Geopolitical tensions, recession fears, and growing doubts about the dominance of the U.S. dollar are reshaping the investment strategies of wealthy families worldwide. According to UBS’s new Global Family Office Report, more family offices than ever before are planning strategic adjustments to their portfolios.
Artificial intelligence has also become the dominant investment theme among family offices worldwide. (Image: Shutterstock)
Thursday, 28 May 2026 09:50
Geopolitical uncertainty and structural risks are prompting family offices worldwide to reposition their portfolios. That is one of the key findings of the «Global Family Office Report 2026»«Global Family Office Report 2026» published Thursday by UBS. For the study, the Swiss banking giant surveyed 307 family offices across more than 30 markets, representing an average net worth of $2.7 billion.
For the first time since the study was launched, 60 percent of respondents said they plan to adjust their strategic asset allocation over the next 12 months. The primary focus is on broader diversification across regions, currencies, and asset classes, alongside a stronger emphasis on long-term thematic investments.
