Singapore Wealth Longevity Fears Rise Among UHNW Families

Singapore wealth longevity is becoming a major concern, with two‑thirds of high‑net‑worth individuals fearing their wealth will not outlive their children, a Sun Life survey found.

About 75% said heirs are not financially prepared to manage inherited assets, while 59% worry about family disputes and 53% fear volatility eroding valuations.

Only around half are confident heirs will follow instructions on transferring or preserving assets.

The survey of 316 Singapore residents with at least USD1m in investible assets and more than 3,000 respondents across Asia highlights a looming USD5.8tr wealth transfer by 2030 as successors hesitate to take over responsibilities.