Singapore, Hong Kong family offices favor private equity: survey

Over half of Asian wealth managers plan shift with public markets volatile

Hong Kong, left, and Singapore are two of Asia's major hubs for family offices. (Source photos by Shinya Sawai and Suzu Takahashi) 

DYLAN LOH

February 4, 2026 13:05 JST

SINGAPORE -- Family offices managing the assets of Asia's superwealthy favor investment in private equity over other asset classes, a survey released Tuesday finds, as global economic uncertainty creates volatility in public markets.