Family offices brace for volatile post-election period
Asia's family offices believe market volatility will dominate the coming few months, amid a fractious US presidential transition and resurging Covid-19 cases across the world.
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Political tensions, Covid-19 hasten wealth flow to Singapore
Wealthy families are setting up secondary offices in Singapore to diversify their exposure to risks, particularly in Hong Kong, and to avoid areas being badly affected by the pandemic.
How Asia’s family wealth transfers could bolster ESG
The increasing transfer of wealth between generations is could set the stage for increasing family office interest in ESG and sustainability.
How wealthy families intend to adapt their investing
The coming five years promise to see changes in leading family offices as they cater to wealth succession and a rising focus on sustainability.
Asian families shift priorities to community Covid relief
The pandemic has challenged local communities to such an extent that family offices are switching their priorities in terms of impact funding.
Family offices increasingly turning to Singapore over HK
Hong Kong's lack of stability is causing it to lose out to Singapore in the competition to manage and administer private family investments.
Capital flight from Hong Kong “set to spike”
Wealthy individuals are increasingly shifting assets out of the city and considering moving themselves elsewhere too, amid rising sanctions and lost confidence, say financial advisers.
Pandemic tests family office attraction to private equity
Volatile conditions temporarily limited a generally rising interest in private equity, but underlined a commitment to strategic asset allocation approaches, finds a new UBS report.
Family offices cautiously building private debt assets
The enthusiasm of executives at the managers for private debt is increasing, albeit carefully, amid the pandemic due to its returns profile and shorter lock-up period versus private equity.
Wealthy people losing faith with managers over fees
Capgemini’s latest report is a wake-up call for wealth managers as the heads of rich individuals are turned by big tech firms for information and value-added services.
Family offices learning from tech investment pitfalls
Events like the WeWork scandal and Uber's disappointing listing have clearly flagged the risks of piling into 'new economy' assets. Family offices in Asia seem to be taking note.
Asian family offices seeking alts, equity asset bargains
Asia’s ultra-rich say the worst is not over for markets, but they are carefully looking for opportunities to spend their cash, particularly in some private assets and Asia equities.
HK foreign firms seen staying despite security law fears
The national security law will tarnish the territory's financial credentials, but financial firms keen to expand in China are expected to maintain their presence in Hong Kong.
Distressed investors to seek Asia assets as Covid-19 relents
Distressed fund managers with the support of asset owners are beginning to seek Asia opportunities. They could start in the equity markets, before looking to assets like property.
Why investors are looking to post-Brexit UK property
Asian wealth investors appear largely unfazed by the noise surrounding the official departure of the UK from the European Union and are looking to buy properties in the country.
Outlook 2020: Will investors keep leaping into passive strategies?
We ask four experts whether high valuations and market uncertainties will push active investing back into investors' thoughts, or passive strategies will continue to gain traction.
Family offices survey Wework wreckage
In the aftermath of revelations about the co-working firm's poor governance, family office executives reflect on how private investments in disruptive companies should be made.
HK crisis may be a wake-up call for city’s PE plans
Hong Kong may struggle to become Asia’s private equity hub despite tax incentives thanks to the city's deep-rooted issues, suggest investment industry executives.
Why Taiwan’s new fund rules won't prevent “churning”
The local regulator is introducing new rules to discourage wealth managers from constantly shifting investor assets into new funds. But some believe the practice will continue.
Market Views: Who will be the winners from the US-China trade war?
The ongoing trade war between the US and China shows no signs of abating. While it's hurting many nations, some could benefit. Six experts say where the opportunities lie.
