Withers, the law firm, has announced the launch of Withers Consulting Group (WCG), an independent international consultancy business dedicated to helping family offices and entrepreneurs with their strategic planning.

Nicolas Duchene, managing director of Reyl Private Office and chief executive officer for Reyl Singapore, talks to Hubbis about the firm’s business and growth objectives in the region, plus about the opportunities for clients looking to invest in Asia.

Alex Jagmetti, head of Asia Pacific at Gonet & Cie Group, talks to Hubbis about the Asian ambitions and strategy of this boutique Swiss firm, which is among the more recent arrivals in the region, as it looks to find its niche via a tailored approach that involves adapting to the local environment.

A family office survey by J.P. Morgan Private Bank showed that 73% of those firms researched see preserving wealth as the most important aspect of managing investments, with 22% identifying maximising returns as highly important.

UBS has made two senior appointments for its ultra high net worth and global family office businesses in Asia.

Family offices are set to boom in Asia over the next few years, according to a new study by UBS and Campden.

In a bid to expand its business in India, Altamount Capital Management has opened its third office, in Bengaluru, catering to ultra-wealthy families in the local region.

Marcel Kreis of Credit Suisse Private Banking reveals some of his current strategic objectives, including an increasing focus on Greater China, as well as facilitating the growing interest among clients in philanthropy.

Paul Smith of Triple A Partners discusses some key issues and considerations for high net worth individuals in how they manage their wealth, and looks at ways for clients to “professionalise” the process.

RBS Coutts has strengthened its regional offering by hiring Roger Low to spearhead the newly-established Coutts Institute in Asia.

Citi Private Bank has made two announcements as it looks to enhance its offering to clients in Asia.

In a bid to expand its family office services along with its offering for ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients, Credit Suisse Private Banking is opening its first-ever family office hub.

Forbes Private Capital Group, the private investment network, has opened for business in Asia to help wealthy families and other investors worldwide identify unique investment opportunities in the region.

Sidney Sze of the Society of Registered Financial Planners explains the basic structure of family offices, including the key features and benefits for wealthy clients.

Marco Bardelli of BDG Singapore Private discusses some of the key changes and trends in the way advisers are servicing ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs).

Marco Bardelli of BDG Singapore Private explains what structure and style of advisory services are needed to successfully service ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs).