Jean Low

The increase reflects concerns for issues such as the US fiscal outlook and heavy debt issuance

Advisers note that some clients are underestimating the scope, and have been slow to act

NSX is looking beyond its home market for growth, as private capital puts pressure on public listings globally, says its chief

Industry players say higher holdings of physical precious metals can supercharge Singapore’s gold hub ambitions

Tax treatment makes Singapore an attractive ownership base in Asia-Pacific

Cultivating local funds and talent pool entrenches the decision-makers who truly drive capital here

Swiss private bank sees inflation settling closer to 3% than 2%, keeping bond yields structurally higher over the next decade

Complex source-of-wealth checks can take months, but banks say straightforward cases take much less time

The Republic continues to emphasise transparency and strong governance as it sharpens its appeal as a well-regulated financial hub

The city-state’s lawyers, financial advisers and banks say impact is hard to evaluate, still in ‘early stages’