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Hong Kong Wealth Hub Strengthens with Family Office Growth

The Hong Kong wealth hub is reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading centres for offshore wealth management, supported by rapid growth in family offices, recovering capital markets and stronger cross-border investment flows. According to Boston Consulting Group, Hong Kong managed USD2.95tr in offshore assets at the end of 2025, overtaking Switzerland to become the world's largest offshore wealth centre. Government figures showed the number of family offices incr

FAMILY OFFICES

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The Human Flaw in the System — Why Perfect Plans Still Fail Across Generations

The Statistic That Should Keep Every Quarterback Awake We have spent this series exploring how virtual family offices ship intelligence, consolidate infrastructure, and concentrate operational power in lean structures. But here is a number that stands out in every family office academia: 91% of multigenerational wealth transfers fail before reaching the third generation. The cause is almost never bad market performance or flawed tax strategy. It is a systemic breakdown in som

FOCUS

2 days ago

Indonesia Financial Hub Proposal Includes Tax Incentives for Global Investors

Indonesia is considering sweeping tax incentives to support a proposed international financial centre as the government seeks to attract global capital, financial institutions and family offices. The Indonesia financial hub proposal includes extensive fiscal incentives aimed at strengthening the country's competitiveness as a regional investment destination. Lawmakers discussed legislation that would provide a 100% corporate income tax reduction for qualifying businesses and

ECONOMY

6 hours ago

Hong Kong Business Outlook Remains Positive Despite Softer Sentiment

The Hong Kong business outlook remains resilient despite increased economic uncertainty, with companies continuing to prioritise overseas expansion, digital transformation and supply-chain resilience, according to UOB's Business Outlook Study 2026. The survey suggests businesses remain cautiously optimistic about future growth despite softer current sentiment. Among 255 business owners and senior executives surveyed, 63% viewed current business conditions positively, compared

ECONOMY

6 hours ago

Bond Connect Expansion Boosts Hong Kong Capital Markets

Bond Connect will receive significant policy support after China's central bank announced measures to increase mainland investment into Hong Kong's bond market and broaden the programme's product offering. The Bond Connect enhancements form part of Beijing's continuing efforts to strengthen Hong Kong's role as an international financial centre. People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng said the annual net investment quota for the southbound segment will increase to RMB800

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

State Street has renewed its long-standing mandate to provide asset servicing for South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS), reinforcing its role as a strategic partner to one of the world's largest institutional investors. The renewed State Street NPS agreement supports the pension fund's expanding international investment programme as overseas allocations continue to increase. The mandate covers a comprehensive range of back- and middle-office services, including custody

ASSET MANAGEMENT

2 days ago

Hong Kong Family Office Services Expand with OLN’s New Advisory Practice

Hong Kong family office services are continuing to expand as law firm Oldham, Li & Nie (OLN) launches a dedicated practice to support the growing needs of international families using the city as a base for wealth planning and succession. The new multidisciplinary offering reflects rising demand for integrated legal, tax and governance advice as Hong Kong strengthens its position as a regional wealth management hub. OLN said the practice will advise clients on family office e

FAMILY OFFICES

2 days ago

China Refinancing Rules Set for Faster Capital Raising by Listed Firms

China refinancing rules could become more flexible after the China Securities Regulatory Commission proposed changes designed to help listed companies raise capital more efficiently while strengthening investor protection. The proposed reforms form part of Beijing's broader efforts to improve financing channels for high-quality companies pursuing innovation and business expansion. Under the draft measures, eligible companies would be allowed to conduct multiple share issuance

REGULATION

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03rd July 2026

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State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

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HP Wealth Management Strengthens Singapore Family Office Team with UBS Hires

2 days ago

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

6 days ago

South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

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JPMorgan Strengthens Southeast Asia Investment Banking Leadership

Jun 26

Nomura CEO Pay Rises 36% After Record Profit Performance

Jun 24

Hong Kong Finance Careers Remain Top Choice for Graduates

Jun 22

MCM Family Office Platform Launches in Hong Kong Wealth Market

Jun 18

Family Office Succession Planning Drives Partners Group Founder Split

Jun 17

Hong Kong Finance Talent Market Ranks Among World’s Top 10

Jun 12

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026 Set to Showcase Global Fintech Innovation

