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The demographics of wealth have undergone significant changes in Asia since World War II. Some key trends and shifts include...

In today's fast-evolving world, successful Indonesian families face more than just the challenge of preserving their wealth; they also need to inspire their Generation Z...

With scores of jurisdictions to choose from around the world, finding the one that will best meet your trust needs can be a challenge – but there are five key factors that can help with the decision...

New wealth is growing in Asia and that it will continue to be the case for the next few decades is an understatement.

Here, Carey Olsen counsel Rachel Yao examines the effectiveness of trusts or foundations in securing the long-term financial positions of high-net-worth families in Asia...

For high-net-worth Indian families with global assets, a Will alone is often insufficient to manage succession, governance and long-term wealth preservation. Trusts and structured family governance frameworks can help protect assets, reduce disputes and create continuity across generations and jurisdictions.

According to McKinsey analysis, between 2023 and 2030, ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families with personal financial assets more than USD50 million and high-net-worth...

Geopolitical instability is prompting ultra high net worth Asian families to reassess their wealth structures and consider diversifying their presence across established financial centres. Singapore and Hong Kong continue to attract international capital through robust legal frameworks, sophisticated private wealth ecosystems, and strategic access to global markets, while families increasingly adopt multi-hub strategies to manage risk and ensure long-term resilience.

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...

The recent judgment in Mustaq Ahmad v Providentia Wealth Management Ltd and others [2023] SGHCF 52 (Mustaq), the novel issue of whether a beneficiary of a trust has any right to disclosure of communications.

The Ministry of Finance (‘MOF') announced that, with effect from 9 May 2022, Additional Buyers' Stamp Duties (‘ABSD') at 35% will apply when Singapore residential properties are agreed to be sold to,...