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Why VC should be part of any family office impact portfolio
Family offices have a history of putting their money towards causes that they care about,…
Impact investing and philanthropy: how family businesses can make real impact
Impact investing and philanthropy have always been part of the DNA of entrepreneurial families, albeit…
Swiss family offices and Sparks: what the SIX segment means
SIX recently introduced Sparks, a new SME-focused segment on the stock exchange that appeals to…
How family offices can deal with death in the family
The hardest part of dealing with death is realising that all you have are memories…
Multigenerational wealth preservation: What you need to know
By a general estimation, 90% of affluent families tend to lose a large portion of…
How family offices can get the most out of venture capital partnerships
Most family offices choose to invest at least part of their venture allocation via venture…
Cryptocurrency for family offices: bitcoin’s actual environmental impact
The headlines are scary, but as with all things, there are two sides to a…
Murdoch succession sealed: $3.3bn deal hands empire to Lachlan and ends family feud
Rupert Murdoch’s $3.3bn succession deal ends decades of family feud, securing Lachlan’s control of Fox…
The luxury asset market – What does the future hold?
As with every sector, the luxury assets market has been greatly impacted by the Covid-19…
Managing conflict within a family business
Conflict and turbulence within a family – and a family business – are nothing new.…
Family office running costs are rising – and why that’s a good thing
In 2020, the costs of running a family office rose, with most of these attributed…
Building trust and relationships within family office networks
The secret to nurturing trust in your family office network starts by acknowledging that there…
An introduction to emerging market investment in Eastern Europe
It has been 32 years since the transition began in post-communist countries. Despite this transformation,…
A process for understanding the value of possessions beyond just numbers
Adopting an insightful process for valuing your possessions and valuables that can lead to more…
Getting started with investing in Africa: a guide to off-road venture capital
Investing in Africa is unlike investing anywhere else. Incredible opportunities exist amongst and in many…
Why purpose-led investments require long-term thinking
For family offices, aligning investments to a greater purpose is more relevant now than ever…
Why conscious ownership is critical for future-focused family enterprises.
In order to transition their enterprises beyond generations, family businesses must embrace what is known…
How the largest family offices preserve wealth through generations
Wealth management within one lifespan is already challenging. Making sure that it will both last…
The importance of sustainable networks for family offices
Most family offices can agree that networking is an integral part of their business, something…
Three ways for family offices to attract better investment opportunities
Families need to work harder to attract the best people, partners and investment opportunities. With…
What are the biggest challenges family offices face when venture investing?
Family offices are increasingly involved in venture investments and this interest is only growing as…
The impact of matriarchal and patriarchal roles in family business
Most families have an anchor, often identified as a matriarchal or patriarchal figure. A dominant…
The role of regenerative business in modern value creation
For businesses looking to engage in more responsible and ethical practices, pledging sustainability isn’t enough…
Innovate or die: How family businesses can maintain their entrepreneurial spirit
Within the family business industry, the mantra of ‘innovate or die’ is well-known. Many times…