A principal dinner was held by the Government this evening, bringing together about 130 family office decision-makers from Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania and Africa to set the stage for the fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit themed “Building Lasting Legacies”, which will take place tomorrow.

Chief Executive John Lee said in his welcome remarks: “More and more family offices are turning to Hong Kong. We are now home to over 3,380 single family offices – a 25% increase in the past two years. More than half of them have second-generation members, or beyond, in leadership roles. This reflects the confidence that ultra-high-net-worth families have in Hong Kong as a base for wealth transfer between generations.”

The evening's highlight was a magnificent “human-robot lion dance” performance at the start.

Set against a vibrant blend of heritage and innovation, dinner attendees had an enjoyable night filled with great food and lively exchanges.

Tomorrow, family office decision makers and successors from around the world will engage in thought leadership by speakers on three core themes – “Strategic Asset Management for Family Legacy”, “Cultural Value Foundation for a Thriving Market”, and “Smart Tech Innovation Driving Capital Appreciation” – as well as a fireside chat on “Sports & Philanthropy” at the summit.

These conversations aim to inspire participants in various ways towards building legacies, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as the premier hub for global family offices for legacy planning and value creation.