Effective from 5 July 2023, MAS has introduced revised conditions for Single-Family Offices (SFOs) interested in applying for the 13O/13U tax incentive schemes. The goal of these updated measures is to motivate SFOs to deploy their capital in a more purposeful manner, thereby fostering a purpose-driven approach that enhances the wealth management industry.

The Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) framework is an innovative and flexible investment fund structure that has gained prominence in the global financial landscape. Introduced in 2020 to facilitate the establishment and operation of investment funds.

Women are getting wealthier at a faster pace than men. According to a 2022 UBS report ("Women and Investing"), the growth in women's investible wealth has outpaced men's between 2016 and 2022.

The perception of art has evolved over the years. Beyond its cultural significance and aesthetic pleasure, art is increasingly becoming a working asset in wealth planning. In our latest publication, we deep dive into art financing – a fledging tool to unlock the value of art to enhance your wealth management strategy.

Hong Kong is poised to become a prime hub for family offices with its well-established financial infrastructure, competitive tax system and robust government support for the industry. Its unique location grants the city unparalleled access to Mainland China and seize opportunities arising from the Greater Bay Area. Find out what Hong Kong has to offer in our latest publication.

The family office landscape in Singapore has continued to flourish and expand with promising potential since our last publication “Singapore as an ideal location for a family office” in 2020. With updated guidelines and criteria for the tax incentive scheme, it is therefore timely for us to revisit this topic to navigate the considerations of setting up a family office in Singapore.

Private Placement Life Insurance, commonly referred to as PPLI, is a bespoke universal wealth planning tool for high-net-worth individuals and their families. As its name suggests, it is a sophisticated unit-linked life insurance contract that is offered on a private placement basis and thus tailored to each client’s unique needs.

With imminent rate hikes expected to take place this year, it is apt that we turn to analyse what has been happening with the yield curve recently and whether the yield curve will continue to flatten.

We often speak of the yield curve when it comes to bond investments. But why is the yield curve important to investors, and what does it tell us about the economy? In this edition of SingAlliance Answers, we delve into the yield curve as an economic indicator.

The advent of the digital age has given rise to an exciting new asset class, but many have yet to give much thought to the inclusion of digital assets in estate planning. Find out the key considerations and what one can do to ensure his/her digital assets will be transferred to the intended beneficiaries.

Following up on our introduction to digital assets, this edition of SingAlliance Answers narrows in on the world of stablecoins. Here, Derek Wong explores the usefulness of stablecoins and their different types.

With a rapidly evolving financial landscape, a family office can play a vital role in helping to navigate complex family needs. In this edition of SingAlliance Answers, Nikki Cheong breaks down what a family office is, the benefits it presents, and why Singapore is a preferred jurisdiction to establish one.

Trusts, a commonly used wealth planning structure in Anglo-Saxon jurisdictions, have been used for asset protection, tax planning purposes for centuries. Fast forward to today, using trust structures have been popular as family wealth becomes more complex, with assets being held in multiple jurisdictions.

In the 2nd edition of SingAlliance Answers, Jinsheng Tan (Portfolio Manager) uncovers the basics of investing in equity. Here, he expounds on 3 crucial steps in approaching this asset class through a systematic and disciplined manner.

Trusts and foundations are major features of succession planning. The question often asked is: which should I use?

What are digital assets? What are cryptocurrencies? Learn more about digital assets in this edition of SingAlliance Answers.

“Estate planning” has long been a buzzword in financial planning, it is the process of organising one’s assets and preparing a smooth transfer to loved ones, in the event of incapacitation or death.

Private jets have always been seen as the lifestyle of the rich and famous but there is also a myriad of reasons contributing to its appeal for both business and personal purposes.

While family offices have been well established in the US and Europe, its development is only nascent in Asia. The region experienced a boom in wealth creation largely in the last two generations, and as Asia is minting new ultra-wealthy individuals at a faster rate than any other in the world, there has been a surge in demand to preserve family legacy and wealth.