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Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires
Why 17 people have held title of China’s richest person in past 27 years
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops rankings this year, but vibrant market makes them much more fluid than in US, Hurun says.
1 Aug 2026 - 5:08PM
China stock market
From property to portfolios: why Chinese families are walking away from homes
1 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
Wealth management
Sun Life targets Asia’s booming wealth transfer market with new platform
28 Jul 2026 - 6:58PM
China stock market
As Musk loses US$130b, Chinese chip and AI founders’ fortunes rise
Surging stocks of CXMT, Zhipu and MiniMax create billions in wealth as world’s first trillionaire loses status amid SpaceX’s plunge.
28 Jul 2026 - 7:30AM
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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, X, and xAI, became a trillionaire after SpaceX’s record US$75 billion initial public offering in June. Photo: DPA
China stock market
Trump or trap: should China’s stock market entice investors with ‘good bubbles’?
Analysts say China’s risk-averse financial policy is diverting capital to Wall Street, advising the building of ‘good bubbles’ to promote growth.
28 Jul 2026 - 6:04AM
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Wealth management
DBS survey shows Chinese investors eye Hong Kong, US to weather volatility
Stocks in mainland markets have underperformed this year, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 3.9 per cent year to date as of Wednesday.
22 Jul 2026 - 9:03PM
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Wealth management
Most ultra-rich expats plan to retire in Hong Kong, fuelled by financial perks
Two-thirds of the city’s ultra-rich expatriates wish to retire there because of financial benefits and career boosts, says St James’s Place.
9 Jul 2026 - 2:52PM
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Two-thirds of Hong Kong's ultra-rich expatriates said they plan to retire in the city due to strong financial benefits and boosts to their careers, according to a survey by St James's Place. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance
Hong Kong assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on renewed China appetite: SFC
Net fund inflows soared nearly 200 per cent, supported by a tech-led stock rally and a 30 per cent rise in capital allocated to the mainland.
2 Jul 2026 - 5:29PM
Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires
China’s millionaire growth lags the global average. Is the wealth boom over?
Global personal wealth rose at its fastest pace in nearly a decade last year, though China saw only modest gains, according to a new report.
30 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
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Millionaires, billionaires and trillionaires
What’s powering the rapid rise of Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy class?
The city’s ultra-wealthy population jumped by more than 26 per cent in 2025 – roughly one super-rich individual for every 412 residents.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
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ETFs
Is FOMO driving South Korean investors to Hong Kong to cash in on AI and chips?
Some South Korean retail investors are turning to Hong Kong’s leveraged semiconductor ETFs for higher AI-driven returns.
22 Jun 2026 - 6:18PM
Some South Korean investors are still looking to Hong Kong to invest in AI and semiconductors via ETFs despite Seoul's announcement on May 27 that it had lifted the single-stock leverage ban. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wealth management
Hong Kong gazettes tax break for fund manager bonuses to boost wealth hub role
The tax reform bill, which the government expects will attract talent to the city, is set to be read by lawmakers on June 24.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:41PM
Hong Kong property
US fintech firm iCapital doubles prime office space in Hong Kong
Company leases a 9,000 sq ft space in One IFC in Central, with an eye towards doubling its staff amid rising demand for wealth services.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:07AM
Wealth management
International firms bet big on Hong Kong’s US$2.95 trillion wealth hub status
City’s offshore wealth market is thriving as AXA and Standard Chartered target high-net-worth clients despite regulatory tightening.
8 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
Wealth management
Chinese successors assume control sooner as US$11 trillion wealth transfer looms
Asia-Pacific’s largest intergenerational wealth transfer in modern times is set to transpire over the next 20 to 30 years, UBS says.
12 May 2026 - 5:59PM
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China’s inheriting generation are stepping into responsibility within their families at a younger age, according to Swiss bank UBS which has predicted a US$11 trillion wealth transfer in the Asia-Pacific region over the next 30 years.
Wealth management
Why Singapore wealth-tech firms pick Hong Kong as their first overseas market
Chocolate Finance joins Syfe and Endowus in targeting the city’s wealthy population and idle savings.
4 May 2026 - 1:22PM
Family offices
How the Middle East war is boosting family offices, private banking in Hong Kong
Conflict prompts rich investors to diversify, boosting Hong Kong’s role as a hub for family offices and private banking.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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Banking & finance
HSBC stays the course in the Middle East despite war
The bank will continue to invest in the UAE, alongside India, China and Singapore, says Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
Surendra Rosha, co-CEO for Asia and the Middle East at HSBC. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Mainland China
Sketching a recovery: China puts next-gen art buyers in the frame amid slowdown
A US$83 trillion global wealth transfer in next two to three decades is beginning to reshape China’s art market: UBS.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:51AM
Turkey
As tensions rise, Middle Eastern money and travellers pivot to Hong Kong
Wealthy Gulf visitors are extending their stays in Hong Kong as investors from the region look to hedge risk and tap Asian markets.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
Wealth management
Hong Kong a ‘safe harbour’ for family wealth as global tensions rise: officials
City provides a stable platform for growth and deployment of capital amid ‘uncertainty and conflicts’, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:52PM
Banking & finance
Chinese banks outpace rivals in Hong Kong wealth growth, Huatai HK CEO says
Booming listings and rising outbound investment demand are accelerating growth for Chinese players, SFC data shows.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:31AM
Wang Lei, CEO of Huatai Financial. Photo: Handout
Chow Tai Fook
Bling it on: Chow Tai Fook’s US$115,000 gold AirPods case sparks online buzz
Gold gadgets and hair clips ignite discussion online as the jeweller looks to the ultra-rich to set the gold standard for luxury spending.
13 Mar 2026 - 1:02PM
Banking & finance
Deutsche Bank bets on Hong Kong boom as Asian billionaires look beyond US assets
Hong Kong is becoming a focal point for Asian billionaires seeking to pivot away from US exposure, Deutsche Bank’s private bank says.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:30AM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong family offices take long view despite Iran war, HKMA affiliate says
Survey shows family offices expanding risk management while maintaining strong investment exposure to Hong Kong and Asia.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:45PM
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