Family offices scored average returns of 15.5% last year, up from 7% in 2016 and 0.3% the prior year, according to UBS Group and Campden Wealth.

Asian family offices led the way with a 16.4% return in 2017, fueled by soaring stock markets and private equity, according to a press statement issued by Campden yesterday.

Continued improved returns in 2017 was l