The landscape in Europe has shifted considerably in the last few years – from numerous changes in government, the rise of inflation and the effects of geo-political conflicts. How have family offices in the region navigated these events, and what investment and personnel strategies are creating the biggest impacts?
We partnered with Campden Wealth to speak to their network of family members, as well as those working within family offices across Europe. This research highlights some of the key trends in the family office landscape, the complexities and challenges they grapple with, and how they are looking ahead in terms of growth opportunities.
Key stats
More than 70%
view their family office as effective at protecting family wealth
28%
of FOs we spoke to are expecting returns of more than 10% in 2024
Half are making philanthropic donations at an average of
$3m per year
Private market allocation continues to increase – now at
24%
of portfolios
Real estate is a popular asset class, with
75%
having direct exposure
7/10
incorporate ESG principles into their investment selection process and commit to outcome-focused impact investing