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Homing instincts

Douglas Toh
Douglas Toh • 3 min read
Homing instincts
Even when successors are willing, not all transitions are smooth for one reason or another, such as proper governance frameworks that have fallen short. According to KPMG, only 23% of Apac family businesses have a formal succession plan. Photo: Bloomberg
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Family businesses form the backbone of Asia's economies, yet their future beyond the next generation is not always certain.

According to KPMG's 2023 report The future of family businesses in Asia-Pacific", family businesses account for 60% of listed companies and employ nearly 70% of the workforce in Singapore.

Despite this, only 30% survive into the second generation and a mere 10% reach the third, PwC's 2022 Asia-Pacific Family Business Survey reveals.

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