股权信托登记新规落地，家族办公室如何重塑传承新范式？—21世纪经济报道闭门研讨会即将启幕

Core Insights - The family office industry in China is at a critical development juncture, having evolved significantly over the past decade, with a notable increase in the number of family offices to 4,539 by February 2025 [3] - The rapid growth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals in China is driving new opportunities for family offices, with the number of entrepreneurs with assets over 5 billion RMB rising from 828 in 2019 to 1,241 in 2023 [3] - Recent regulatory advancements, particularly in equity trust property registration in Beijing, are set to enhance the operational framework for family offices, addressing issues of asset independence and risk isolation [4] Industry Challenges - The family office sector faces several challenges, including a deviation from core missions focused on family legacy, insufficient compliance, and a lack of service differentiation [4] - There is a pressing need for family offices to transition towards a more professional, compliant, and diversified model, referred to as the 2.0 era [4] Regulatory Developments - The launch of the first national pilot for equity trust property registration in Beijing marks a significant regulatory milestone, aimed at clarifying property rights and improving operational efficiency for family offices [4] - This regulatory change is expected to enhance the management capabilities of family offices in trust property, aligning with the new trust tax system [4] Upcoming Conference - A closed-door seminar titled "Business Norms and Model Restructuring of Family Offices under the New Equity Trust Property Registration Regulations" will be held on April 25, 2025, in Beijing, bringing together industry leaders and experts to discuss the essence of family office operations and existing business model deviations [5][6] - The seminar aims to provide insights and innovative case studies to help family offices overcome development challenges and redefine their operational strategies [5][6]