Managers of Wealth

Family offices make fewer deals but still flock to AI startup mega-rounds

While family offices are making fewer bets, their appetite for large rounds hasn’t budged as they seek bigger returns and to tap into the AI boom.

What's causing the strategic ascent of family offices in Asia?

Family offices were once considered the preserve of Western dynasties – rooted in the legacies of European aristocracy and American industrial wealth.

The rise of the family office

Family offices are increasingly incorporating digital assets into their investment strategies

Why every family office should document its investment philosophy

They’re understood, perhaps even widely shared among family members and advisors, but they live only in conversations, assumptions, and intuition.

Why AI and Crypto Are Gaining Ground in Family Office Portfolios

While portfolio allocations in traditional assets, such as stocks and bonds, are not going anywhere soon, investments that were once looked upon with skepticism are now picking up steam among the world’s most sophisticated investors.

Zurich multi-family office bolsters real estate investment committee

Verium welcomes Ede Andràskay and Daniel Kuster to its real estate investment committee.

UAE family offices turn to AI and digital assets

This indicates a strong inclination toward digital diversification and a willingness to explore new forms of value creation in an increasingly connected economy.

Sky Kwah of Raffles Family Office: Reasserting Alignment in Private Wealth Management

RFO’s processes are structured to prioritise alignment with client goals, rigorous due diligence, and control over terms, particularly in alternatives where lockups and cost structures often disadvantage investors.

Family offices approaching crunch point

The mismatch between responsibilities and resources for family offices is widening, as many struggle to balance a range of tasks including managing money, legacy planning and governance

Family office staff pay increases amid 'intensifying' competition

New report finds growing interest in family offices, triggering competition for talent

Key takeaways from our Global Family Office Forum 2025

In collaboration with Barclays Investment Bank, our aim was to offer thought-provoking insights and ideas to help family offices navigate this fast-evolving landscape and achieve long-term investment success.

Ray Dalio Embraces Family Office Life as CIO: ‘I’m the Guy’ Now

The Bridgewater Associates founder said in a statement he’s assumed the role of Dalio Family Office’s de-facto chief investment officer, doing so following the unexpected departure last year of a former Wall Street executive who had filled tha

Deutsche Bank: How Do FOs Manage Financing?

Economic uncertainty prevails across many regions worldwide, but family offices seem to be preparing themselves better than in previous cycles.

Hong Kong and Singapore are Asia's twin hubs for family offices, Julius Baer says

Hong Kong and Singapore are a natural choice for affluent families with regional ties or pan-Asian investments,

Billionaire French Oil Heirs Eye Brooklyn, Austin Property Deals

The US could provide “big opportunities” to build on its UK property portfolio, which is primarily focused on office buildings, the firm said.

Dollar depreciation a leading concern as family offices bet on cash, gold and crypto

There's been a shift in the way family offices in the US are approaching investments in 2025 - offset by political turmoil and trade concerns

Family offices seize on secondaries as private-equity exits dry up

“Family offices can go where other people can’t,” Tarajano said. “They’re super-patient capital.”

Redefining female leadership in family offices

The shift of family leadership in India to include much greater female representation is helping introduce empathy, transparency and a more balanced approach to investment decisions

Adrian Cheng on Hong Kong's family office future, Asia’s US $5.8 trillion wealth transfer and strategic philanthropy

In an era where Asia stands poised to witness the greatest intergenerational wealth transfer in history—US$5.8 trillion by 2030—the question is no longer simply how to preserve fortunes

Boutique family offices bet on intimacy

A generation of boutique advisory firms is holding the line and setting themselves apart from fast-consolidating larger rivals seeking scale and big-brand recognition