Asia-Pacific Family Office Returns Outpace Global Peers, Citi Survey Finds

Asia-Pacific family office returns are outperforming global peers, with more than a quarter reporting portfolio gains above 15% through mid-2026, according to Citi Wealth’s annual survey.

The research covered 351 family offices across 41 countries and found around 22% of Asia-Pacific respondents targeted annual returns above 15%, nearly twice the global proportion.

Direct investing is particularly prominent in the region, with 79% of respondents participating in direct investments, the highest proportion among the regions surveyed.

Artificial intelligence was the leading sector focus, cited by 80%, alongside healthcare, robotics and software.

Some 62% used active management and 49% employed hedging strategies.

Succession and internationalisation are also reshaping requirements. Nearly one-third expect leadership transitions within five years, while 38% anticipate greater globalisation of family wealth, potentially increasing demand for sophisticated cross-border tax, regulatory and wealth-management expertise.