Succession isn’t discussed as much as it should be, survey
Nearly two-thirds of family patriarchs refuse to discuss their succession plans with the next generation,…
UK family office sees opportunities in high-interest rate environment, seeks outside family capital
Higher interest rates have changed the dynamic in the M&A market, pushing more opportunities in the direction…
China desperately wants family office capital…but few are willing to risk it
China is trying to persuade more family offices to invest in the country as its property crisis grows…
Most family offices have a vision, but few have a strategy
Family offices are not short of vision, or values, but they can struggle to implement them efficiently,…
Healthcare specialist investors the Walter family target pet care
Bob Walter and his sons, renowned for building businesses in the healthcare sector, have raised their…
No set formula for succession at family offices says 133-year-old family-owned bank
Family offices are using a more systematic approach in an attempt to achieve a smooth succession, according…
Is a real estate crisis likely in the US?
The last thing the US needs right now is a real estate crisis, but it's gathering force to judge by comments…
Family offices urged to use AI to avoid investment mistakes
Family offices must embrace AI at speed to avoid repeating the risks they took in selecting expensive…
Old-gen and next-gen investors take on Hollywood with avatars
Old and new investors have joined forces to take on the acting profession by backing ventures which use…
In troubled times, wealthy investors turn to collectables
Family offices are turning their attention to passion investing amid growing uncertainty over the future…
A family office bet on Venezuelan debt pays off spectacularly
It took longer than expected, but Lee Robinson’s Altana Wealth has just seen a gain of 70% on an investment i…
Family-run shipping group backs autonomous vessel technology
In recent years, family offices have invested in a stream of ventures backing self-driving cars and drones