Pandemics destroy capital permanently, just ask the Romans – and why Covid could do the same
The final impact of Covid-19 on the global economy has yet to emerge
Family office head says restrictions deter impact investing among private investment groups
Alan Schwartz, co-head of Trawalla Group, one of Australia’s larger family offices, has warned impact i…
Why trend following is gaining momentum at family offices
For generations, family offices have used sovereign bonds as an anchor for their investment portfolios,…
When it comes to venture, small is beautiful
Smaller venture capital IPOs have dramatically outclassed blockbuster floats in the sector since 2008,…
Profile: A family office, sustainability, and the Nordic $1.1 trillion wealth fund
The wealthy have become increasingly keen to develop a social purpose, as well as resources to look after…
Another quantum computing initiative gets family backing
Universal Quantum of Brighton has emerged as the UK’s brightest hope in super-fast quantum computing a…
How do family offices deal with the bonds and cash dilemma?
It is hard to conjure up animal spirits from a wounded animal, but Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell…
Cryptocurrencies, the Veblen effect, and the $100,000 Bitcoin
Cryptocurrencies have enjoyed their biggest July price performance in eight years, as dollar investors…
Buffett may have made billions from insurance but few family offices invest in the sector
Warren Buffett once said cash flow from his insurance businesses was crucial to Berkshire Hathaway’s s…
Family offices shorten real estate exposure – survey
Uncertainty in the wake of Covid-19 means US family offices have shortened their time horizons when investing…
Family offices – beware of hiring managers who are friends, performance could suffer
Endowments and foundations who hire managers due to the influence of business connections end up disappointed,…
Demand from family offices drives up gold price
Family offices are helping to fuel the price of gold which is continually hitting record highs, according…