Asia Pacific family offices outpace global peers as 26 percent exceed returns
Survey data from Citi Wealth showed 26 percent of regional family offices achieved investment returns exceeding 15 percent year to date nearly double the global average recorded by wealth managers
The 2026 Global Family Office Report by Citigroup Inc.'s Citi Wealth reveals that Asia Pacific family offices have outperformed their global counterparts, with 26% of them exceeding 15% year-to-date returns. This region also demonstrated the most ambitious return objectives, with 22% targeting annual returns above 15%, nearly double the global average.
Key factors contributing to this performance include strong portfolio outperformance in APAC, where 26% of family offices achieved returns above 15% year-to-date, and a higher adoption rate of active management and hedging strategies, suggesting greater sophistication in risk management practices. Additionally, direct investing remains a core strength for APAC family offices, with 79% participating in direct investments, and a significant comfort level with digital assets, including AI as a top investment theme.
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