两年增逾25%，香港单一家办数量超3380间

Core Insights - The Hong Kong family office sector is projected to grow significantly, with the number of single family offices expected to exceed 3,380 by the end of 2025, marking an increase of approximately 680 offices, or over 25% in two years [1][2] - The asset and wealth management industry in Hong Kong demonstrates strong resilience, with total assets under management expected to reach HKD 35.1 trillion by the end of 2024, positioning Hong Kong as a leading global cross-border wealth management center by 2028-2030 [2] - Family offices are identified as a key growth driver, with an estimated HKD 2 trillion in assets under management by 2024 [2] Industry Development - The research involved interviews with 136 industry participants, including 85 single family offices and 36 multi-family offices, providing a comprehensive view of the sector's development [3] - The family office sector in Hong Kong exhibits diverse characteristics, with wealth sources spanning Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Europe, and a growing presence in technology/media and healthcare sectors [3] - Over half of single family offices are still led by the first generation, but 40% have second-generation leaders, indicating an acceleration in intergenerational wealth transfer [3] Investment Trends - Family offices are adjusting their investment strategies, with a notable reduction in allocations to the U.S. market; 60% plan to increase investments in Hong Kong, which is the only region seeing no reductions [5] - There is a growing focus on technology/media and healthcare sectors for future investments, while 22% plan to reduce allocations in real estate [5] - Traditional assets remain dominant, but alternative assets are rapidly gaining traction, with private equity being the most favored, followed by digital assets and emerging themes like artificial intelligence appealing to younger generations [5] Economic and Social Contributions - Single family offices contribute approximately HKD 12.6 billion annually in operational expenses and employ over 10,000 full-time professionals, with 74% of single family offices and 94% of multi-family offices planning to expand and hire more staff [5] - Family offices actively engage in philanthropy, focusing on education and poverty alleviation, and their family members enrich the local international student community, highlighting Hong Kong's attractiveness as a place to settle [5] Competitive Advantages - The Hong Kong government is actively promoting the family office sector through various measures, including tax incentives and a new capital investor immigration program, aiming to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a global family office hub [6][7] - 90% of respondents recognize Hong Kong's tax efficiency and favorable tax regime, while 85% acknowledge its mature capital markets and 72% appreciate its geographical proximity to Mainland China [6] - Future plans include legislative proposals to expand the range of qualifying investments for family offices, covering areas such as precious metals, loans, private debt, and digital assets [7]