Business
News in Brief: Howard Marks wants to create powerhouse MFO business; Resilience of the top 500 family businesses
Howard Marks looks to grow a powerful MFO offering
Family businesses fall behind non-family companies on ESG and lose their trust premium
Listed family businesses are lagging behind their non-family business counterparts when it comes to their…
A London-based family office, a German aristocratic family, and thousands of acres in Zimbabwe
Two European family dynasties, one owning a London-based family office and the other heralding from one…
Why the rich Chinese won’t be setting up family offices: Tall Poppy Syndrome
Chinese premier Xi Jinping is the latest convert to the Tall Poppy Syndrome, a cultural phenomenon where…
A new guide on impact investing for family offices
More and more family offices are pivoting their investment strategies towards purpose-led efforts, with…
News Briefs: Cryptocurrency and sustainable commitments from UK SFOs; Late-stage venture deals surge; ESG woes
Souter Investments and Seek Ventures underline new investment directions
A hedge fund managers’ family office, innovative, and creating a dynamic portfolio
A growing group of hedge fund managers are reinvesting themselves as savvy and innovative investors in…
Family-owned alternative energy pioneer backs cleantech fund
Family-owned engineer IB Vogt, which pioneered Germany’s solar power movement, is backing a plan by U…
A liquidity event, many family offices, and a global portfolio
One area of wealth and private investment office activity often little appreciated is linked to Germany's…
New book underlines the importance of the family office sector
The growing importance of family offices in the world’s economy and their interactions are emphasized i…
News Briefs: The SEC and family offices; Appointments at Swiss family office and UK wealth group
SEC scrutiny of family offices
Partner Content: Family Businesses and Sustainability – More Needs to be Done
By their very nature, family businesses should be good at sustainability, as most are committed to long-term…
Profile: Polaris Founders Capital – powerhouses in venture capital, Flint and McGuire are now building their own family office
When it comes to the top people in venture investing, you don’t get much higher than Jon Flint and T…