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Latest news and features on wealth management, with a particular focus on Hong Kong, mainland China and Asia.
A view of Central on November 14, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

US asset manager Federated Hermes moves ahead with Hong Kong office plan

Office in city is ‘vital’ to service financial institutions ‘where they’re seeing a lot of their growth’, executive says.

Insurance

Wealthy investors propel Hong Kong life insurance sales to another peak

China economy

Opinion | How generational wealth transfer will reshape China’s economy

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Banking & finance

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high Hong Kong, mainland China growth

It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.

People take photos of the Merlion statue in the Marina Bay area in Singapore on June 30, 2020. Photo: AP Photo
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Financial services providers are emerging as a new force in the city’s retail property leasing space, analysts say.

Banking & finance

What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?

HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

MPF assets reach record high of US$199 billion amid Hong Kong stock market rally

Each of the MPF’s 4.79 million members recorded an average of HK$323,590 in their account at the end of 2025.

The Mandatory Provident Fund’s total asset grew by HK$290 billion, or 20 per cent, from HK$1.29 trillion at the end of 2024. Photo: SCMP
Banking & finance

China’s wealthy swap real estate for insurance, gold as retirement looms

Declining returns on property are prompting China’s affluent to diversify their investments, including high-value insurance policies and gold.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s affluent investors are multimillionaires by 39: HSBC survey

HSBC, the city’s biggest lender, saw double-digit growth in the number of Hong Kong-dollar multimillionaires in 2025.

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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Two crew members walk past business jets in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in China

Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings.

A 12-metre-tall sculpture of Ultraman Zero stands at an Ultraman-themed venue inside Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park in Shanghai in July 2022. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

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

The 75-year-old lender will work with the newly listed digital asset exchange to issue a co-branded Visa card for HashKey traders.

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.

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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People walk near screens showing stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai, on April 14. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

Commuters walk in Central on October 20, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
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.

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.

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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.

As economic headwinds persist, China’s wealthy are becoming more cautious, using gold and insurance to preserve capital. Photo: XInhua
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.

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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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Visitors watch robots fight at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, in July. Photo: EPA
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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The Securities and Futures Commission is one of the Hong Kong government bodies looking to expand its use of tokenisation. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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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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.

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.

Sun Life Financial’s headquarters in Toronto. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

An electronic board at the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai showing the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock indices. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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