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UBS Thailand Wealth Management Office Planned for 2027 Expansion

UBS Thailand wealth management operations are set to expand with a planned local office and private bankers based in the country in 2027. The Swiss bank is also seeking to recruit 100 client advisers across Asia-Pacific in 2026 and reported 954 advisers in the region. In August, UBS Wealth Management Singapore said it was sharpening its focus on clients with at least USD2m in investible assets. UBS Global Wealth Management reported USD4.7tr in assets under management and 9,35

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8 November 2026

Where AI Fits in the Monthly Report

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Overseas Issuers Turn to Hong Kong for Listings and Bond Financing

Hong Kong overseas issuers are increasingly coming from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Central Asia as businesses diversify funding amid geopolitical uncertainty, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said. Addressing the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Regional Regulatory Forum 2026, Chan said shifting trade patterns, technological advances and the green transition were creating opportunities alongside higher demands for corporate accountability. He urged accou

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South Korea Crypto Regulation Faces Calls for Clarity Ahead of 2029 Tax

South Korea crypto regulation needs greater clarity to support domestic digital asset businesses and prepare investors for taxation of cryptocurrency gains, lawmakers told the World Digital Assets Forum in Seoul. Democratic Party lawmaker Min Byoung-dug said his proposed Digital Asset Basic Act would establish rules for stablecoin issuers, tokenised real-world assets and institutional investment while strengthening protection against security breaches. He argued that regulato

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Thailand Banking Cybersecurity Alert Raised Amid AI-Enabled Threats

Thailand banking cybersecurity safeguards are being strengthened as the Bank of Thailand warns of rising global cyberattacks involving artificial intelligence and third-party service providers. Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said the central bank had coordinated with the Thai Bankers' Association, bank technology executives and the sector's cybersecurity response team. Banks were instructed to tighten controls and report suspicious activities and potential attacks daily to improve

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Family Office Investment Summit to Examine Geopolitics and Private Markets

The 12th Family Wealth Report family office investment summit will convene investors and advisers in New York on 16 November to assess geopolitical shifts, private market opportunities, artificial intelligence and intergenerational wealth preservation. Hosted at PwC's 300 Madison Avenue offices, the event will consider US–China competition, private credit, venture capital and AI infrastructure. Jesse Friedlander of Des Voeux Partners Family Office will discuss the investment

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Taiwan Financial Firms’ Overseas Exposure Hits Record USD1.04tr

Taiwan financial overseas exposure among financial holding companies rose 16.35% year-on-year to a record NTD33.04tr (USD1.04tr) at the end of September, Financial Supervisory Commission data showed. Investments represented 71.7% of total exposure, which also includes interbank loans and other lending. US exposure increased 18.11% to NTD11.7tr, accounting for a record 35.59% of the total since records began in 2015. China remained the second-largest market, although its share

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Singapore AML Safeguards Tightened for North Korea, Iran and Myanmar

Singapore AML safeguards remain a priority for financial institutions dealing with customers and transactions connected to North Korea, Iran and Myanmar. In its October 2026 statement, the Monetary Authority of Singapore reminded institutions of persistent money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing risks. North Korea and Iran remain on the Financial Action Task Force's list of high-risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action, requiring effective cou

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Vietnam 2027 Budget Targets Higher Tax Revenue and Borrowing for Infrastructure

The Vietnam 2027 budget will rely on higher tax revenue and state borrowing to finance infrastructure investment as the government targets economic growth of at least 10%. The National Assembly approved a deficit of VND739.6tr (USD28.9bn), or 4.5% of GDP, compared with a 4.2% target for 2026. State revenue is expected to rise 9.1%, supported by a broader tax base and stronger enforcement against tax evasion, transfer pricing and unpaid liabilities. Government borrowing is pro

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Prenuptial Agreements Gain Ground in Asian Family Wealth Protection

Asian family wealth protection is prompting more wealthy individuals and cross-border couples, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong, to consider prenuptial agreements to safeguard assets and business interests. Hoon Shu Mei, dispute resolution director at Drew & Napier, said later marriages and greater awareness of financial planning have made prenups an increasingly important risk-management tool. However, courts in both jurisdictions retain discretion to depart from the

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Fintech Investment Push in Hong Kong Targets AI and Digital Assets

Hong Kong fintech investment is receiving renewed government attention as officials seek to strengthen artificial intelligence infrastructure, digital asset regulation and international capital attraction. The initiatives were highlighted at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, whose two-day main conference ended on November 3. The event brought together officials, investors and technology executives, alongside more than 30 international and mainland Chinese delegations

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Cross-Border Wealth Management Puts Hong Kong Ahead of Switzerland

Hong Kong cross-border wealth management has overtaken Switzerland to become the world's largest international wealth booking centre, according to Pictet Group managing partner Laurent Ramsey. Speaking at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, Ramsey said geopolitical uncertainty was driving wealthy clients to spread assets across several offshore jurisdictions rather than depend on one financial centre. EFG International chief executive Giorgio Pradelli said divers

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DBS Wealth Management Fees Rise 9% Despite Profit Decline

