Overview
- Boston Consulting Group’s Global Wealth Report, published Wednesday, shows Hong Kong held about US$2.9 trillion in cross‑border private assets in 2025, slightly above Switzerland.
- BCG says the rise was driven by large capital flows from mainland China, a recovery in listings on Hong Kong markets and sizable equity‑market gains that increased registered offshore assets.
- Hong Kong’s family‑office sector has grown rapidly, expanding roughly 25% since 2023 to about 3,384 offices by end‑2025, with a government‑commissioned Deloitte survey finding many manage at least US$10 million.
- Hong Kong officials are moving to widen tax advantages to more asset classes to retain and attract wealthy clients, a policy push that could reinforce the city’s competitive position.
- Despite the shift, Switzerland remains a major wealth center but faces scrutiny for financial opacity and estimated annual global tax revenue losses linked to Swiss avoidance activity, according to the Tax Justice Network.