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Norway’s 1.4 Trillion Dollar Wealth Fund Closed Its China Office and Consolidated in Singapore
Norway’s 1.4 Trillion Dollar Wealth Fund Closed Its China Office and Consolidated in Singapore. The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund quietly shut down a fifteen year presence in Shanghai, folding its China operations into a hub it had already been building in Singapore.
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Singapore Has a New Licensing Exemption Framework for Family Offices
Singapore’s revised licensing exemption framework for single family offices, generally shortened to SFOs, took effect on 15 June 2026, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The change replaces a system that had required many SFOs to seek an individual licensing exemption on a case by case basis, with a standardised, structure agnostic class exemption…
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Singapore’s Latest Play to Keep Asset Managers From Leaving
A tailored immigration route, a tax exemption still being finalised, and fresh capital for hedge fund managers, all announced on the same day, aimed squarely at closing the gap with Hong Kong.
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Are Investors Still Betting on Sustainable Finance in 2026
Are Investors Still Betting on Sustainable Finance, What the 2026 Data Actually Shows Markets and Trends Are Investors Still Betting on Sustainable Finance, What the 2026 Data Actually Shows After a rough 2025, the latest fund flow data suggests sustainable investing is finding its footing again, though not in the way the category originally expected…
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MAS Removes 5% Precious Metals Cap. What It Means for Singapore Family Offices
Singapore just made it easier for family offices and funds to hold physical gold and other precious metals without tripping over their own tax structure. MAS has removed the 5% cap on physical investment precious metals, and while the news has gone down well with the family office community, the general mood is closer to…
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MAS Unveils Three New Measures to Keep Singapore’s Asset Management Industry Competitive
A new tax exemption, a hedge fund investment programme, and a fresh immigration track for senior investment talent were all announced on the same day, months ahead of the usual Budget timeline.
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The GP LP Structure Explained, How Private Equity Funds Are Actually Built
A clear guide to the GP LP structure behind private equity funds, covering roles, economics, fund lifecycle, and where these funds are typically domiciled.
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AEOI Tax Filing Services, What They Cover and Why Getting It Right Matters
A clear guide to AEOI tax filing services, covering FATCA and CRS reporting obligations, key deadlines, common pitfalls, and the emerging Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. bligations, key deadlines, common pitfalls, and the emerging Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework. AEOI Tax Filing Services, What They Cover and Why Getting It Right Matters.
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The BVI VISTA Trust Explained, A Structure Built for Family Businesses
Special Trusts Act to hold family business shares without trustee interference. Trusts and Structuring The BVI VISTA Trust Explained, A Structure Built for Family Businesses Why the Virgin Islands Special Trusts Act quietly became one of the most popular tools for families who want to protect a business without handing control to a trustee. The…
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A Step by Step Guide to Setting Up a Single Family Office in Singapore
A practical, step by step guide to setting up a single family office in Singapore, covering structure, tax incentives, staffing requirements, timeline, and immigration considerations.
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China’s New 20 Percent Tax on Offshore Trusts Sends Wealthy Families Racing for Advice
China’s New 20 Percent Tax on Offshore Trusts Sends Wealthy Families Racing for Advice Beijing has finally spelled out how it will tax offshore trusts, and the answer has caught even seasoned advisors off guard. Wealthy Chinese families now have a fixed deadline to work out what they owe.
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Inside MAS’s Equity Market Development Programme, From Nine Managers to the First Fund on the Ground
Inside MAS’s Equity Market Development Programme, From Nine Managers to the First Fund on the Ground. When the Monetary Authority of Singapore set up its Equity Market Development Programme, the pitch was simple. Take a meaningful pool of public money, hand it to carefully selected asset managers, and use it to draw more capital and…
