Malaysia's new single-family office (SFO) scheme appears to be gaining traction, with wealthy families actively pursuing opportunities to establish operations in the country, according to the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SCM).
Family offices
The family office segment is expanding fast in Asia, driven both by rich individuals’ needs to manage and pass on their wealth and by a growing interest among the global affluent to invest in the region.
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Family offices will find enhanced investment opportunities through Singapore's revamped Global Investor Programme, which creates tax incentives while strengthening the city-state's position as a wealth management hub.
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The insurance group sees opportunities to increase private debt in its portfolio mix.
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