
Inheritance, Sale, Gift: Before transferring property, you must think clearly about these three things
If you stay in this line long enough, you'll discover one thing: many parents dedicate their lives to their children, only to see hundreds of thousands, or even millions, disappear for no reason during the transfer process. It's not because they don't love them; it's because no one tells them that choosing the wrong transfer method can lead to...

Wealth Havens Under Geopolitics: Not Only Should Eggs Be Diversified, But the Basket- Carriers Should Also Have Backup Landing Spots
Some things sound like needless worrying during peaceful times, but as you continue with wealth planning, you'll gradually understand: the real risk isn't always "how much the market drops," but rather "you suddenly being unable to act on that day." I often talk with business owners late into the night...

The Balancing Art of Family Wealth Succession
In estate planning consultations, I recently met with Mr. B. He holds approximately NT$60 million in liquid assets and is considering how to properly arrange for his two...

Even the best trust agreement can go wrong? Bosses, the one piece of paper you're missing is the "Letter of Intent."
Many bosses, when discussing family trusts, often tell me something very direct: "Consultant, the contract is written densely, I understand every word, but when they all come together, why does it... lack that certain something." I completely understand this sentiment. Trust agreements are inherently...

Offshore Trusts (Part 1): Advanced Structures for Cross-Border Asset Governance and Key Compliance Practices
In cross-border asset allocation and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, trusts are often used for risk isolation, managing distribution pacing, and family governance. However, there is still a misconception in the market that trusts mean "assets are invisible" or "information can be completely isolated." Matters such as...

What is Venture Capital (VC)? Understanding Angel Investors, VCs, Growth Equity, and IPOs through Uber's Growth Story: Capital Isn't Magic, It's a Relay Race
Many people hear "Venture Capital (VC)" and immediately think of: high growth, high returns, soaring valuations, and finally, ringing the bell for an IPO – like a fast-paced blockbuster movie. But the early-stage market is more like a marathon: what truly widens the gap is often not who talks better...

From Switzerland to Singapore, then back to Taiwan: Why has EAM become the new standard for high-net-worth families?
Some business owners have told me something very true: "My assets are all there on paper, my accounts haven't decreased, but I just feel like – no one is really 'managing' it." He wasn't complaining that the bank was unprofessional or that his financial advisor wasn't trying hard enough. More often than not, ...

Hengpu Viewpoint: True wealth inheritance is never just about leaving money behind
The inheritance of assets should not be merely a distribution game. When assets reach the "family enterprise" threshold, the most common anxiety for founders is not "how to divide the money," but "how to manage the family." In the context of high-net-worth families,...

Hengpu Viewpoint | After the Framework: How a Good "Wealth Blueprint" Determines the Height and Stability of Your Assets?
What does that "blueprint" actually look like? Hengpu's wealth blueprint is actually three-layered. Continuing from our last conversation: a financial advisor shouldn't just be someone who rushes in with a cart full of bricks (products), but rather someone who sits down first and clearly draws the "wealth..."

Hengpu Insights | Financial advisors shouldn't be salespeople, but rather your "wealth architects."
Many people who seek financial advisors fear the question, "What product will I be sold this time?" To be honest, this fear is normal and extremely common. Because once the conversation begins, the script is usually set – they start looking for products, discussing interest rates, showing…