Family offices private markets 2026 strategies are set to tilt further toward private markets and overseas assets, while next-generation leaders push for greater technology adoption, tighter risk controls and improved transparency, according to a Crain Currency report. People familiar with the discussions said family offices private markets 2026 allocations will remain active in public equities but become more selective in private credit and direct deals, favouring stronger u

Hong Kong wealth-transfer disputes are a growing concern among families, with 44% of respondents worried their wealth may not be passed on and 64% of high-net-worth respondents fearing inheritances could trigger family disputes, according to a Sun Life survey. About a third of respondents said their legacy goal is passing assets to the next generation, while 65% ranked safeguarding family financial stability as the top priority. Sun Life’s Christine Yeung said longer life exp

Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) has launched its first Singapore VCC fund for family offices, using the city’s Variable Capital Company structure, an umbrella regime that allows multiple ring-fenced sub-funds with distinct strategies. The fund will be run by UBP’s Singapore discretionary portfolio management team and can invest across public markets and alternatives, including hedge funds and private markets, while also allocating to third-party managers. UBP said it is targeting