Insight
Insights
Analysis, opinion, and expert commentary on the trends shaping family offices today.
How can a family office practically invest in bitcoin?
After 11 years of its existence, bitcoin has gone from a fringe to a mainstream…
Made in Germany: five best practices of German family offices
What made family offices in Germany successful and how are they resetting for the new…
Co-creating values aligned agreements with founders for impact investing
2020 was the year we all became suddenly aware of the interconnectedness of our global…
Five reasons why Europe is the future of startup investing
European startups have come a long way in the last 10 to 15 years. Back…
Seven governance risks that could impact your family office
The need for privacy and more control over wealth and assets has seen the number…
Successful on and off the stock exchange – governance practices in family firms
The stock exchange and family firms – two irreconcilable terms upon first glance. Going public…
From heiress to owner: disrupting private wealth through female leadership
As 2020 has shaken the world and with fundamental assumptions being challenged, many female leaders…
How to co-create an impact thesis with a family office
All investments deliver impact. However, in order for a family office to really drive impact,…
Empowering women in family offices through learning, governance and allyship
Family offices today must embrace diversity, inclusion, and empowerment of women, if they are to…
Passing on family wealth: bitcoin vs. gold
Gold has long been seen as an effective way to pass on family wealth throughout…
The future of the family office wealth advisor
Family offices come in many shapes and sizes, as do the advisors who serve them.…
Venture investing: which model is best for family offices?
Every year, thousands of startup founders set out in search of funding for their business…
Sun Tzu’s lessons for protecting real estate assets during a pandemic
Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ has inspired military commanders from around the world to…
The unique governance challenge of mixed culture families
Globalisation has seen the world become a global village. In this global village, a new…
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…
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…
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…
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…