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Latest news and features on wealth management, with a particular focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia.
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Aerospace: Geopolitics

Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.

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Banking & finance

Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Old lender, new twist: Shanghai Commercial Bank teams up with HashKey on card

Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s eMPF to hit fee-cut target 5 years early, saving US$6.4 billion

MPFA chairwoman Ayesha Macpherson Lau says digital system boosts returns as assets rise to US$196.5 billion.

A key advantage of the eMPF is cost savings from digitisation, says Ayesha Macpherson Lau. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Macroscope | As global spending needs grow and debt rises, business as usual won’t suffice

The increase in government debt means that nations must look elsewhere for funds required to meet socioeconomic needs.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Hong Kong’s MPF marks 25 years with strong returns, ‘growing public confidence’

Doubling of voluntary contributions reflects retirement scheme’s importance to local residents, MPFA chairwoman says.

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China stock market

New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds

The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.

A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, Photo: Simon Song
American Samoa

L&G Asset Management sees AI equity upside despite US$3 trillion debt concerns

‘We are defensive in terms of allocating to that particular sector,’ says Ben Bennett, L&G’s head of investment strategy in Asia.

Investing

China’s rich step up offshore bets as gold and insurance gain favour

China’s wealthy are shifting more of their portfolios offshore, as they seek to hedge slowing growth, policy risks and low yields at home.

Millionaires and billionaires

Mainland China’s billionaire count surges as BYD and Mixue bosses power gains

The combined wealth of mainland China’s billionaires soars 22 per cent to US$1.77 trillion; Hong Kong’s ultra-rich population rises.

Wang Chuanfu of BYD is among the tech sector’s biggest wealth gainers. Photo: Handout
Holistic approach to managing wealth.

BNP Paribas Wealth Management answers need for portfolios that navigate market volatility

Understanding the market helps investors build resilient, sustainable portfolios, seizing opportunities and minimising risk.

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As they navigate an ever-evolving, complex market of volatility and seemingly overwhelming choices, high-net-worth investors are increasingly seeking expert, timely advice and flexible, responsive wealth management. Photo: Shutterstock
Wealth: Alternative Investments

Could investing in China’s AI industry prove more lucrative than the US’?

Amid US fears of an AI bubble, experts argue that China’s home-grown innovation offers robust growth opportunities for investors.

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Wealth: Alternative Investments

Will tokenisation revolutionise Hong Kong’s financial landscape?

Tokenisation offers fractional ownership and faster trades, but regulatory clarity and market adoption remain challenges.

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Wealth: Alternative Investments

Vetting collectibles, such as whiskies and watches, is a serious business

The market is growing briskly, but vigilance is vital to ensure that assets are authenticated and carefully protected ahead of a sale.

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Fine art, like this triptych by Mark Bradford on display at Hong Kong’s Hauser & Wirth gallery, is just a more rarefied form of collectible. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s HK$19 trillion in bank deposits proves safe haven status: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says city’s goods exports have remained resilient despite tariff war.

International capital continues to show a strong interest in Hong Kong, according to finance chief Paul Chan. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Sun Life aims for global growth with new asset management hires

Sun Life unites asset management divisions, appoints top talent to drive global expansion and boost alternative investments.

Banking & finance

Asia-Pacific investors brace for market correction in 2026: survey

Top concerns include a potential tech bubble, geopolitical tensions and recession, according to Natixis.

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Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai: the rise of the ‘family office triangle’

The Asian century will not be written by governments alone but by family offices that can turn opportunity into enduring prosperity.

A woman walks on the Peak, with Hong Kong’s skyline in the background, on February 4. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s rich grow richer as stock boom lifts multimillionaires’ wealth, Citi says

The number of Hongkongers with at least HK$10 million in net assets edged up to 395,000, as a booming stock market offset property weakness.

Family offices

Hong Kong’s allure for rich families rises amid mainland China’s EV, AI growth

More family offices in Asia, Europe and Middle East see city’s value as link to mainland investments, founder of Swiss firm Club Estate says.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong renews contract for top market regulator Julia Leung

The CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission will stay on for at least two more years to see through a series of ongoing reforms.

Julia Leung Fung-yee, CEO of the Securities and Futures Commission, pictured at the commission’s office in Quarry Bay on December 15, 2022. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Standard Chartered tailors UAE offerings for wealthy Chinese residents

The United Arab Emirates is a growing hub for people who come to work, set up family offices and start businesses, bank’s wealth CEO says.

The bank’s moves in the UAE align with its overall strategy to promote wealth management as its growth engine. Photo: Jelly Tse
Auctions

Hong Kong’s autumn high jewellery auctions: rare gems and record-breaking sales

The season climaxes this month at Christie’s, with strong demand at Sotheby’s for jewels by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari.

Millionaires and billionaires

Hong Kong trails Dubai, Singapore in list of destinations for the rich

City ranks highly for business environment and family infrastructure, but trails some rivals in cultural elements, Savills says.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong central to Standard Chartered’s digital finance strategy: CEO

Fintech-friendly regulations have convinced the bank to anchor its digital-asset ventures in the city, Bill Winters says.

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sits down for an interview at the Post’s Hong Kong headquarters. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Investor shift from deposits to markets gathers speed: Invesco boss

‘There are a lot of cash deposits held by people in China that will find their way into the markets,’ Andrew Schlossberg says.

Andrew Schlossberg, Invesco president and CEO, pictured on November 4, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Banking & finance

Hong Kong roars ahead as top wealth hub, overtaking Singapore

Nearly 45 per cent of top global private banks say their affluent clients prefer Hong Kong over other wealth management centres: PWMA report.

Banking & finance

Franklin Templeton introduces tokenised money market fund in Hong Kong

The launch marks the first project under the HKMA’s Fintech 2030 strategy, aimed at introducing tokenisation products in the city.

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