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The world's private wealth needs a safe home especially with volatile and uncertain economies.

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...

To continue a Mareva injunction pending an appeal, an appellant must show that (i) it has a good arguable appeal; and (ii) there was a real risk of dissipation in the current circumstances.

Owning a hotel or resort may be a dream. Once you have fallen in love with a project, which is often a prerequisite, there is much to consider such as location, segment, size, service concept,

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.

Family businesses are a unique force in the global economy, built on a foundation of loyalty, shared history, and long-term vision. Yet, this incredible strength - the family bond itself - is also their greatest...

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...

Back in 2016, the Singapore government announced that a new flexible investment fund structure called OEIC will be introduced.

Singapore's position as a global financial hub brings heightened scrutiny to anti-money laundering compliance, with enforcement agencies demanding more robust verification systems and source of wealth assessments.

Singapore's Monetary Authority has introduced a comprehensive new regulatory framework for single family offices, replacing the previous corporate group-based exemption system with a structure-agnostic notification-based approach.

The Singapore 2020 Budget has introduced a suite of timely and welcomed initiatives to support Singapore's economy, especially in light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak.

On 16 Feb 2024, the Singapore Government announced in its 2024 Budget that it would extend the tax exemption schemes under S13D, S13O and S13U of the Income Tax Act 1947 ("ITA") for fund vehicles managed by Singapore-based fund managers from 2025 onwards.

The trend towards economic nationalism, along with heightened global political instability, has given rise to increased risks and uncertainties for individuals and businesses worldwide, in respect of their assets and investments whether held onshore or offshore

Singapore has a well-earned reputation as one of the world's most competitive economies. The country's gross national income increased to USD 66,176 per capita in 2021.

With the proliferation of family offices in Singapore, more questions on effective family governance have been raised.