Family office dealmaking 2025 slowed sharply in the first half as economic and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on risk appetite, PwC said in its Global Family Office Deals Study 2025. The report tracked more than 20,000 entities and found deal activity fell to about 7,199 transactions worth USD439.6bn, the lowest volume in a decade, after a brief rebound in late 2024. Exits declined in number, though proceeds rose for a second straight half-year, signalling selective cashing

Asia family offices 2026 are set to become a major growth engine as expanding regional wealth drives higher allocations to private markets, according to a new outlook report. The report said private equity, venture capital and real assets are expected to remain core holdings, while Asia family offices 2026 will place greater emphasis on governance, risk management and reporting amid tougher market conditions and rising regulatory scrutiny. The United Arab Emirates is forecast