Five families that control Hong Kong
Hong Kong is dominated by a small number of families, whose tycoon patriarchs made vast fortunes in the…
India’s fizzy drinks moguls go one more round
The rivalry between two brothers in the Parle conglomerate continues, even though they are now in their…
Family Business news round-up: Rocket, Zara, Buffett, Khalifa, Tang
Rocket's IPO, run by the three Samwer brothers, has a huge IPO.
Do family firms have a magic ingredient?
Family-owned firms perform better than non-family ones, according to many people. But do they really?
Why family businesses are feminist
As the latest European rich list show, family businesses are one of the few institutions that allow women…
“Serving the people” tycoon dies
One of the founders of the Mittelstand has passed away, aged 88.
Two hidden gems get recognition
They rarely get enough recognition, but classic mid-market Mittelstand companies deserve to be championed.
Nat Rothschild’s black cab gamble
The Rothschild heir has had some bad experiences, but a new app for London black cabs sounds right up…
How dysfunction can destroy a dynasty
A family feud proves that one of the worst things a founder can do is to try to determine who goes into…
An interview with third-gen explorer Bertrand Piccard
His father and grandfather before him plumbed the depths and reached the heights, and now he plans to…
Families lead ethical investing charge
The Rothschild family's decision to move out of fossil fuel investments is typical of a new generation…
Bananas: symbols of the new world order
Whatever the fate of the Chiquita banana brand it will be in the control of a family.
Family businesses have a media problem
All to often family business stories only get reported when there is a family feud, and families are…