Hong Kong's private offices risk obsolescence by 2030 as nearly two-thirds will exceed 30 years old. Experts emphasize the need for energy resilience, supply, connectivity, and tech infrastructure to meet AI-driven future standards, with some buildings already showing value and efficiency declines.
Nonostante il calo dei consumi globali, gli investitori facoltosi puntano su vigneti rari e prestigiosi, con il Barolo in testa per valore per ettaro. Cresce l'interesse per aree resilienti al cambiamento climatico.
Knight Frank report projects global billionaire numbers will rise 25% to 3,915 by 2031, driven by tech and AI profits. Saudi Arabia and Poland expected to see fastest growth, while North America holds 37% of global wealth. Multimillionaires worth at least $30 million grew to 713,626 globally.
The Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index declined 0.4% in 2025, marking improvement after three consecutive years of decline. Collectors are prioritizing rarity, provenance and cultural significance over speculative buying. Impressionist art surged 13.6%, watches gained 5.1%, while classic cars fell 3.7% and whisky corrected 10.9%. The market is entering a more discerning phase with demand for rare assets expected to drive future growth.
Hong Kong's ultra-high-net-worth individual population fell 3.3% to 6,788 in 2026 versus 2021, but is forecast to surge 25% to 8,485 by 2031. The city is gaining traction as a family office hub, benefiting from streamlined regulation, talent visa schemes, lower taxes and faster setup times. Globally, UHNWIs rose to 713,626 from 551,435, equivalent to 89 people daily crossing the $30 million threshold.
Knight Frank analysis reveals 3,110 billionaires globally today, forecast to rise 25% to 3,915 by 2031. The ultra-wealthy population has been 'supercharged' by tech and AI profits, with the $30m+ millionaire class growing over 300% since 2021. Asia Pacific is expected to overtake North America as the billionaire capital by 2031, while Saudi Arabia and Poland will see the fastest growth.
