【AFOF x IFW】International Financial Week Event 【Challenges and Opportunities of Family Office and Trusts in 2026】
- Lam Stefansen
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In 2026, family offices and trusts face a unique landscape filled with both challenges and opportunities. One major challenge is navigating the complexities of evolving regulations and taxation, which can significantly impact asset management and wealth preservation strategies.
Additionally, the increasing demand for transparency and accountability is compelling family offices to adopt more sophisticated reporting mechanisms, creating operational hurdles.
Conversely, this environment also presents opportunities for innovation and growth. Family offices can leverage advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain to enhance investment strategies, streamline operations, and improve tracking of assets. The rising interest in sustainable and impact investing allows family offices to align their portfolios with social values while potentially achieving competitive returns.
Moreover, as global economic dynamics shift, family offices have the chance to diversify investments into emerging markets, benefiting from untapped resources and unique growth potential. Embracing these challenges and opportunities will be crucial for family offices and trusts in 2026.
Date: 27th January, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00 to 7:30 pm
Language: English
Venue: King & Wood Mallesons - 13/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
• Opening Speech:
Dr. Rocky Tung,
Director and Head of Policy Research,
Financial Services Development Council
• Moderator:
Mr. Peter Kool
Vice President, Asia Family Office Foundation -AFOF
• Panel Speaker:
Ms. Ivy Man,
Partner, KKing & Wood Mallesons
Mr. Anthony Lau,
Hong Kong Tax & Business Advisory Leader
Deloitte Private Hong Kong Leader
DeloitteChina
Ms. Steffanie Yuen
Managing Director, Head of Hong Kong, Endowus
Mr. Michael K. C. Kung,
Managing Director, Famille Trust Limited
Organiser :
Supporting Organizations (in alphabetical order):
Deloitte China
Famille Trust
Financial Services Development Council (FSDC)
Fintech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK)
King & Wood Mallesons
Venue Sponsor:
King & Wood Mallesons
Registration Link :
Admission requires approval, and only individuals with a QR code confirmation email will be allowed entry (Complimentary access for ORGANISERS' and SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS' MEMBERS and AFF Participants only)
This event will be enrolled on a "first-come, first-served basis."
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Gatherings
The seminar is an International Financial Week (IFW) event and also part of the community activities for the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2026.
