The dullness of family offices
For all the talk of family offices prowling the world and striking deals, the vast majority are happy…
Succession, Lord Harris, and trusting the next gen to do a good job
It can be tough for an octogenarian to give up the day job, as Joe Biden and Lord Philip Harris have…
CrowdStrike, family offices, and why AI makes matters worse
It is ironic that CrowdStrike, a business dedicated to cybersecurity, has caused more damage to Microsoft’s c…
Family offices now comprise a fifth of all secondary deals
Family offices are raising their game in buying and selling stakes in private equity transactions on…
Family dynasties, billionaires, and fast fashion – an ever-growing nexus
Billionaires are flocking to a UK software company that offers fashion and sportswear companies the chance…
The increasing absurdity of active fund management
In a recent review of UK steady growth funds, data provider ARC Research discovered 63% of active managers…
Science fiction writer William Gibson and why succession isn’t happening fast
Science fiction writer William Gibson (pictured above) once said: “The future is already here - it’s jus…
Carbon offsets – popular with many family offices and their principals – look increasingly useless
The future of carbon offsets is hanging by a thread following a sharp fall in support from corporate…
Why family offices are backing an alternative to chrome electroplating
Chrome electroplating is a great way to prevent iron corrosion
It’s back to the future for family offices and private markets
Wary of volatile stock markets and the fees required to access them, investors are continuing to switch …
Family offices look for “boomer candy” as they seek to preserve returns
Fear of missing out remains a potent reason why family offices want to continue investing in stocks,…
Rock stars and their family offices back royalties platform
Rock stars and their family offices are backing Audoo, whose smart audio meters can register the broadcasting…
Family offices increasingly look to buy stakes in PE firms to build deeper relationships
Growing family office interest in co-investing and hunger for capital among private equity firms are…