DBS wealth management fees rose 9% year-on-year to SGD864m (USD670m) in the third quarter of 2026, supported by higher assets under management despite weaker group earnings. Southeast Asia's largest lender by assets reported a 5% fall in net profit to SGD2.81bn, missing analysts' expectations as volatile markets hurt trading activity. Markets trading income plunged 65% to SGD152m amid unfavourable equity conditions, while net interest margin narrowed nine basis points to 1.87

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Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Bring Automatic Exchange to Hong Kong

Hong Kong crypto tax reporting will expand after the Legislative Council passed the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026 to strengthen cross-border tax transparency. Under the new framework, crypto-asset service providers must start collecting user transaction information in 2027. The Inland Revenue Department is scheduled to exchange that information automatically with partner jurisdictions from 2028. The legislation also incorporates updated international standards for digi

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UBS Thailand Wealth Management Office Planned for 2027 Expansion

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Goldman Sachs Asian Wealth Management Expansion Accelerates Adviser Hiring

Oct 28

Citi Singapore Wealth Management Appoints Jason Toh to Origination Role

Oct 28

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

AI Investment Concentration Risks Challenge Portfolio Diversification

AI investment concentration risks and geopolitical tensions are forcing asset managers to reassess portfolio construction, executives told the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit in Hong Kong. Lazard Asset Management chief executive Chris Hogbin said geopolitical uncertainty increasingly shapes corporate competitiveness and investment opportunities. His firm has recruited former military professionals, politicians and political analysts to improve its assessment of th

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Hong Kong Investment Summit 2026 Highlights AI and Alternative Assets

The Hong Kong Investment Summit 2026 concluded on November 4 after three days of discussions on shifting investment trends, alternative assets and artificial intelligence. More than 300 local and overseas financial and business leaders attended the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, including over 100 chairmen and chief executives from banks, asset managers, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and insurers. The 'Conversations with Global Investors'

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Confidential Information Case at HKEX Leads to Criminal Charges

The HKEX confidential information case has led Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption to charge a former exchange vice president and his mother over alleged dishonest access to internal listed-company information. Geoffrey Tong Po-hang, 39, and Leung Yiu-chun, 68, each face one count of obtaining computer access for dishonest gain in connection with alleged conduct between February 2018 and April 2023. Investigators allege that Tong repeatedly accessed confiden

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International Family Office Federation Planned as Global Wealth Sector Expands

An international family office federation is being developed to strengthen cooperation among national associations representing wealthy families and their investment management organisations. The Paris-based International Federation of Family Office has secured support from family office associations in Belgium, France, Lithuania and Canada. The organisation is also pursuing relationships with industry groups in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Singapore. The initiative comes

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Lee Family Green Hydrogen Investment Secures DBS Financing Support

A Lee family green hydrogen investment initiative has secured financing support from DBS Bank for clean energy projects developed by Hong Kong utility Towngas. The company, controlled by billionaire brothers Peter and Martin Lee, signed a memorandum of understanding with DBS Bank's Hong Kong subsidiary covering potential loans for hydrogen production and other clean energy developments. The arrangement represents Hong Kong's first financing programme dedicated to local green

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Hong Kong Foreign Direct Investment Reaches USD9bn as Business Expansion Grows

Hong Kong foreign direct investment reached approximately USD9bn during the first nine months of 2026 as more than 550 overseas and mainland Chinese companies established or expanded operations in the city. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said the investments were expected to create approximately 11,100 jobs. The number of companies establishing or expanding operations increased 14% from the corresponding period in 2025. Speaking at Hong Kong Fintech Week x StartmeupHK 2026,

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UBS Thailand Wealth Management Office Planned for 2027 Expansion

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Overseas Issuers Turn to Hong Kong for Listings and Bond Financing

South Korea Crypto Regulation Faces Calls for Clarity Ahead of 2029 Tax

Thailand Banking Cybersecurity Alert Raised Amid AI-Enabled Threats

Family Office Investment Summit to Examine Geopolitics and Private Markets

Taiwan Financial Firms’ Overseas Exposure Hits Record USD1.04tr

Singapore AML Safeguards Tightened for North Korea, Iran and Myanmar

Vietnam 2027 Budget Targets Higher Tax Revenue and Borrowing for Infrastructure

Prenuptial Agreements Gain Ground in Asian Family Wealth Protection

Fintech Investment Push in Hong Kong Targets AI and Digital Assets

Cross-Border Wealth Management Puts Hong Kong Ahead of Switzerland

DBS Wealth Management Fees Rise 9% Despite Profit Decline

Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Bring Automatic Exchange to Hong Kong

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

UBS Thailand Wealth Management Office Planned for 2027 Expansion

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

AI Investment Concentration Risks Challenge Portfolio Diversification

Hong Kong Investment Summit 2026 Highlights AI and Alternative Assets

Confidential Information Case at HKEX Leads to Criminal Charges

International Family Office Federation Planned as Global Wealth Sector Expands

Lee Family Green Hydrogen Investment Secures DBS Financing Support

Hong Kong Foreign Direct Investment Reaches USD9bn as Business Expansion Grows

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