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Analysis, opinion, and expert commentary on the trends shaping family offices today.
34 insights for “Governance”
The case for interdependence in a family business
Interdependence, where there is mutual reliance on other family members, signifies that there is an…
The philosophy and principles of family governance
A successful family is measured by more than its wealth. Following three simple guiding principles…
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…
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…
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 unique governance challenge of mixed culture families
Globalisation has seen the world become a global village. In this global village, a new…
The future of the family office wealth advisor
Family offices come in many shapes and sizes, as do the advisors who serve them.…
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…
Seven governance risks that could impact your family office
The need for privacy and more control over wealth and assets has seen the number…