Insights
Singapore and Hong Kong sharpen tax incentives in race for hedge fund, alternatives talent
Hong Kong and Singapore are refining tax incentives, fund structures, and regulatory positioning to attract global asset management talent amid shifting capital flows and rising demand for Asia-focused investment strategies. This is a strategic contest, not a winner-takes-all race.
Hong Kong builds strategic case for a gold hub
Hong Kong’s gold hub could diversify the city’s financial sector beyond traditional banking and IPOs while helping Mainland China advance RMB internationalisation, reserve diversification and gold market infrastructure. Its success will depend on liquidity, transparency, cross-border interoperability and credible governance amid geopolitical and sanctions-related pressures.
Taiwan’s big ambitions
Taiwan’s big ambition as Asia’s Next Asset Management Hub
Taiwan is positioning itself as a leading asset management center in Asia, joining Japan in a regional race to attract global investment. With bold regulatory reforms and market-opening initiatives, Taiwan has gained strong momentum, but significant challenges still lie ahead in its quest to become a top-tier financial hub.