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Raffles Family Office Launches Platform for Asian Asset Managers and Multi-Family Offices

Raffles Family Office platform for Asian asset managers will be launched through a venture called Quantive Partners in partnership with wealth-tech firm GoUpscale and consultancy Synpulse. The privacy-first Raffles Family Office platform aims to reduce fragmentation caused by multiple custodians, portfolio tools and data sources while improving data integrity, risk visibility and client engagement. Raffles Family Office will act as anchor partner, GoUpscale will build the res

FAMILY OFFICES

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The Leadership Succession Imperative - Part 1

In This Issue: - The universal challenge of family leadership succession and its risks. - Common planning gaps and pitfalls revealed. The Universal Challenge of Family Leadership Succession Leadership succession planning is a "universal imperative" for families of wealth, transcending geographical, cultural, and even religious differences. In particular, family leadership transitions are inherently riskier and more complex than corporate successions. In corporations, authorit

FOCUS

4 days ago

Chinese Lenders Rein in Middle East Exposure as Iran Conflict Raises Risks

Chinese lenders Middle East exposure is being reduced as financial firms curb lending risks linked to the escalating Iran conflict, Bloomberg News reported citing people familiar with the matter. One major Chinese bank has restricted drawdowns on a bilateral loan to an Abu Dhabi government-linked financial institution, while a mid-sized lender is seeking buyers for parts of syndicated loans to Middle Eastern borrowers. Asian and Chinese banks extended more than USD15bn of loa

ECONOMY

2 hours ago

Hong Kong and Macau Expand Cooperation on Financial Infrastructure and Data Exchange

Hong Kong and Macau financial infrastructure cooperation has expanded after the two regions’ monetary authorities signed a revised memorandum of understanding covering broader collaboration. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said the updated pact extends beyond banking supervision to include financial infrastructure linkages, information exchange on currency and statistics, and industry training. HKMA Chief Executive Eddie Yue said the agreement deepens collaboration as both c

REGULATION

2 hours ago

Fitch Cuts Indonesia Outlook to Negative on Policy Uncertainty

Indonesia outlook negative Fitch decision reflects rising concerns about policy credibility and fiscal risks even as the rating agency affirmed the country’s BBB long-term foreign-currency rating. Fitch said increasing policy uncertainty and more centralised decision-making could weaken fiscal guardrails, including the 3% of GDP deficit cap. The agency also highlighted risks from a review of the State Finance Law in the government’s 2026 legislative priorities. The Indonesia

ECONOMY

2 hours ago

Family Offices Frontier Science Investing Expands Into Space and Longevity Biotech

Family offices frontier science investing is accelerating as wealthy Asian families expand allocations to sectors such as space technology and longevity biotech. The Venture Network founder Lachezar Zanev said younger heirs are increasingly pursuing both outsized returns and social impact through emerging scientific industries. Lower launch costs and improving satellite capabilities, alongside biotech advances moving toward clinical applications, are widening the opportunity

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

Hong Kong Plans Broader Tax Exemptions to Attract Family Offices

Hong Kong family office tax exemptions could widen as authorities seek to strengthen the city’s position as a global wealth hub. Financial Services and the Treasury Secretary Christopher Hui said the government plans to expand profits-tax exemptions for eligible family offices and funds to include assets such as private credit, gold and commodities, carbon credits, insurance-linked securities and certain digital assets. The Hong Kong family office tax exemptions proposal will

FAMILY OFFICES

1 day ago

South Korea Banks Roll Out Emergency Support as Middle East Tensions Rise

South Korea banks emergency support programmes were activated after escalating Middle East tensions increased risks for financial markets and companies. Hana Financial Group said it would provide KRW12tr (USD8.2bn) in assistance including emergency liquidity of up to KRW500m per firm, loan-maturity extensions, grace periods and rate reductions. Woori Financial also tightened monitoring and strengthened cybersecurity checks. Regulators said broader market stabilisation steps w

ECONOMY

1 day ago

China Steps Up Crackdown on Unlawful Tax Practices to Build Unified Market

China tax crackdown unified market efforts intensified in 2025 as the State Taxation Administration investigated 389 leads related to illegal tax practices linked to local investment incentives and corrected confirmed violations. Authorities also strengthened tax information reporting rules for internet platforms, with more than 8,000 platforms now complying in a move aimed at improving competition between online and offline businesses. The China tax crackdown unified market

ECONOMY

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Hong Kong Independent Wealth Managers Rethink Model as Banks Tighten Controls

