Goldman Sachs Upbeat on Wealth Outlook Amid China Scrutiny

Goldman Sachs upbeat on wealth outlook amid market worries over China’s tighter scrutiny

Goldman Sachs has remained upbeat about offshore wealth management despite concerns over Beijing’s tighter scrutiny of cross-border money flows. The Wall Street investment bank forecast wealth fee income at Standard Chartered and HSBC to grow 30 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, in 2026, while projecting 16 to 25 per cent growth for Singapore banks. “We continue to believe offshore wealth allocation by Chinese clients is driven primarily by diversification benefits and access to a broad...

By Yulu Ao