Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub on China ties
Hong Kong’s rise is driven by Chinese assets and an IPO boom, while Switzerland remains diversified, attracting clients amid geopolitical uncertainty, a BCG report shows. Global cross-border wealth grew 8.4% to US$15.7 trillion.
FSTB: 36 family offices established or expanded in Hong Kong in the first four months of 2026
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) stated that 36 family offices have established or expanded their operations in Hong Kong in the first four months of this year, with approximately 160 more actively considering developing in Hong Kong — among them about 30 from Europe. The FSTB reiterated its goal of assisting at least 220 family offices in establishing or expanding their businesses in Hong Kong between 2026 and 2028.
Cover story: Art, family office, art investment
An exclusive interview with FOIHK Founding Chairman Leo Lai and Board Member Andy Yeung, discussing the defensive attributes and legacy value of art in family office asset allocation (eDigest / 新傳媒集團）.
HKIMR report: “Beyond Wealth: Advancing Hong Kong’s Family Office Ecosystem”
The Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR), the research arm of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF), released a new Applied Research report titled “Beyond Wealth: Advancing Hong Kong’s Family Office Ecosystem Through Philanthropy, Impact Investing, and Risk Management”.
Policy Address 2025: CIES property investment threshold lowered to HK$30 million
The Chief Executive announced relaxation of CIES requirements, lowering the residential property purchase threshold from HK$50 million to HK$30 million for qualifying investment calculation.
Over 200 family offices established in Hong Kong — ahead of target
The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau announced that over 200 family offices have established or expanded operations in Hong Kong with assistance from InvestHK, exceeding the performance target set in the 2022 Policy Address.
Last updated: 2026-07-30