The squeeze is on at family offices, but many are actively hiring, say experts

Once called troubleshooters, interim managers are hired by companies facing difficulties and Somers Partnership, the recruitment consulting firm, thinks family offices should use them too

Private equity giant KKR has warned that family offices need to improve their investment expertise to manage portfolios more efficiently

Family enterprise Stephens, based in Arkansas, sees family offices as a growing force in US oil and gas deals.  Several potential buyers are European.