Hong Kong family office allocations are expected to increase toward private equity and digital assets over the next three years, according to a report by the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research. The study found rising interest in private credit and venture capital as family offices expand alternative investment exposure. Based on a survey of 101 family offices conducted between October 2024 and April 2025, 44% of respondents managed at least USD1bn. Hong K

Hong Kong stablecoin licence regime could include Standard Chartered, HSBC and crypto exchange OSL in the first batch of issuers under new digital‑asset rules. Local media reported the licences could be announced as early as next week under a framework introduced in August 2025. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has said only a limited number of licences will initially be granted. Reuters previously reported Standard Chartered’s Hong Kong unit was preparing a joint venture wit

Hong Kong IPO pipeline growth has prompted Morgan Stanley to hire contract staff to manage increased listing activity while keeping costs flexible. Reuters reported the bank recruited one‑year contractors for IPO due diligence work, with the support team numbering around 10 people. The hiring comes as Hong Kong’s listings market rebounds strongly, raising about USD37.4bn across 119 IPOs in 2025 to reclaim the global top ranking. Exchange data also showed a pipeline of 530 mai

FNZ APAC leadership appointment sees Peter Hiom named group head of Asia Pacific while retaining his role as group head of markets at the wealth technology platform. In the expanded position, Hiom will oversee strategy, growth and client delivery across the region. FNZ said the appointment forms part of a broader leadership reshuffle alongside Anthony Habis as group head of North America and Alasdair Munro as chief communications officer. The FNZ APAC leadership appointment s

Family office philanthropy strategy is evolving as wealth passes to younger generations who are embedding structured giving more deeply into governance frameworks. Swiss private bank Pictet estimates about 17,000 family offices worldwide control more than USD10tr in assets, with nearly three‑quarters managing families’ philanthropy and impact ambitions. The shift is being reinforced by the great wealth transfer projected to reach USD70tr by 2045, with Cerulli Associates estim

Hong Kong family office investment survey findings show 91% of surveyed family offices have already invested in the city, highlighting its role as a major regional wealth hub. The study surveyed 101 institutions and interviewed more than 30 industry stakeholders, finding that over 80% managed at least USD50m while 44% oversaw portfolios exceeding USD1bn. Hong Kong had more than 3,380 single‑family offices by the end of 2025, up more than 25% in two years. The Hong Kong family

KKR Asia infrastructure investing remains attractive despite infrastructure not acting as a traditional crisis safe haven, according to the firm’s global head of real assets Raj Agrawal. Investors suffered losses during both the global financial crisis and the COVID‑19 pandemic as assets such as toll roads, ports and airports were closely linked to economic cycles. KKR has since shifted its strategy toward assets with contracted cash flows and stronger downside protection, in

Deutsche Bank Asia wealth strategy is targeting affluent clients in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Philippines as investors diversify away from heavy US asset exposure. Senior executive Claudio de Sanctis said the shift creates strong opportunities for the lender’s private banking business, particularly in Hong Kong which he described as the region’s most dynamic wealth hub. Hong Kong and North Asian markets are expected to account for most of Deutsche Bank’s plann

Asian wealth shifting from Dubai is being discussed among family offices and wealthy investors after Iranian missile and drone attacks raised concerns about the Gulf’s stability. Advisers said several Dubai‑based clients each holding around USD50m in assets have sought advice on immediate transfers to Singapore or Hong Kong. Consultants and wealth managers reported new enquiries from 10 to 20 family offices and high‑net‑worth clients exploring relocation options. Analysts say

Haitong Shaw Investment partnership aims to support Chinese companies expanding overseas and seeking access to global capital markets. Haitong International Securities has partnered with Singapore‑based Shaw Investment APAC, a single‑family office managing about USD3bn in assets. The collaboration will facilitate outbound investments and cross‑border financing opportunities while leveraging Singapore’s role as a regional financial hub. The Haitong Shaw Investment partnership

