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APAC Family Office Returns Lead Global Peers, Says Citi

APAC family office returns are outperforming global peers, with 26% reporting year-to-date investment gains above 15%, double the worldwide proportion, according to Citi Wealth. Citi’s 2026 Global Family Office Report also found that 22% of Asia-Pacific family offices target annual returns exceeding 15%, almost twice the global average. Asia-Pacific family offices were particularly bullish on artificial intelligence. Some 80% identified AI as a primary sector for direct inves

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28 September 2026

Two Rooms One Family and a Fight Over Who Decides

At a Tata Sons board meeting in September 2026, the two directors nominated by Tata Trusts took opposite sides on the chairman's future. One supported…

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25th Sep 2026

Hong Kong Digital Green Bonds Could Reach USD2.6bn in Record Deal

Hong Kong digital green bonds could reach HKD20bn (USD2.55bn) as the government prepares what could become the world’s largest digital green bond transaction, Bloomberg reported. The planned offering is expected to total between HKD15bn and HKD20bn and comprise US dollar, Hong Kong dollar, euro and offshore yuan tranches. The transaction could be priced as early as Monday, according to people familiar with the plans. The government has asked several banks to arrange fixed-inc

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ASEAN Next-Generation Wealth Clients Move Beyond Parents’ Banks

ASEAN next-generation wealth clients are increasingly choosing financial institutions independently of their parents, creating a challenge for private banks seeking to retain assets through intergenerational wealth transfers. A WealthSummit study of 1,049 clients across Southeast Asia found that 71% had their main banking relationship with a different institution from their parents. Some 68% maintained relationships with at least three banks, reflecting demand for investment

FAMILY OFFICES

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Bank of Singapore Donor-Advised Funds Platform Targets Family Philanthropy

Bank of Singapore donor-advised funds are being offered through a new philanthropic platform designed to give wealthy families greater flexibility over how assets supporting charitable giving are invested. The OCBC private banking arm’s Legacy of Giving platform allows clients to shape the investment approach applied to their philanthropic capital, potentially increasing the assets available for future charitable grants. The model differs from many donor-advised fund arrangem

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EMEA Family Offices China Investment Plans Rise as Tensions Ease, Says Citi

EMEA family offices China investment plans are strengthening, with China emerging as the leading market where ultra-wealthy families in Europe, the Middle East and Africa intend to increase exposure, according to Citi. Citi’s 2026 Global Family Office Report found that 29% of EMEA respondents planned to increase investments in China. The rest of Asia-Pacific followed at 26%, with North America at 25%. The report surveyed 351 family offices across more than 40 countries. Conce

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HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

HSBC Asia family wealth advisory capabilities are being strengthened with the appointment of former UBS executive Francesca Chan as regional head of family and philanthropy advisory for Asia-Pacific. Chan will take up the Hong Kong-based position on Sept. 29 and report to Ann Ling, regional head of wealth planning and advisory. She will lead teams advising ultra-high-net-worth clients on succession planning, family office establishment, family governance and philanthropy. Cha

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Hong Kong Indonesia Cross-Border Payments Move Closer Under QR Code Agreement

Hong Kong Indonesia cross-border payments could become faster and cheaper under an agreement between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank Indonesia to explore interoperability between their QR code-based payment systems. The two authorities signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation on cross-border payments as digital payment adoption continues to expand across Asia. Under the agreement, the HKMA and Bank Indonesia will hold discussions cover

REGULATION

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Singapore Listed Company Disclosure Rules Tighten from 2027

Singapore listed company disclosure rules will become more demanding from Jan. 1, 2027, as regulators seek greater transparency over executive remuneration, dividends and shareholder engagement. Under changes announced by Singapore Exchange Regulation, companies will have to explain the financial and non-financial indicators used to determine executive pay and how those measures support long-term value creation. Annual reports will also have to include dividend and investor-r

REGULATION

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Hong Kong Family Business Succession Push Targets Asia’s Wealth Transfer

Hong Kong family business succession services are becoming a greater focus as the city seeks a larger role in Asia’s generational transfer of family wealth and cross-border assets. Financial Services Undersecretary Joseph Chan said Hong Kong’s legal system, capital mobility, low-tax regime and links with mainland China provide a strong base for wealthy families managing global portfolios. At a South China Morning Post conference, speakers said younger family members are incre

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Deutsche Bank Hong Kong Wealth Growth Accelerates on Chinese Flows

Deutsche Bank Hong Kong wealth business is recording strong growth as increasing Chinese client activity makes the city the private bank’s best-performing emerging-market region this year. Marco Pagliara, head of emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, said activity had increased across trading, lending against physical assets and real estate. Chinese clients have been particularly active in trophy property transactions, reflecting broader demand for investment and fi

ASSET MANAGEMENT

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Hong Kong Economic Growth Could Exceed 3% Under Five-Year Plan, Says Citi

Hong Kong economic growth could exceed 3% annually over the medium term if the city successfully strengthens its “super-connector” role under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, according to Citi Research. Citi said the framework could reduce policy uncertainty and channel capital towards finance, trade, innovation and technology, with the Northern Metropolis providing an important platform for advanced industries. Rapid expansion of Hong Kong’s offshore yuan business was identified

ECONOMY

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Taiwan Asset Management Centre Plans Advance with Family Office Focus

The Taiwan asset management centre initiative is moving forward as the government seeks to attract international capital while directing more domestic wealth towards local industries. President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan would continue easing financial regulations to give institutions greater scope to develop asset management operations and strengthen cross-border financial services. The initiative builds on a pilot asset management zone in Kaohsiung and includes areas such as

