The Global-Asia Family Office Summit 2026 – Partners Forum will be held in Singapore on Oct. 6, bringing together family principals, investors, entrepreneurs and industry specialists to examine priorities shaping family capital. The event at the Grand Hyatt Singapore will focus on investment strategies, wealth governance and approaches to managing capital across generations. Organisers said participants will hear directly from family principals and practitioners with experien

Asia millionaire migration is increasing demand for second passports and overseas residency as wealthy families incorporate geographic diversification into broader wealth and succession strategies. An estimated 165,000 millionaires could relocate globally in 2026, compared with a record 142,000 expected in 2025, according to private wealth migration estimates. Singapore has become a major destination for internationally mobile wealth, supported by its private banking, asset m

Family office impact investing is increasing as younger wealth holders seek measurable social and environmental outcomes alongside competitive financial returns. A report by The Venture Network and 220dots said traditional philanthropy remains widespread, with 71% of family offices globally supporting charitable activities. However, many families are expanding into investments designed to generate both financial performance and broader societal benefits. Global impact investi

Thailand family offices are expanding as rising private wealth increases demand for specialised investment management, succession planning, tax structuring and philanthropic services. A recent report said affluent families are increasingly adopting formal family office structures to manage more complex financial needs and preserve capital across generations. Thailand's growing wealthy population, expanding middle class and continued foreign investment are creating favourable

Family business succession should focus on developing capable stewards rather than automatically transferring management control to an heir, according to Angela Koh, UOB Private Bank's head of wealth planning and family office advisory services. Koh said future leaders need sound judgement, emotional maturity, resilience and a commitment to preserve and grow family capital. Families can reduce conflict by separating ownership from management and creating clear governance stru

Paragon family office coverage is expanding following the appointment of Thitaree “Pat” Natthikawong as vice-president and partner at Singapore-based wealth management boutique Paragon Capital Management. Natthikawong brings experience in fund distribution, capital raising and merchant banking across Southeast Asia, supported by relationships in Singapore, Hong Kong and other regional financial centres. Paragon said her network and Thailand-focused expertise would strengthen

Kaohsiung family offices are playing an increasingly important role in Taiwan's ambition to become a leading Asian asset management centre, with banks in the city's financial zone now advising 189 family offices. The Financial Supervisory Commission said these family offices oversee NTD91.5bn (USD2.8bn) in assets. During the zone's first year, 57 financial institutions, including banks, insurers and investment firms, established operations. Banks are also serving 427 wealth m

Singapore assets under management increased 10% during 2025 to SGD6.7tr (USD5.2tr), supported by stronger financial markets and rising international capital inflows, according to a Monetary Authority of Singapore survey. Traditional asset classes, including equities and bonds, expanded 9%, while alternative investments such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds and real estate grew 0.4%. Overseas investors accounted for 76% of assets, with 88% invested international

Taiwan family offices are increasingly turning to Singapore to institutionalise wealth, expand internationally and prepare for intergenerational succession as Taiwan's AI-driven economic boom creates a new generation of ultra-high-net-worth families. Wealth managers and legal advisers reported a sharp increase in enquiries over the past year for trusts, single-family offices, variable capital companies and investment fund structures. KGP Legal said it had received more than 1

Family office governance must become more structured if wealthy families are to achieve successful intergenerational transitions, according to executives speaking at the VCCircle Family Office Summit 2026. Panellists said many family offices are increasingly separating ownership from day-to-day management by appointing chief investment officers and adopting formal investment policy statements, family constitutions and dispute-resolution mechanisms. Younger generations are als

A Hong Kong family office yacht investment by TGG Group will support Central Yacht’s expansion across China’s Greater Bay Area and the development of vessels tailored to Asian owners. TGG Group, the single-family office led by Barry Lau, has invested in the yacht designer, builder and operator, with Lau joining Central Yacht as a partner. The agreement combines TGG’s capital and regional commercial network with Central Yacht’s experience in owner representation, new-build sup

Global wealthy families are increasingly spreading assets, businesses and residency rights across multiple jurisdictions as geopolitical uncertainty and tax reforms reshape international wealth planning. The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026 ranked the United Arab Emirates as the world’s most competitive destination for internationally mobile wealth with a score of 85.3. Singapore placed second, followed by New Zealand, the Cayman Islands and Cyprus. Henley & Partne

RBC Wealth Management Asia has appointed six senior private bankers across Hong Kong and Singapore as competition intensifies for experienced relationship managers serving wealthy Asian clients. In Hong Kong, the firm appointed Ivy Ma as executive director, Jackson Huang as director and Malcolm Chai as associate director. Ma joins from Standard Chartered, while Huang previously worked at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, DBS, Julius Baer and Goldman Sachs. Chai arrives from UBS. In Sing

Singapore investment tax cuts are under consideration as Hong Kong strengthens its appeal to global fund managers, private equity firms and family offices while attracting senior finance professionals back to the city. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is consulting the investment industry about possible reductions amid concern that Hong Kong’s proposed reforms could improve its competitiveness. Hong Kong plans to broaden the definition of investment funds, ease tax exempti

The Peter Lee family office is accelerating its expansion into Central Asia through planned investments exceeding USD1bn in green energy projects in Kazakhstan. Alan Chan Ying-lung, managing partner of Full Vision Capital, the family office of Henderson Land Development co-chairman and managing director Peter Lee Ka-kit, said the firm is advancing projects in Astana involving sustainable aviation fuel, smart energy storage and related clean technologies. Trial production usin

Sports investments Asia are accelerating as wealthy families, institutional investors and private equity firms increasingly acquire minority stakes in sports teams, leagues and sports technology businesses rather than traditional sponsorship rights. According to LSEG data, Asia-Pacific sports mergers and acquisitions reached a record USD3.69bn during the year to 13 July, more than 12 times the level recorded a year earlier, while global sports M&A remained broadly stable at U

Chinese wealth diversification continues to support demand for overseas investments, with around half of affluent mainland Chinese investors planning to increase allocations to Hong Kong and US markets during the next 12 months, according to a DBS survey. The poll of 1,617 investors across mainland China and Hong Kong found that 51% of mainland respondents intended to increase exposure to Hong Kong, while 41% favoured US assets. Domestic markets remained important, attracting

Singapore family offices could benefit from revised investment incentives as the Monetary Authority of Singapore reviews tax concessions while Hong Kong expands measures to attract global wealth managers. According to the Financial Times, the MAS is considering changes to its 10% fund manager tax concession and additional measures to reduce operating costs for investment funds. The review comes as Hong Kong proposes broader preferential tax treatment covering funds, family-ow

UOB Private Bank Hong Kong has appointed Judy Chan as managing director for Hong Kong as the Singapore-based lender continues expanding its wealth management capabilities across Asia. Effective from July 2026, Chan will oversee client coverage, team leadership and the delivery of wealth solutions for high-net-worth individuals while strengthening client engagement and the bank's presence in Hong Kong. She will report to Chew Mun Yew, head of Group Private Bank. Chan brings ne

Hong Kong family offices are attracting increasing interest from wealthy European families seeking a strategic base for investing across Asia, according to BNP Paribas, as two-way capital flows between Europe and mainland China continue to strengthen. Lemuel Lee, the bank's head of wealth management in Hong Kong, said affluent European clients are increasingly viewing the city as an ideal location for conducting due diligence, sourcing investment opportunities and negotiating