Ponzi Fraud Alert: How a €1 Billion Literary Scheme
TL;DR Gérard Lhéritier's Aristophil scheme raised roughly €1 billion by selling fractional stakes in rare manuscripts before collapsing under fraud charges. The case highlights critical
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E.SUN Wealth Management Expands Beyond Banking
TL;DR E.SUN Financial Holding has appointed a McKinsey-trained executive to reposition its wealth management arm toward advisory-led, fee-based services. For Asia family office principals, the move
Meta AI Chip Production in September Signals Big Tech
TL;DR Meta is set to begin producing its own AI chip in September, reducing its reliance on suppliers such as Nvidia and lowering compute costs. For Asia
GPIF Asset Allocation Unchanged: What It Means for Yen
TL;DR Japan's government confirmed it has no plans to restructure GPIF's asset allocation, sending the yen lower against the dollar. Asia-Pacific family offices
Alternatives Allocation in Asia: 3 Gaps Family Offices Must
TL;DR Demand for alternative investments among Asia-Pacific family offices is high in 2026, but manager quality, regulatory structuring, and liquidity planning are failing to keep pace. Principals
CICC London Wealth Forum 2026 Signals Renewed Cross-Border
TL;DR CICC held its 2026 London Wealth Management Forum, addressing cross-border allocation, offshore structuring, and alternatives access for Chinese ultra-high-net-worth clients. The event signals growing institutional demand
AI Allocation Strategy 2026: Citi Wealth on the Next Phase
TL;DR Citi Wealth's 2026 outlook argues that AI returns will now favour deliberate allocation across infrastructure, enterprise software, and application monetisation layers. Asia family offices