Family offices name high rates as the primary threat to global markets

Surveyed family offices identified rate volatility as the top danger to the economy, with 37% of respondents citing it as their primary concern. Inflation followed at 23%, while fears regarding the rapid integration of AI accounted for 17% of the responses. These figures reflect a cautious outlook among private wealth managers tasked with navigating a tightening global monetary environment.

Beyond economic risks, the survey underscored a significant preference for Asian markets as a geopolitical safe haven. Roughly 73% of investors identified Asia as the most stable region for the coming year, leaving the United States in a distant second place at 14%. Marco Pagliara, head of emerging markets at Deutsche Bank Private Bank, noted that families are increasingly prioritizing stability and risk mitigation, positioning Singapore as a premier hub for wealth management in a volatile global landscape.