Analysis

As compliance costs balloon and digital platforms disrupt traditional channels, private banks face a brutal calculus: Do EAMs deliver enough net new money to justify the risks?

A new wave of mainland tech unicorns and Southeast Asian giants are rushing to list on HKEX, minting fresh billionaires overnight.

The tower's newest tenants reveal where industry leaders see the most compelling opportunities in the region's rapidly evolving wealth landscape.

The report, which surveyed 360 family offices worldwide—including 76 from APAC—found that 65% of APAC families have formal succession plans, significantly higher than the global average (54%).

As markets grow more complex, a BlackRock survey suggests family offices that master alternative assets, strategic partnerships, and selective technology adoption will be best positioned to preserve and grow multigenerational wealth.

Asia’s exporters and equity markets face mounting pressure as Donald Trump’s campaign pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs - dubbed "Liberation Day" levies - spark warnings from top private banks.

A recent HSBC survey reveals a striking divergence: 27% of respondents view geopolitics as a leading investment risk, while 22% believe it offers lucrative opportunities.

Asian women are accumulating wealth at a record pace, but gender gaps and financial barriers continue to limit their investment potential.

Recent Chinese policies lift artificial intelligence (AI) and platform equities, while bond issuance boosts fixed income opportunities, says Bank of Singapore.

Wealthy individuals are expanding globally, diversifying assets and residencies to navigate geopolitical shifts and maximise returns, according to a recent HSBC report.

Wealth managers are embracing personalisation as client demand rises, with technology and transparency the key drivers of this shift, shows research from MSCI.

Intergenerational wealth transfer is driving Asia Pacific's younger investors to seek digital solutions and Artificial intelligence-led financial advice.