Southeast Asia family conglomerates remain central to the region’s economic landscape, particularly in Indonesia and the Philippines, but must adapt as returns weaken, Singapore’s Business Times reported, citing academics and advisers. Experts highlighted three urgent priorities: expanding into growth sectors, introducing professional leadership, and strengthening early succession planning. An EY-Parthenon analysis of 36 listed regional conglomerates showed that average annua

Fears of an Asia third-generation wealth curse are prompting wealthy families across the region to overhaul succession plans, UOB Private Bank said. Angela Koh, head of wealth planning and family office advisory, noted that equal share distribution is falling out of favour due to risks of rival leadership and disputes, driving greater adoption of trusts that cast heirs as stewards. She said younger members are also reshaping philanthropy in response to the Asia third-generati