{
  "id": 2261558,
  "title": "Hedge fund stars spark race to cut taxes in Hong Kong, Singapore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hedge-fund-stars-spark-race-to-cut-taxes-in-hong-kong-singapore-2261558",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/hedge-fund-stars-spark-race-cut-taxes-hong-kong-singapore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore and Hong Kong's asset management industries are estimated to be worth more than US$5 trillion each, according to a report from Wednesday evening. During the evening, several leading financiers gathered in a ballroom at the Sofitel Hotel in Singapore to discuss the potential for cutting taxes on hedge fund stars and other managers. Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat of Singapore's Monetary Authority was the guest of honor for the event. Singapore has been actively attracting top talent in money management, with a recent move to introduce legislation that would exempt carried interest levies, which could result in millions of dollars in annual savings for high earners. The details of Singapore's proposed tax exemptions have not been fully disclosed, but the announcement has sparked excitement and speculation among the finance community. The move is seen as part of a broader competition between Singapore and Hong Kong to attract firms and individuals to their respective cities. While the specifics of Singapore's plan are still unclear, it appears to mirror Hong Kong's recent tax cuts on carried interest, which could be beneficial for high earners. The announcement has caused a flurry of activity among fund managers and tax consultants, with many companies and individuals seeking advice on how the new tax rules may impact them.",
  "summary": "Singapore and Hong Kong each boast asset management industries worth more than US$5 trillion",
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        "outlet": "The Business Times - Singapore",
        "title": "Hedge fund stars spark race to cut taxes in Hong Kong, Singapore",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hedge-fund-stars-spark-race-to-cut-taxes-in-hong-kong-singapore",
        "published": "2026-08-21T00:09:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}