HSBC Hong Kong work policy will require customer‑facing employees including traders and sales personnel to return to the office five days a week from April 1, ending pandemic‑era work‑from‑home flexibility. Managing directors and senior staff with direct reports must attend at least four days weekly, while other Hong Kong employees must attend three days. HSBC employs more than 20,000 people in Hong Kong. The updated HSBC Hong Kong work policy reflects a broader industry tren

Malaysia capital market master plan aims to expand the country’s financial market to between RM5.8tr and RM6.3tr(USD1.23tr–USD1.33tr) by 2030 from RM4.3tr in 2025. Securities Commission Malaysia said the fourth master plan focuses on market vibrancy, inclusivity, sustainability financing and regional opportunities. Measures include expanding retail participation, promoting ASEAN‑focused exchange‑traded funds and addressing sustainability financing needs. The Malaysia capital

Asian oil shock response measures are being introduced as governments attempt to limit the impact of Middle East conflict on fuel supplies and prices. South Korea plans to impose a domestic fuel price cap for the first time in nearly three decades, while Myanmar has begun rationing fuel for private vehicles following supply disruptions. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about one‑fifth of global oil and LNG shipments, has experienced severe disruption. Policymakers say th

Japan GDP growth Q4 2025 was revised higher as stronger capital expenditure and private consumption supported domestic demand. Revised figures showed annualised growth of 1.3%, compared with a preliminary estimate of 0.2%. Capital expenditure rose 1.3%, marking the strongest increase in a year, while private consumption was revised to a 0.3% gain. Separate data showed household spending fell 1.0% in January from a year earlier. Analysts warned the improved Japan GDP growth Q4

Technology for Change Asia summit organisers said the event will shift from artificial intelligence hype to practical deployment across industries. More than 600 business and government leaders attended the 2025 conference organised by Economist Impact. The 2026 programme will explore regulatory differences across Asia, scaling autonomous agents, the Greater Bay Area innovation ecosystem and smart mobility’s influence on global supply chains. Technology for Change Asia summit

Singapore Capital Asia investigation has resulted in the arrest of two directors of fund manager Capital Asia Investments as authorities intensify financial‑sector enforcement. Police and the Monetary Authority of Singapore seized more than SGD160m(USD119m) in assets during the probe into suspected money laundering and regulatory breaches. MAS said it identified serious control failings in the firm’s anti‑money laundering compliance. The Singapore Capital Asia investigation h

In This Issue: - Best practices to navigate family leadership transitions. - Governance 2.0: The framework balancing wealth transfer with generational readiness. Avoiding the "Cloning Error": Defining Skills for Tomorrow's World The most common succession pitfall stems from founders seeking mirror-image successors. Yet the skills required to build wealth from scratch rarely translate to preserving and growing it in today's digital, globalized economy. This "cloning error" doo

Hong Kong MPF contribution review is under way for the first time in more than a decade as authorities assess whether current income thresholds still reflect economic realities. MPF Schemes Authority chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau said the minimum monthly income level of HKD7,100(USD910) and maximum threshold of HKD30,000(USD3,840) no longer reflect rising wages and living costs. The authority has consulted more than 30 stakeholder groups and plans to submit recommendations

China female fund managers have risen to 1,110 as of March 6, representing about 26.7% of the country’s 4,150 active mutual fund managers, according to Wind Information data. Funds managed or co‑managed by women totalled RMB18.95tr(USD2.6tr), accounting for 51.06% of industry assets under management. Funds solely managed by women amounted to RMB6.83tr. Data cited by Bloomberg showed the number of China female fund managers increased from 1,088 a year earlier. Over the past ye

Asia family office philanthropy is being urged to mobilise larger pools of capital as the United Nations faces growing funding pressure. Commentators say fragmented giving can no longer address the widening SDG funding gap. UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned of an imminent financial collapse as unpaid dues and peacekeeping arrears increase. The OECD estimates the annual global SDG funding gap at USD3tr to USD4tr. With 74% of Asia‑Pacific family offices already e