The re-domiciliation mec

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1 November 2026

Everyone Knows AI Can Summarise a Meeting. What About Running the Office?

Moving from taking notes to tracking decisions, coordinating work and chasing unfinished tasks.

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30th Oct 2026

AI Private Credit Risks Rise as Infrastructure Borrowing Expands, Moody's Warns

AI private credit risks are increasing as technology companies expand borrowing to finance artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to Moody's Ratings. The credit rating agency warned that growing financing requirements were pushing private credit beyond traditional corporate lending into increasingly complex investment structures. Capital expenditure by the five largest US hyperscalers and CoreWeave is expected to approach USD1tr in 2027, supported by operating cash

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Taiwan High-Asset Wealth Management Reaches USD102bn as Client Numbers

Taiwan high-asset wealth management assets reached TWD3.24tr (USD102bn) at the end of September 2026, reflecting strong growth in the number of wealthy clients and their investment holdings. According to Financial Supervisory Commission data, assets under management increased by TWD129.4bn during September, while the number of clients rose by 1,730 to 32,326. Year-on-year growth reached 83.87% in client numbers and 70.63% in assets, according to local media reports. Deposits

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Asia Fintech Funding Reaches USD2.3bn Despite Slower Mega-Round Activity

Asia fintech funding reached USD2.3bn across 116 transactions during the second quarter of 2026, increasing from USD1.7bn in the previous quarter, according to CB Insights. However, the region continued to trail the United States and Europe in large-scale fintech investment rounds. Asian companies attracted USD1.5bn across five mega-rounds, representing approximately 22% of the USD6.9bn raised across four major regions. The United States led with USD2.9bn across 12 transactio

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JPMorgan China Active ETFs Expansion Follows USD300m Debut

JPMorgan China active ETFs are set for further expansion after the asset manager's first actively managed exchange-traded fund in mainland China reached its RMB2bn (USD300m) fundraising limit on its opening day. JPMorgan Asset Management China Chief Executive Desiree Wang said the company plans to introduce additional products following strong investor demand. The fund was among three of 18 actively managed ETFs approved on October 19 that reached their fundraising caps, with

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HKEX Integrated Fund Platform Expands Fund Distribution Services

The HKEX Integrated Fund Platform has expanded with the launch of new platform and nominee services designed to streamline fund distribution and improve operational efficiency across Hong Kong's asset management industry. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing said the services would help reduce market fragmentation by standardising procedures for client onboarding, order processing, settlement, payments, reconciliation and reporting. The latest additions build on the platform's Fu

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Morgan Stanley Family Office Framework Addresses Governance and Succession

A new Morgan Stanley family office framework aims to help ultra-high-net-worth families strengthen governance, investment management and operational resilience as wealth management requirements become increasingly complex. Morgan Stanley Family Office has published The Adaptive Family Office: A Framework for Alignment Amid Change, outlining approaches to coordinating family office activities and long-term objectives. The paper identifies six areas requiring alignment: mission

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Tokenised Money Adoption Reaches 88% Among Businesses Surveyed by DBS

Tokenised money adoption is accelerating among major businesses, with 88% of executives surveyed by DBS Group reporting that their companies were already using or piloting digital forms of money. The bank's report, The Great Rewiring: Money in a New Order, surveyed 422 business leaders across 11 markets. Stablecoins were the most widely adopted or planned instruments, cited by 63% of respondents, followed by tokenised deposits at 53% and tokenised money market funds at 52%. D

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Thailand Investment Applications Rise 28% to USD50.37bn in Nine Months

Thailand investment applications increased 28% year-on-year to THB1.7tr (approximately USD50.37bn) during the first nine months of 2026, according to the country's Board of Investment. The increase was driven primarily by investment proposals in electronics, digital technologies and food-related industries. The figures suggest continued investor interest in sectors supporting Thailand's industrial development and economic diversification. However, the reported amounts represe

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Hong Kong Tokenised Fund Trading Wins World's First Secondary Market Approval

Hong Kong tokenised fund trading has reached a new milestone after the Securities and Futures Commission approved secondary trading of tokenised public funds on a licensed virtual asset trading platform. The regulator described the approval as the world's first arrangement of its kind. Round-the-clock trading began on Monday for two money market funds managed by China Asset Management (Hong Kong). The products are the ChinaAMC HKD Digital Money Market Fund and ChinaAMC USD Di

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Citi China Securities Company Wins Approval for Wholly Owned Operations

The Citi China securities company has received regulatory approval to establish wholly owned operations in mainland China, strengthening the US banking group's access to the country's domestic capital markets. China's securities regulator approved the establishment of Citigroup Securities (China) Company Limited, which will be headquartered in Shanghai. The new company intends to provide equities brokerage, securities underwriting, investment research and principal trading se

