Insights
Asian jurisdictions jostle to become the region’s gold hub
Asia’s gold market is entering a decisive phase. As Dubai, Shanghai, Singapore and Hong Kong advance their respective ambitions to become region’s gold hub, the greater opportunity may lie not in a single winner, but in a more connected Asian ecosystem that deepens liquidity, strengthens resilience, and builds institutional trust.
Singapore’ VCC funds: a “differentiating factor”
Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund structure has, in just five years, become globally competitive for a diverse array of investment strategies. It has become one of the city-state’s key differentiators as a global asset management hub.
Revitalising Singapore’s stock market
Singapore’s stock market has long been viewed as “boring”. Last August, the government established an equities market review group to explore solutions for rejuvenating the stock market. But initial measures announced thus far do not address fundamental issues.
Family office boom
Asia's family office boom drives wealth and innovation, attracting several countries competing to become a hub for them. However, it also presents some unique challenges.
Race for green finance hub
Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong are competing to become Asia’s green finance hub as trillions of dollars are expected to go into financing net zero transition.
A tale of two cities: Hong Kong and Singapore
Hong Kong’s Covid policy and US-China tensions have seen firms and talent move to Singapore. The city state is benefiting from the influx but also faces new challenges.