Asia: Wealth Management

Hong Kong was ranked first in the Asia-Pacific region and third globally in the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 36 Report, published on 24 September by London-based think-tank Z/Yen and the China...

In February 2021, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had decided to permit resident individuals to make investments in the International Financial Services Centers (IFSC)...

In this bylined article, Corporate & Securities partner Hannah Ha highlights Hong Kong's pivotal role as an established international financial center, which is significantly supported by its highly regarded legal services industry.

At a time when more Asian families are building wealth across multiple countries, protecting that wealth has become just as important as growing it. Many successful families today manage businesses, investments, and properties across countries while they plan for future generations living around the world. When assets, businesses, and future generations are spread across different jurisdictions, choosing the right legal structure becomes an important part of long-term wealth planning.

Trust and company service providers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that extends far beyond traditional "know your customer" checks. From beneficial ownership registers to economic substance rules...

As one of the five founding members of ASEAN and the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), Thailand enjoys strong trade agreements with Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.

In our earlier article, we explored the role that discretionary family trusts play in succession planning. For many families, these structures are seen as a cornerstone of long‑term wealth preservation, providing a degree of protection from external claims.

One of the most emotionally charged questions in any property settlement is the treatment of inherited wealth. For a party who has received a significant bequest from a parent, or who expects to do so, the instinct is clear: this money came from my family and has nothing to do with the marriage. The law's answer is more nuanced and understanding it early can make a substantial difference to the outcome.

Hong Kong has introduced the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026, significantly expanding tax exemptions for funds and carried interest regimes. The reforms broaden eligible asset classes to include private credit, digital assets, and carbon credits, while streamlining compliance requirements and extending benefits to more investment professionals. These changes complement Hong Kong's broader initiatives to strengthen its position as the world's leading cross-border wealth management centre.

As geopolitical tensions rise and regulatory landscapes shift, wealthy families are abandoning traditional single-jurisdiction structures in favor of multi-hub family offices that span borders.

Trust and company service providers face an increasingly complex regulatory landscape that extends far beyond traditional "know your customer" checks. From beneficial ownership registers to economic substance rules...

On 13 August 2025, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a circular clarifying that person(s) resident in India may open and maintain foreign currency accounts...