In June 2024, the Swiss Single Family Office Association (SFOA) published its first industry study. The second edition has now been released, once again commissioned by the industry association and UBS and conducted by the University of St. Gallen.
While the first study focused on compensation and incentive structures for C-suite executives at Swiss single family offices (SFOs), the new report examines succession planning, venture capital investments, and diversification strategies, among other topics.
Significantly Higher Assets Under Management
The survey was conducted between November 11 and December 17, 2025. Of the 279 Swiss single family offices invited to participate, 82 responded. As a result, approximately 27 percent of the estimated 300 Swiss single family offices were represented in the survey, compared with 25 percent in the first study.
The participating SFOs collectively manage approximately CHF 785 billion in assets. This represents more than 90 percent of Switzerland’s gross domestic product and is roughly 30 percent higher than two years ago. The increase is primarily attributable to strong financial market performance and the growing number of single family offices.
