High net worth individuals

French senators warn of wealth ‘black box’ in tax system

The issue is likely to factor in elections next year to determine Macron’s successor

“The biggest trend that we are seeing, and specifically even more recently in Singapore and the broader APAC region, is it is no longer should I do alternatives, it is how I should do alternatives”, said Jeff McGoey, Chief Operating Officer at iCapital with an exclusive interview with The Business Times.

iCapital strengthens Apac presence as demand for alternatives surges among wealthy investors

Singapore’s wealthy are no longer asking whether to invest in alternatives – they want to know how: COO

A residence in Vicolo delle Orsoline, Rome, Italy.
SOCIETY

How the ultra-rich buy property

Brokers share insights and bust a couple of myths about the hallmarks of super prime residential transactions

The expansion will increase the presence of DBS Treasures' wealth management centres in Singapore by 50%.

DBS to open 18 new and 36 upgraded wealth centres across Apac by 2027

First centre expected to open in Q3 2026; will roll out in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia and Taiwan

Source of wealth establishment processes are typically the most time-intensive elements in onboarding ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Battle for Asia’s ultra-rich: ‘Singapore can’t afford to keep losing clients to Dubai, Hong Kong’

The city-state is racing to remove procedural friction as the battle for the ultra-rich intensifies

What makes an insurance product a universal life plan?

High-net-worth insurance as a multi-generational wealth planning tool

Amidst the US$6 Trillion Wealth Transfer, high-net-worth families are increasingly using Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance in their multi-generational wealth strategies. Find out how and why.

In 2025, the Bank of Singapore's family office and wealth advisory team registered a record number of client engagements globally.

Bank of Singapore strengthens family office, wealth advisory team to support UHNW demand

Ultra-high-net-worth clients are a ‘key growth segment’, says the bank

Dubai has assembled a powerful formula for attracting wealth, but the ongoing Gulf conflict has put geopolitical risk back at the centre of investors' minds.
THE BROAD VIEW

As war unsettles the Gulf, wealthy families reassess where to place capital and relocate

The UAE has long drawn mobile wealth and global talent, but investors may now be considering Singapore and Hong Kong

In Asean, where many family businesses are transitioning from founder-led leadership to sibling partnerships, it is important to build strong governance foundations.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why family enterprises must move from ‘paper boards’ to real boards

Without strong governance structures, the board becomes the stage for conflict