Entrepreneurs are looking beyond borders - what it means for wealth management
3rd October 2025
The latest HSBC Global Entrepreneurial Wealth report highlights a striking trend: nearly 60% of entrepreneurs are now diversifying their wealth internationally. For us at Brigantia, this isn’t just an abstract statistic - it reflects exactly what we’ve been seeing on the ground with our clients.
More and more entrepreneurs are relocating, setting up international businesses, or keeping their companies in their home markets while personally moving abroad. This creates both complexity and opportunity. Wealth is increasingly spread across multiple jurisdictions, and managing it properly requires the insight of a truly international wealth manager.
More and more entrepreneurs are relocating, setting up international businesses, or keeping their companies in their home markets while personally moving abroad. This creates both complexity and opportunity. Wealth is increasingly spread across multiple jurisdictions, and managing it properly requires the insight of a truly international wealth manager.
The international mindset
The report found that 57% of entrepreneurs are considering moving abroad, while almost half are looking to expand their business into new markets. At Brigantia, we’ve supported expats who are doing just that - from business owners opening operations in Asia and the Middle East, to individuals who’ve sold up and are starting new ventures overseas.
The reality is that borders don’t stop wealth from moving, but they do introduce layers of tax, regulatory, and structuring considerations that must be navigated carefully. For entrepreneurs with global ambitions, good advice can be the difference between building sustainable wealth and leaving money (or opportunity) on the table.
Positivity despite uncertainty
Encouragingly, 90% of entrepreneurs surveyed expect their personal wealth to grow, and only 1% thought their business prospects would worsen. Technology and AI were cited as major drivers of optimism, and we’ve seen this reflected in the kinds of businesses our clients are building and scaling today. The ability to leverage technology to grow globally has never been greater.
But optimism doesn’t remove the need for planning. Expansion into new markets, moving a family abroad, or passing a business to the next generation all bring questions that need careful answers.
The report found that 57% of entrepreneurs are considering moving abroad, while almost half are looking to expand their business into new markets. At Brigantia, we’ve supported expats who are doing just that - from business owners opening operations in Asia and the Middle East, to individuals who’ve sold up and are starting new ventures overseas.
The reality is that borders don’t stop wealth from moving, but they do introduce layers of tax, regulatory, and structuring considerations that must be navigated carefully. For entrepreneurs with global ambitions, good advice can be the difference between building sustainable wealth and leaving money (or opportunity) on the table.
Positivity despite uncertainty
Encouragingly, 90% of entrepreneurs surveyed expect their personal wealth to grow, and only 1% thought their business prospects would worsen. Technology and AI were cited as major drivers of optimism, and we’ve seen this reflected in the kinds of businesses our clients are building and scaling today. The ability to leverage technology to grow globally has never been greater.
But optimism doesn’t remove the need for planning. Expansion into new markets, moving a family abroad, or passing a business to the next generation all bring questions that need careful answers.
Succession and the next generation
The report also highlights succession planning as a top priority, with 78% of entrepreneurs having a plan in place. At Brigantia, we’ve long stressed that succession isn’t just about transferring assets; it’s about equipping the next generation with the financial fluency and resilience to carry a legacy forward.
Too often we see wealth transition as a purely transactional process - pass the business or the money on, and the job is done. In reality, the true challenge lies in preparing heirs to manage that responsibility wisely. The next generation will need more than paper credentials, they’ll need the ability to make sound decisions in uncertain environments.
What this means for expat entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs relocating to hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, or further afield, the message is clear: wealth is no longer confined to one jurisdiction, and neither should your wealth planning be. International diversification can create resilience and opportunity - but only if it’s backed by a clear strategy.
At Brigantia, we specialise in helping internationally minded entrepreneurs and families put that strategy in place. From structuring investments across borders, to succession planning, to building portfolios that reflect both global exposure and personal goals, we bring clarity to an increasingly complex landscape.
The shift is already happening - wealth is moving across borders at scale. The question for entrepreneurs is whether their financial planning is moving with it.
The report also highlights succession planning as a top priority, with 78% of entrepreneurs having a plan in place. At Brigantia, we’ve long stressed that succession isn’t just about transferring assets; it’s about equipping the next generation with the financial fluency and resilience to carry a legacy forward.
Too often we see wealth transition as a purely transactional process - pass the business or the money on, and the job is done. In reality, the true challenge lies in preparing heirs to manage that responsibility wisely. The next generation will need more than paper credentials, they’ll need the ability to make sound decisions in uncertain environments.
What this means for expat entrepreneurs
For entrepreneurs relocating to hubs like Singapore, Hong Kong, or further afield, the message is clear: wealth is no longer confined to one jurisdiction, and neither should your wealth planning be. International diversification can create resilience and opportunity - but only if it’s backed by a clear strategy.
At Brigantia, we specialise in helping internationally minded entrepreneurs and families put that strategy in place. From structuring investments across borders, to succession planning, to building portfolios that reflect both global exposure and personal goals, we bring clarity to an increasingly complex landscape.
The shift is already happening - wealth is moving across borders at scale. The question for entrepreneurs is whether their financial planning is moving with it.