Business
South of France real estate, a top CIO, and a family office inspired by the sitcom Seinfeld
A family office whose name was inspired by a fictional company in a Seinfeld episode has recently hired…
Ongoing staff saga for family offices gets critical
Two thirds of family offices say talent retention is now "problematic", according to a survey by AlTi…
Steve Ballmer’s family office shows others how to maximise their philanthropic buck
Since retiring as Microsoft chief executive in 2014, Steve Ballmer has set out to show that family offices…
Staff shortages create serious risks for family offices
The ongoing staff shortage problem for family offices exposes them to risks they may not fully appreciate…
Jim Simons’s family office Euclidean Capital was a pioneer in life sciences
The death of legendary hedge fund manager and mathematician Jim Simons has understandably led to a plethora…
Partner Content: The power of stretch loans for family office investors
Despite their relatively low profile, stretch loans to developers and others seeking real estate financing…
Profile: A humanities approach to investment helps with stellar returns
In the 1849 gold rush, the reliable way to make money was by selling picks and shovels to prospectors.
South Dakota – the home of American family businesses
With the help of generous tax breaks, South Dakota has emerged as the US state with the largest proportion…
New consultancy launched to help family businesses and foundations
A group of prominent family business consultants, financiers and academics have launched a new consultancy…
Family offices risk future without investment policy statements
More than a third of family offices are putting their future at risk by failing to create Investment…
A dual-owned family office set for big payout with IPO of family business
A remarkable partnership between two families spanning more than six decades is poised for a momentous…
A Paris jewellery group, the Louis-Dreyfus family, and the luxury sector
A high-end Paris jewellery group has had talks with several family offices to sell a minority stake in…
Profile: Family business Dr Schär: “We’re driven by our actions, not our financial results”
You can’t accuse family businesses of rushing things.