Family offices
Wealthy Asians chasing returns pour US$25 billion into AI startups
For Asia’s elite, the allure of generational tech gains is outweighing the risks of a potential bubble
DBS sees wealthy European, US clients more interested in Asia
DBS and local rivals drew a combined S$77 billion in net new wealth money last year
AI investment boom leaves some Singapore family offices on the sidelines
Many want to prioritise the technology, but lack the access and know-how to turn interest into results
Super rich regain zest for Hong Kong as war stokes Gulf unease
The city’s new family offices rise 25% to 3,384 at the end of last year
‘First meaningful stress test’: Asia family offices weigh exit as Gulf conflict shakes Dubai’s wealth-hub allure
There has been an increase in inquiries to repatriate assets to Asia, especially Singapore
Hong Kong family offices plan more crypto, private markets exposure
The financial hub has sought to encourage more wealthy individuals and their families to anchor their investments in the city
Gulf wealth clients staying put for now, but Singapore may see inflows if conflict persists
Hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to remain resilient due to economic opportunities and infrastructure, say industry players
HSBC opens wealth centre at Singapore Land Tower amid premium pivot
It is the bank’s fourth and largest such facility in the city-state
More family offices turning to Hong Kong or Middle East for extra bases
Affluent clients bring lender close to US$52 billion in net new money in 2025
Why Asia’s family offices are moving to multi-hub models
Even as market access broadens, Singapore remains the centre for governance and oversight