VIDEO Banking & Finance The $18 trillion challenge for family offices By Shruthi Nair March 5, 2025, 6:50 PM Family offices are set to transfer more than $18 trillion to the next generation by 2030 – and that can present challenges for both the old guard and the bright young things. Those taking over Middle East family offices may be interested in cross-border investment or in newer sectors such as sustainable technology or AI, instead of stalwarts such as healthcare and automotive. That’s according to Obediah Ayton, chairman of the Family Office Summit, who tells AGBI there can be “a completely different mindset” in different generations of the same family office. Watch the full video to find out why “slow” banking operations have contributed to the growth of private credit in the region Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later