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news Scmp World 2026-06-01

Affluent Asian Parents Start Wealth Transfer Planning for Children as Young as Four

A survey reveals affluent parents in Hong Kong and mainland China begin wealth transfer planning for their children as early as age four, setting aside substantial liquid assets.


[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Affluent parents in Hong Kong and mainland China have begun wealth transfer planning when their children are as young as four, according to a new survey by DBS Hong Kong.  “DBS Treasures Affluent Family Survey 2026 – From Education to Inheritance: Planning for Children’s Future”, which polled families in Hong Kong and mainland China, found that parents set aside an average of HK$5mn in liquid assets for the next...

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