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Family Office Institute Hong Kong is a professional training institute for the family office sector in Hong Kong. FOIHK connects professionals, shares knowledge, and advances excellence.

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In short

  • Family Office Institute Hong Kong (FOIHK) is a professional training institute for the family office sector, founded in Hong Kong in 2020.
  • We run seminars, workshops, expert articles and case studies for family office professionals and related industries.
  • New here? Start with the FAQ, browse the Insights hub, or contact us.

What We Offer

Comprehensive resources and networking opportunities for family office professionals

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Community

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By the numbers

Hong Kong’s family office sector in verifiable figures

2,700+

single family offices were based in Hong Kong as of end-2023, according to a 2024 study by Deloitte commissioned by InvestHK.

Source: InvestHK / Deloitte

HK$240M

minimum assets under management for a family-owned investment holding vehicle (FIHV) to qualify for Hong Kong’s 0% profits tax concession.

Source: FSTB · Our FIHV guide

#1

Hong Kong overtook Switzerland as the world’s top cross-border wealth hub in a 2026 BCG report, driven by Chinese assets and the IPO boom.

Source: Boston Consulting Group

US$15.7T

global cross-border wealth in 2025, growing 8.4% year on year — the pool family offices compete to serve.

Source: BCG Global Wealth Report 2026

Education & Research

Access expert articles, case studies, and educational programs

Family office vs private bank — what’s the difference?

The two structures families most often compare when organising their wealth

Family office vs private bank at a glance
Family officePrivate bank
ServesOne family (SFO) or a few families (MFO)Many high-net-worth clients of the bank
ControlFull family control over strategy and decisionsWithin the bank’s platform and product shelf
ScopeInvestments plus succession, governance, philanthropy, lifestylePrimarily investments and banking services
Typical wealthCommonly US$30M+ (HK$240M for Hong Kong’s FIHV tax concession)Often from US$1–2M in investable assets
Cost modelOwn staff and infrastructure — fixed costFees and product commissions to the bank

A dedicated family office typically makes sense when:

  • investable wealth passes roughly US$30M and private-bank pricing no longer fits;
  • the family wants succession, governance and philanthropy coordinated in one place;
  • confidentiality and control matter more than off-the-shelf convenience.

Read the full answer in our FAQ, or compare jurisdictions instead: Hong Kong vs Singapore for family offices.

Leadership Team

Meet the experts guiding Hong Kong’s family office sector

Lai King Man, Leo — Founding Chairman of Family Office Institute Hong Kong
Lai King Man, LeoFounding Chairman
Chan Man Ching — Founding Secretary General of Family Office Institute Hong Kong
Chan Man ChingFounding Secretary General

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers — full list on the FAQ page

What is a family office?

A family office is a private organisation that manages the wealth and affairs of one family (single family office) or a small number of families (multi-family office) — covering investments, succession planning, governance and often philanthropy.

How much money do you need to set up a family office in Hong Kong?

There is no legal minimum, but a single family office is generally practical from around US$30M in investable assets; Hong Kong’s FIHV tax concession requires HK$240M under management.

Should I choose Hong Kong or Singapore for a family office?

Both are leading Asian hubs: Hong Kong offers direct access to mainland Chinese markets and the FIHV 0% profits tax regime, while Singapore’s 13O/13U schemes suit some international structures. See our full comparison.

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Join our growing community of family office professionals. Family Office Institute Hong Kong (FOIHK) is located at 32/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong.

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Last updated: 30 July 2026 · Insights · FAQ · Philanthropy