Singapore And Hong Kong Anchor Asia Family Office Hubs, KPMG–Agreus Report Finds

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 continue to anchor Asia family office hubs, supported by favourable regulation, tax incentives and access to regional investment opportunities.

In Asia, chief executive compensation most commonly clustered around SGD198,001–SGD264,000(USD146,000–USD195,000) or SGD396,001–SGD500,000, the report said.

Wealth preservation emerged as the most frequently cited objective, signalling a long-term outlook as families devote greater attention to governance structures and succession planning.

Recruiters added that demand is rising for adaptable and resourceful hires who can work beyond narrow job scopes and align closely with family values and culture.