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Raffles Family Office Digital Assets Strategy Targets Younger Asian Billionaires

The Raffles Family Office digital assets strategy is expanding as younger Asian billionaires increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and alternative investment opportunities. The Hong Kong-based multi-family office is strengthening its digital asset services while pursuing investment opportunities in emerging markets. Raffles Family Office established Revo, a digital asset-focused multi-family office, in 2022. In February 2026, Revo secured licences from Hong

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Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

Goldman Sachs Asian wealth management operations are expanding as the US investment bank accelerates adviser recruitment to serve growing numbers of wealthy individuals and families across the region. Global Co-Head of Wealth Management Nishi Somaiya said the bank was strengthening advisory teams in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. Goldman Sachs is targeting double-digit growth in its Asian wealth business through new client relationships and increased engagement with exis

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Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

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

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

Citi Singapore wealth management operations have appointed Jason Toh as head of wealth client origination, strengthening the bank's efforts to connect corporate banking relationships with private wealth services. Toh assumed the position at Citi Global Wealth Management in early September, focusing on high-net-worth individuals and families. He joined Citi four years ago and previously held responsibilities in Asia-Pacific strategy and execution. Before joining the US banking

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Hong Kong Premium Financing Regulation Tightens Amid Rising Insurance Risks

Hong Kong premium financing regulation is coming under closer scrutiny as the Insurance Authority reviews lending practices used to finance life insurance policies. The regulator warned that rising interest rates and currency fluctuations could expose policyholders to significant financial losses, particularly as premium financing becomes more widely used beyond wealthy clients. A joint inspection with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority identified shortcomings in affordability

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Taiwan Investment Trust Merger to Create USD15.38bn Asset Manager

A major Taiwan investment trust merger involving four state-owned financial groups is expected to create an asset management company overseeing approximately NTD500bn (USD15.38bn). First Financial Holding, Mega Financial Holding, Taiwan Cooperative Financial Holding and Hua Nan Financial Holdings have approved the consolidation of their investment trust subsidiaries. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028. Fir

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Oct 27

HKMA Investment Summit to Examine AI Risks and Financial Market Shifts

The HKMA investment summit will bring together senior global financial executives in Hong Kong from November 2 to 4 to examine artificial intelligence, changing market conditions and emerging investment risks. The fifth Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, themed Rethinking the Playbook, will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Participants will include HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery, Blackstone President Jon Gray, Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Ted Pi

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Oct 27

BLOOM Digital Money Initiative Expands Across Three ASEAN Central Banks

The BLOOM digital money initiative is expanding as the central banks of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand strengthen cooperation on cross-border financial transactions using digital money. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said Bank Negara Malaysia and the Bank of Thailand had joined the programme to develop common approaches for digital money acceptance, settlement and interoperability. The initiative covers tokenised bank deposits, regulated stablecoins and transactions ac

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Oct 27

China Bond Market Liquidity Facility Launched to Support Financial Institutions

A new China bond market liquidity facility has been established by the People's Bank of China to help non-bank financial institutions manage redemption pressures and maintain stability during periods of market stress. The Bond Market Non-Bank Financial Institution Swap Facility allows eligible bank wealth management subsidiaries, public fund managers and their parent companies to borrow central bank bills to obtain financing. Participating institutions can use the proceeds to

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Hong Kong Re-Domiciliation Scheme Attracts More Than 50 Companies

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30th Oct 2026

AI Private Credit Risks Rise as Infrastructure Borrowing Expands, Moody's Warns

Taiwan High-Asset Wealth Management Reaches USD102bn as Client Numbers

Asia Fintech Funding Reaches USD2.3bn Despite Slower Mega-Round Activity

JPMorgan China Active ETFs Expansion Follows USD300m Debut

HKEX Integrated Fund Platform Expands Fund Distribution Services

Morgan Stanley Family Office Framework Addresses Governance and Succession

Tokenised Money Adoption Reaches 88% Among Businesses Surveyed by DBS

Thailand Investment Applications Rise 28% to USD50.37bn in Nine Months

Hong Kong Tokenised Fund Trading Wins World's First Secondary Market Approval

Citi China Securities Company Wins Approval for Wholly Owned Operations

Raffles Family Office Digital Assets Strategy Targets Younger Asian Billionaires

Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

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

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

Hong Kong Premium Financing Regulation Tightens Amid Rising Insurance Risks

Taiwan Investment Trust Merger to Create USD15.38bn Asset Manager

HKMA Investment Summit to Examine AI Risks and Financial Market Shifts

BLOOM Digital Money Initiative Expands Across Three ASEAN Central Banks

China Bond Market Liquidity Facility Launched to Support Financial Institutions

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