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Investors move funds from Gulf to Asia as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
April 15, 2026
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The Gulf's traditional appeal as a safe haven for global wealth is being challenged by the war on Iran, prompting some of the world's wealthiest investors to relocate capital to Asia. Financial hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong are seeing increased interest, with lawyers reporting three times more enquiries about moving money and some investors transferring as much as $100 million in single transactions.
While ratings agencies say there is no clear evidence yet of major capital flight from the Gulf, they warn that prolonged conflict could accelerate wealth flows to Asia, potentially affecting property prices and living costs. Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from Singapore. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #IranWar #USIsraelWarOnIran #Singapore #HongKong #GulfEconomy #WealthShift #GlobalInvestors #SingaporeFinance #HongKongFinance #CapitalFlight #MiddleEastCrisis #PrivateWealth #FinancialMarkets
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