Sunday, July 26, 2026

Fund managers relocate from Singapore to HK, but sustaining wealth crown demands more than tax breaks

A major recalibration is underway across Asia’s financial landscape. Following years of post-pandemic capital and talent migration toward Singapore, the tide is rapidly turning back toward Hong Kong. One of the catalysts is a series of landmark tax reforms to Hong Kong’s Unified Fund Exemption regime and carried interest framework. By introducing a retrospective 0 percent effective tax rate on qualifying carried interest and performance fees – applicable at both the corporate level and for individual portfolio managers – Hong Kong has executed a decisive policy maneuver.

  • Hong Kong is regaining financial talent and capital from Singapore due to significant tax reforms, particularly a 0% tax rate on carried interest and performance fees.
  • This strategic tax advantage has positioned Hong Kong to overtake Switzerland in global cross-border wealth management, attracting hedge funds and alternative asset managers.
  • To sustain its leading position, Hong Kong must go beyond tax breaks by expanding wealth connect schemes, streamlining services for family offices, and maintaining robust regulatory frameworks for digital assets and alternative credit.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Institutional adoption, Asset types, Emerging hubs, Asset manager initiatives, Alternative assets

Tags: #hongkong #singapore #taxreforms #wealthmanagement #fundmanagers #carriedinterest #digitalassets #privatecredit #venturecapital #alternativeassets

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