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Singapore Family Offices Face Stronger Competition as Tax Incentives Reviewed

Singapore family offices could benefit from revised investment incentives as the Monetary Authority of Singapore reviews tax concessions while Hong Kong expands measures to attract global wealth managers. According to the Financial Times, the MAS is considering changes to its 10% fund manager tax concession and additional measures to reduce operating costs for investment funds. The review comes as Hong Kong proposes broader preferential tax treatment covering funds, family-ow

FAMILY OFFICES

12 hours ago

AI Has Joined the Family Office. Is It Cleared for Work?

A job description and a compact compliance file can make everyday AI use easier to govern. The invisible hire AI rarely enters a family office through the front door. It arrives as a meeting assistant, a document-search feature, a drafting tool or a chatbot used by a busy colleague. Before long, it may have seen board packs, trust documents, contracts, staff records and private family correspondence. The tool has no employment contract, yet it may be doing work that would de

FOCUS

7 hours ago

Hong Kong GDP Forecast Raised as AI and Capital Markets Drive Growth

Hong Kong GDP is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026 as artificial intelligence investment, recovering capital markets and stronger domestic demand support the city's economic outlook, according to Standard Chartered. Senior economist Tommy Wu said Hong Kong is well positioned to benefit from Asia's AI-driven investment cycle through its logistics and trading sectors, noting that more than 70% of electronic products imported into mainland China pass through Hong Kong. Recoveri

ECONOMY

12 hours ago

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong Appoints Judy Chan to Strengthen Wealth Business

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong has appointed Judy Chan as managing director for Hong Kong as the Singapore-based lender continues expanding its wealth management capabilities across Asia. Effective from July 2026, Chan will oversee client coverage, team leadership and the delivery of wealth solutions for high-net-worth individuals while strengthening client engagement and the bank's presence in Hong Kong. She will report to Chew Mun Yew, head of Group Private Bank. Chan brings ne

PEOPLE MOVES

12 hours ago

South Korea Economy Slows Despite AI-Driven Export Boom

The South Korea economy is expected to lose momentum during the second quarter of 2026 as weaker domestic demand offsets exceptional export growth driven by artificial intelligence-related semiconductor investment. A Reuters survey forecast quarterly gross domestic product growth of 0.4%, slowing sharply from the revised 1.8% expansion recorded during the first quarter. Annual growth is expected to ease to 3.5% from 3.8%. Exports increased by approximately 71% in June, suppor

ECONOMY

12 hours ago

Hong Kong Family Offices Attract Growing Interest from European Wealth

Hong Kong family offices are attracting increasing interest from wealthy European families seeking a strategic base for investing across Asia, according to BNP Paribas, as two-way capital flows between Europe and mainland China continue to strengthen. Lemuel Lee, the bank's head of wealth management in Hong Kong, said affluent European clients are increasingly viewing the city as an ideal location for conducting due diligence, sourcing investment opportunities and negotiating

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

HKEX Trading Hours Review Could Extend Hong Kong Market Access

A review of HKEX trading hours could significantly extend access to Hong Kong's equity market as the exchange explores earlier openings, continuous daytime trading and a new evening session to improve international competitiveness. According to Bloomberg, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing is considering beginning cash equity trading at 9 a.m., eliminating the existing one-hour lunch break and introducing an after-hours trading session between 8 p.m. and midnight. The tradition

CAPITAL MARKETS

1 day ago

South Korea Leveraged ETFs Face Stricter Marketing and Trading Rules

New South Korea leveraged ETFs are facing tighter regulatory controls after the Financial Supervisory Service ordered asset managers to halt advertising for domestically listed single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded funds with immediate effect. The directive follows broader investor protection measures requiring buyers to deposit at least KRW30m (USD20,291), purchase a minimum of 20 shares and complete three hours of mandatory education before trading the products

REGULATION

1 day ago

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17th July 2026

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INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong Appoints Judy Chan to Strengthen Wealth Business

12 hours ago

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

7 days ago

Singapore Wealth Management Boom Intensifies Competition for Financial Talent

Jul 16

Lighthouse Canton Wealth Management Targets USD10bn After Senior Hire

Jul 16

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

Jul 15

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

Jul 15

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

Jul 9

State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

Jul 7

HP Wealth Management Strengthens Singapore Family Office Team with UBS Hires

Jul 6

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

Jul 2

Asian Wealth Diversification Accelerates as Gulf Tensions Prompt Family Office Shifts

