Rising costs and family disputes are driving an increase in family office closures, advisers say, even as the sector continues to expand in the United States. There were nearly 3,200 single-family offices in 2024 managing USD1.3tr, according to Deloitte estimates, but for some families the overheads are increasingly outweighing the benefits, particularly those with USD250m to USD750m in assets. Advisers point to intense competition for experienced staff pushing up compensatio

From “Don’t Lose Grandfather’s Money” to “Let’s Build the Future” Family offices in Hong Kong and Asia are steadily shifting from a pure capital‑preservation mindset toward a more creative deployment of capital . Instead of only asking “How do we avoid loss?”, many are also asking “What new engines of wealth and influence can we build?” Global and APAC surveys show rising allocations to private markets, growth equity and direct deals, especially where families can contribute

Asia family office hubs are accelerating their professionalisation as newly wealthy entrepreneurs establish dedicated organisations and compete for experienced talent, according to a compensation benchmark report by KPMG Private Enterprise and recruiter Agreus. The study was based on an online survey of 585 family-office professionals ranging from personal assistants to principals, alongside 20 in-depth interviews with senior leaders worldwide. Singapore and Hong Kong continu

The World Family Office Forum Asia opens on 9–10 October at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, bringing together family principals, single and multi-family office leaders, and advisers for two days of private discussions focused on governance and investment strategy. The event, organised by Connect Group, aims for at least 70% participation from family offices to ensure peer-led dialogue. The sixth edition will feature sessions on global investment trends, public market allocations

Singapore family office boom is prompting a new certification programme to train lawyers in advisory roles, set to launch in 2026 as...