Hong Kong independent wealth managers model changes are accelerating as private banks tighten compliance requirements and ultra‑rich clients demand broader advisory expertise. Industry executives ahead of the Hubbis Independent Wealth Management Forum Hong Kong 2026 said banks are institutionalising client relationships with heavier onboarding including source‑of‑wealth checks. The Hong Kong independent wealth managers model shift reflects growing demand from families for gov

ASSET MANAGEMENT

2 days ago

Hong Kong MPF Gold ETF Investment Proposal Under Review by Regulator

Hong Kong MPF gold ETF investment may become possible as the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority studies expanding permitted asset classes. Chair Ayesha Macpherson Lau said regulators are reviewing whether MPF schemes can invest in gold exchange‑traded funds as Hong Kong seeks to develop a gold trading hub. The Hong Kong MPF gold ETF proposal follows a completed review of REIT investments including those listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen, while the eMPF platform rollout

REGULATION

2 days ago

Asian Banks’ Gulf Lending Faces Uncertainty as Iran Conflict Escalates

Asian banks Gulf lending exposure is facing renewed uncertainty as escalating tensions linked to Iran raise risks for financing activity in the Middle East, Bloomberg reported. Asian and Chinese banks extended more than USD15bn of loans to the region last year, triple the previous year, with most funding directed to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Analysts said some lenders may take a wait‑and‑see approach or demand higher pricing rather than exit deals if tensions remain contained

ECONOMY

2 days ago

Singapore and South Korea Begin Talks to Upgrade 2006 Free Trade Agreement

Singapore South Korea FTA upgrade talks will begin as both countries deepen cooperation on supply‑chain resilience, digital trade and the green transition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said during a summit with President Lee Jae Myung. The Singapore South Korea FTA upgrade will modernise the 2006 agreement and strengthen collaboration in areas including artificial intelligence and civil nuclear energy. Leaders also witnessed the signing of memorandums covering technology and

ECONOMY

2 days ago

Family Offices Professionalise Governance and Pay as Compensation Gaps Widen

Family offices are becoming increasingly professionalised and formalising governance as wealthy families prioritise long-term capital preservation, according to the 2025 Global Family Office Compensation Benchmark Report published by Mondaq in cooperation with KPMG Private Enterprise and recruiter Agreus. The study, based on a survey of 585 family-office professionals and 20 interviews with senior executives, found that more offices now operate as standalone entities rather t

FAMILY OFFICES

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w/e 06th March 2026

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Wealth Office

PEOPLE MOVES

WRISE Expands Family Wealth Push With New Taipei Client Centre

Feb 19

Bank of Singapore Hires Alts Veteran to Deepen UHNW Offering

Feb 17

UBS Hong Kong Wealth Hiring Targets 50 Bankers After Record North Asia Year

Feb 11

Macquarie Asset Management Asia Wealth Expansion Targets Family Office and Private Bank Demand

Feb 10

Blackstone Plans Asia Hiring Push to Tap Private Market Demand

Jan 28

Raffles Family Office Names Ex-BNP Paribas Banker as Managing Director

Jan 27

Wisdom Group Multi-Family Office Names Arthur Fong as Managing Director

Jan 26

Fiera Expands Japan Private Markets Distribution With Senior Hire

Jan 20

HSBC Private Bank Strengthens Asia Wealth Planning With Senior Hires

Jan 20

UBS Strengthens APAC Wealth Management With Senior Investment Hire

Jan 9

Asia Family Offices Shift to Multi‑Hub Model Across Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE

Asia family offices multi hub model adoption is accelerating as wealthy families diversify geographic bases across Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE, according to advisers and IQ‑EQ research. Asia accounts for about 30% of the world’s single‑family offices, with roughly 40% formed over the past 15 years as new wealth expands rapidly and governance needs deepen. The Asia family offices multi hub model is driven by rising allocations to alternatives such as private equity, real

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme Draws 3,166 Applications and HKD95bn Commitments

Hong Kong investment immigration scheme demand is rising as the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme received 3,166 applications implying about HKD95bn (USD12.2bn) of investment commitments, Invest Hong Kong said. More than 1,760 applicants have completed investments and obtained formal approval from the Immigration Department. Nearly 40% of deployed capital, or HKD21.4bn, went into Securities and Futures Commission‑approved funds while HKD16.1bn or 29% was invested in equit

FAMILY OFFICES

3 days ago

Hong Kong and Shanghai Pact Targets Digital Trade Finance and Cargo Data Integration

