In the competitive arena of Asian financial hubs, Hong Kong and Singapore are contending for dominance as the preferred locations for family offices. They manage the wealth of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families from China and beyond. As regulatory scrutiny tightens in Singapore following significant money laundering cases, some of China’s affluent are redirecting their focus towards […]
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