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Hong Kong CEPA Revision Could Give Foreign Firms Greater Mainland Access

The proposed Hong Kong CEPA revision could give foreign companies establishing operations in the city the same preferential mainland China market access available to qualifying local businesses. Commerce Secretary Algernon Yau said foreign companies manufacturing in Hong Kong could qualify for zero-tariff entry into mainland China if their products satisfy “Made in Hong Kong” origin requirements. The changes would form the third revision of the Mainland and Hong Kong Closer E

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HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

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Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

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BNP Paribas Asia Transaction Banking Role Expands Under Beaufort

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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

Raffles Family Office Taps Ex-Rwanda Official to Lead Africa-Asia Push

Sep 11

Raffles Family Office Names Ken Peng as First CIO

Sep 1

Singapore Family Office Legal Services Expand with New Boutique Firm

Aug 28

B2C2 Family Office Expansion Strengthened by Jason Lai Appointment

Aug 18

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

The Hong Kong accounting qualification pipeline will continue receiving government support as authorities seek to strengthen the supply of professionals serving the city’s financial sector. Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau Under Secretary Joseph Chan said the government would continue backing the Qualification Programme operated by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The programme provides training across accounting, business and finance while d

REGULATION

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Institutional Investor Cash Allocations Surge as Geopolitical Risks Rise

Institutional investor cash allocations are rising sharply as asset owners respond to geopolitical uncertainty, inflation and changing expectations for global equity markets. A Marsh Investments survey of 430 asset owners managing a combined USD5.76tr found that 37.8% planned to increase cash allocations over the next 12 months, compared with just 9% in the previous year’s survey. Net intentions towards cash increased by 35.5 percentage points to 22%, the largest annual rise

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Private Equity Manager Selection Gains Importance as Return Gap Widens

Private equity manager selection remains critical for investors as wide differences in returns persist between the strongest and weakest-performing funds, according to research from private-markets platform Moonfare. The annual return gap between top- and bottom-quartile private equity managers averaged 19.2 percentage points between 2016 and 2026, compared with just 2.9 percentage points for large-cap equities. Past performance also provided limited certainty about future re

PRIVATE EQUITY

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Asia-Pacific Family Office Hospitality Investment Gains Momentum

Asia-Pacific family office hospitality investment is gaining momentum as private investors increase their exposure to real estate and seek opportunities across regional hotel markets. Hospitality has emerged as the leading real estate asset class for family office capital in Asia-Pacific, according to information released ahead of IHIF Asia in Hong Kong. Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2025 found that 44% of 150 family offices surveyed planned to increase their real estate expos

FAMILY OFFICES

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Hong Kong Climate Finance Disclosures Could Tighten for Banks

Hong Kong climate finance disclosures could become more extensive as the city’s financial regulator expands its framework for funding projects designed to reduce emissions and protect against climate risks. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority plans to survey banks in 2027 on their use of its sustainable finance taxonomy, with the findings potentially influencing future supervisory requirements, HKMA executive director Donald Chen said. The regulator earlier this month proposed e

REGULATION

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East Asia Trade Corridors and Supply Chains Target Greater Resilience

East Asia trade corridors will remain a regional priority as economic ministers seek to keep markets open and strengthen supply-chain resilience amid changing global economic conditions. The commitment was made at the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers’ Meeting in Pasay City, chaired by Philippine Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque. The combined nominal GDP of participating East Asia Summit economies reached USD69.6tr in 2025, underlining the economic scale of the group

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APAC Family Office Returns Lead Global Peers, Says Citi

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25th Sep 2026

Hong Kong Digital Green Bonds Could Reach USD2.6bn in Record Deal

ASEAN Next-Generation Wealth Clients Move Beyond Parents’ Banks

Bank of Singapore Donor-Advised Funds Platform Targets Family Philanthropy

EMEA Family Offices China Investment Plans Rise as Tensions Ease, Says Citi

HSBC Asia Family Wealth Advisory Names Francesca Chan as Regional Head

Hong Kong Indonesia Cross-Border Payments Move Closer Under QR Code Agreement

Singapore Listed Company Disclosure Rules Tighten from 2027

Hong Kong Family Business Succession Push Targets Asia’s Wealth Transfer

Deutsche Bank Hong Kong Wealth Growth Accelerates on Chinese Flows

Hong Kong Economic Growth Could Exceed 3% Under Five-Year Plan, Says Citi

Taiwan Asset Management Centre Plans Advance with Family Office Focus

Hong Kong CEPA Revision Could Give Foreign Firms Greater Mainland Access

EVENTS

INSIGHTS

PEOPLE MOVES

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

Raffles Family Office Taps Ex-Rwanda Official to Lead Africa-Asia Push

Raffles Family Office Names Ken Peng as First CIO

Singapore Family Office Legal Services Expand with New Boutique Firm

B2C2 Family Office Expansion Strengthened by Jason Lai Appointment

Hong Kong Accounting Qualification Programme Gains Continued Government Backing

Institutional Investor Cash Allocations Surge as Geopolitical Risks Rise

Private Equity Manager Selection Gains Importance as Return Gap Widens

Asia-Pacific Family Office Hospitality Investment Gains Momentum

Hong Kong Climate Finance Disclosures Could Tighten for Banks

East Asia Trade Corridors and Supply Chains Target Greater Resilience

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