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026 will bring together global investors, technology companies and financial institutions when it takes place at Hong Kong's Hopewell Hotel on July 23-24. Organisers describe the event as Asia's largest conference dedicated to financial technology, foreign exchange and cryptocurrency, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a regional hub for digital finance and innovation. The event is expected to attract more than 12,000 participants from over 120 c

ASSET MANAGEMENT

5 days ago

Singapore and China Strengthen Capital Markets Cooperation

Singapore China capital markets cooperation has been reinforced after the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the China Securities Regulatory Commission reaffirmed their commitment to closer supervisory and regulatory collaboration during their 10th annual supervisory roundtable held in Singapore on June 29. Officials reviewed developments in both equity markets, including Singapore's Equity Market Development Programme and reforms to China's STAR Market and ChiNext exchanges

REGULATION

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APAC Banking Outlook Faces USD180bn Downside Risk, Warns S&P

The APAC banking outlook remains broadly stable despite growing geopolitical risks, although Asia-Pacific banks could face an additional USD180bn in credit losses if conflict in the Middle East persists, according to S&P Global Ratings. The warning forms part of the agency's latest midyear assessment of regional banking conditions. S&P said that 92% of Asia-Pacific bank ratings continue to carry stable outlooks, reflecting expectations that credit ratings will remain largely

BANKING

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Family Office Wealth Purpose Frameworks Gain Momentum Ahead of Succession

Family offices are increasingly adopting formal wealth-purpose frameworks as they prepare for one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history, according to preliminary findings from the 2026 AlTi Tiedemann Global and Campden Wealth Family Office Operational Excellence Report. The family office wealth purpose trend reflects a growing focus on governance, succession and preserving family values alongside financial capital. The survey of 126 family office princi

FAMILY OFFICES

6 days ago

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

Hong Kong billionaire Dickson Poon is exploring strategic options for luxury department store Harvey Nichols, including a possible sale or fresh investment, potentially ending more than three decades of ownership. The Harvey Nichols sale review comes as the UK luxury retailer continues to face a challenging trading environment. According to the Financial Times, Poon has appointed FTI Consulting to evaluate strategic alternatives and has begun preliminary discussions with seve

PEOPLE MOVES

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South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

Global financial institutions are increasingly prioritising South Korea for regional expansion while adopting a more cautious approach towards China and India, according to a joint survey by the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association and KPMG. The South Korea financial sector has become one of the region's fastest-growing destinations for international financial firms. Approximately two-thirds of the 34 institutions surveyed plan to expand across Asia-Pacifi

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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TOP NEWS

Hong Kong Wealth Hub Strengthens with Family Office Growth

The Human Flaw in the System — Why Perfect Plans Still Fail Across Generations

Indonesia Financial Hub Proposal Includes Tax Incentives for Global Investors

Hong Kong Business Outlook Remains Positive Despite Softer Sentiment

Bond Connect Expansion Boosts Hong Kong Capital Markets

State Street Renews USD1.1tr National Pension Service Mandate

Hong Kong Family Office Services Expand with OLN’s New Advisory Practice

China Refinancing Rules Set for Faster Capital Raising by Listed Firms

VIDEO RECAP w/e

03rd July 2026

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

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

South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

JPMorgan Strengthens Southeast Asia Investment Banking Leadership

Nomura CEO Pay Rises 36% After Record Profit Performance

Hong Kong Finance Careers Remain Top Choice for Graduates

MCM Family Office Platform Launches in Hong Kong Wealth Market

Family Office Succession Planning Drives Partners Group Founder Split

Hong Kong Finance Talent Market Ranks Among World’s Top 10

Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2026 Set to Showcase Global Fintech Innovation

Singapore and China Strengthen Capital Markets Cooperation

APAC Banking Outlook Faces USD180bn Downside Risk, Warns S&P

Family Office Wealth Purpose Frameworks Gain Momentum Ahead of Succession

Hong Kong Billionaire Dickson Poon Explores Harvey Nichols Sale

South Korea Financial Sector Emerges as Top Asia Expansion Target

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