Hong Kong Shanghai digital trade finance cooperation advanced after the two cities signed a memorandum of understanding to research digital technologies for cross‑border trade and cargo data integration. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said partners will study electronic bills of lading and test digital solutions under Project Ensemble. The Hong Kong Shanghai digital trade finance initiative involves the Shanghai Data Bureau and the National Technology Innovation Center for

REGULATION

3 days ago

HSBC Opens Largest Singapore Wealth Centre for Premier Elite Clients

HSBC Singapore wealth centre expansion continues after the bank opened its fourth and largest facility in the city‑state, adding a 7,884‑sq‑ft site with 14 meeting rooms at Singapore Land Tower. The HSBC Singapore wealth centre will serve Premier Elite customers launched in 2024 for clients with at least SGD1.2m (USD1m) in relationship balances. HSBC said the facility is part of a broader upgrade of its Singapore network and wealth proposition as the lender deepens its focus

ASSET MANAGEMENT

3 days ago

FSDC Welcomes Hong Kong Budget ‘Finance+’ Agenda and Family Office Push

The Financial Services Development Council welcomed the Hong Kong budget Finance+ agenda, saying measures in the 2026-27 Budget will deepen market liquidity and strengthen the city’s role as a global financial centre and international gateway for cross-border capital. Chairman Benjamin Hung said the multipronged approach supports building a fuller debt market and a more efficient yield curve, while executive director Rocky Tung praised plans to modernise capital markets, incl

FAMILY OFFICES

4 days ago

Hong Kong to Transfer HKD52.8bn From Funds to Bolster Finances, Chan Says

Hong Kong will transfer about HKD52.8bn(USD6.8bn) back to government accounts in 2026-27 to better fund its capital account amid heavy infrastructure spending, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said. The Hong Kong fiscal transfer includes about HKD15.8bn from funds set up outside government accounts after reviewing 36 purpose-specific funds, with some vehicles to be closed or consolidated. Another HKD37bn of accumulated surplus from the Bond Fund, created in 2009 to support Silve

ECONOMY

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TOP NEWS

Raffles Family Office Launches Platform for Asian Asset Managers and Multi-Family Offices

The Leadership Succession Imperative - Part 1

Chinese Lenders Rein in Middle East Exposure as Iran Conflict Raises Risks

Hong Kong and Macau Expand Cooperation on Financial Infrastructure and Data Exchange

Fitch Cuts Indonesia Outlook to Negative on Policy Uncertainty

Family Offices Frontier Science Investing Expands Into Space and Longevity Biotech

Hong Kong Plans Broader Tax Exemptions to Attract Family Offices

South Korea Banks Roll Out Emergency Support as Middle East Tensions Rise

China Steps Up Crackdown on Unlawful Tax Practices to Build Unified Market

Hong Kong Independent Wealth Managers Rethink Model as Banks Tighten Controls

Hong Kong MPF Gold ETF Investment Proposal Under Review by Regulator

Asian Banks’ Gulf Lending Faces Uncertainty as Iran Conflict Escalates

Singapore and South Korea Begin Talks to Upgrade 2006 Free Trade Agreement

Family Offices Professionalise Governance and Pay as Compensation Gaps Widen

VIDEO RECAP w/e 06th March 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

WRISE Expands Family Wealth Push With New Taipei Client Centre

Bank of Singapore Hires Alts Veteran to Deepen UHNW Offering

UBS Hong Kong Wealth Hiring Targets 50 Bankers After Record North Asia Year

Macquarie Asset Management Asia Wealth Expansion Targets Family Office and Private Bank Demand

Blackstone Plans Asia Hiring Push to Tap Private Market Demand

Raffles Family Office Names Ex-BNP Paribas Banker as Managing Director

Wisdom Group Multi-Family Office Names Arthur Fong as Managing Director

Fiera Expands Japan Private Markets Distribution With Senior Hire

HSBC Private Bank Strengthens Asia Wealth Planning With Senior Hires

UBS Strengthens APAC Wealth Management With Senior Investment Hire

Asia Family Offices Shift to Multi‑Hub Model Across Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE

Hong Kong Investment Immigration Scheme Draws 3,166 Applications and HKD95bn Commitments

Hong Kong and Shanghai Pact Targets Digital Trade Finance and Cargo Data Integration

HSBC Opens Largest Singapore Wealth Centre for Premier Elite Clients

FSDC Welcomes Hong Kong Budget ‘Finance+’ Agenda and Family Office Push

Hong Kong to Transfer HKD52.8bn From Funds to Bolster Finances, Chan Says

VIDEO RECAP
w/e 06th March 2026