Growing Asian wealth diversification is prompting wealthy families, founders and private investors to rebalance portfolios across multiple financial centres as geopolitical tensions in the Gulf encourage broader geographic risk management. Bankers and advisers said some high-net-worth families are reviewing Middle East exposure following renewed regional instability, travel disruptions and security concerns. However, industry executives stressed that the trend reflects pruden

FAMILY OFFICES

4 days ago

Japan Cryptocurrency Regulation Advances with Recognition of Digital Assets

Japan cryptocurrency regulation is entering a new phase after parliament approved legislation recognising cryptocurrencies as financial assets and bringing them under a stricter regulatory framework. Previously governed primarily under the Payment Services Act, crypto assets will now become subject to broader financial market rules, including restrictions on insider trading and significantly stronger penalties for unregistered operators. Public broadcaster NHK reported that t

REGULATION

4 days ago

China Global Reputation Overtakes US Across Most Surveyed Markets, Pew Finds

China global reputation has improved significantly, with the country now viewed more favourably than the United States across most surveyed markets, according to a new Pew Research Center study. Among 20 countries with comparable historical data, a median 48% of respondents expressed favourable views of China in 2026, compared with 36% for the United States. This represents a sharp reversal from 2023, when the corresponding figures were 32% and 58%, respectively. China achiev

ECONOMY

4 days ago

Malaysia Family Office Hub Needs More Than Tax Incentives to Succeed

A successful Malaysia family office hub will depend on far more than generous tax incentives, with economists arguing that regulatory quality, infrastructure and investor confidence will ultimately determine whether Forest City can emerge as a regional wealth management centre. The initiative offers qualifying single family offices tax concessions for up to 20 years and positions Forest City, within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, as a lower-cost alternative to Sin

FAMILY OFFICES

7 days ago

Hong Kong Wealth Management Outlook Strengthens on Capital Inflows and IPO Pipeline

The outlook for Hong Kong wealth management remains positive as the Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) expects compliant mainland Chinese capital inflows and increasing listing activity from emerging markets to reinforce the city's position as a leading international financial centre. Board member Amy Lo said tighter controls on illicit capital outflows from mainland China could encourage more investment to flow through legitimate Hong Kong channels. The FSDC is al

FAMILY OFFICES

7 days ago

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia has strengthened its private banking leadership by appointing veteran wealth manager Jennifer Tay as vice chairman for Southeast Asia, reinforcing the bank's regional expansion strategy amid rising demand for wealth management services. Tay will join on 3 August and report to Johanes Oeni, head of Southeast Asia for Deutsche Bank's Private Bank. She arrives from Citibank, where she spent more than 20 years, most recently serving as market executiv

PEOPLE MOVES

7 days ago

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TOP NEWS

Singapore Family Offices Face Stronger Competition as Tax Incentives Reviewed

AI Has Joined the Family Office. Is It Cleared for Work?

Hong Kong GDP Forecast Raised as AI and Capital Markets Drive Growth

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong Appoints Judy Chan to Strengthen Wealth Business

South Korea Economy Slows Despite AI-Driven Export Boom

Hong Kong Family Offices Attract Growing Interest from European Wealth

HKEX Trading Hours Review Could Extend Hong Kong Market Access

South Korea Leveraged ETFs Face Stricter Marketing and Trading Rules

VIDEO RECAP w/e

17th July 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong Appoints Judy Chan to Strengthen Wealth Business

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

Singapore Wealth Management Boom Intensifies Competition for Financial Talent

Lighthouse Canton Wealth Management Targets USD10bn After Senior Hire

Schroders Wealth Management Asia Appoints Peter Flavel as Board Chair

GIC Leadership Reshuffle Strengthens Private Markets and Portfolio Strategy

Atlas Capital Family Office Platform Expands with Alex Cheung Appointment

State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

HP Wealth Management Strengthens Singapore Family Office Team with UBS Hires

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

Asian Wealth Diversification Accelerates as Gulf Tensions Prompt Family Office Shifts

Japan Cryptocurrency Regulation Advances with Recognition of Digital Assets

China Global Reputation Overtakes US Across Most Surveyed Markets, Pew Finds

Malaysia Family Office Hub Needs More Than Tax Incentives to Succeed

Hong Kong Wealth Management Outlook Strengthens on Capital Inflows and IPO Pipeline

Deutsche Bank Southeast Asia Strengthens Private Banking Team with Jennifer Tay

VIDEO RECAP
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