What does it take for family offices to thrive in today’s fast-changing world?
The Asia-Pacific Family Office Report 2025 is based on survey responses from 76 family offices in the Asia-Pacific Region. On average, families participating in the survey have total wealth of US $1.3 billion. The collective wealth of families surveyed in the region stands at US $96 billion.
Read on to get insights into how the region’s top family offices truly operate.
The Asia‑Pacific Family Office Report 2025 provides an in‑depth view of how family offices across the region are navigating a complex investment, geopolitical and operational environment. Released in partnership with Campden Wealth for the second consecutive year, BNP Paribas Wealth Management is pleased to support this research, which examines evolving investment strategies, governance practices and technology adoption.
The report also explores the growing importance of philanthropy, next‑generation engagement and succession planning, highlighting how families are preparing for the transfer of wealth, responsibility and values across generations in an increasingly dynamic Asia‑Pacific landscape.
Key takeways from the report:
1. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Family offices already use AI for risk management and investment reporting. Advances will accelerate adoption, likely reducing staff in basic accounting/admin roles.
3. Governance
90%+ have risk or investment governance, but family charters and mission statements remain rare, reflecting many being first/second-generation offices.
5. Operational Risk
Spreadsheet over-reliance and manual processes now top concerns (overtaking cybersecurity), hindering efficiency, especially in non-automated reporting.
7. Private Markets
Private markets now constitute 24% of average portfolios. Despite recent PE/venture underperformance, offices remain confident in long-term risk-adjusted returns.
9. Responsible Investing
40%+ offices practise responsible investing, with 90%+ rejecting lower returns. Many believe responsible investing boosts returns while cutting risk.
11. Technology
Tech automates tasks, streamlines workflows. High demand for real-time financial position platforms and cloud-based document management.
2. Financial Market Risks
US dollar depreciation is the top risk (33% of family offices' AUM are US investments), alongside tariffs, fiscal policy, global growth, inflation and potential US recession.
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10. Satisfaction
Offices are satisfied in their investment performance, staff dedication, data access, options, privacy. Lowest satisfaction: outsourcing, next-gen education, succession planning.