Governance
Ferrari flotation makes it a thoroughly modern firm
The Agnelli family's decision to float the jewel in its crown, Ferrari, is a wise move and it will be…
Hyundai folly hints at deeper malaise
Spending billions on a glitzy new HQ was a bad idea, but it is emblematic of the chaebols' blindness…
The AstraZeneca deal is off? Not if the Wallenbergs get a say
A factor overlooked by many analysts of the pharma company's potential takeover is that the family who…
The land of the rising son-in-law
The Japanese tradition of adopting sons-in-law to run family businesses is unique, but it seems to work.
Don’t let dad’s wisdom stay on the golf course
Retired CEOs or founders can be a pain for their successors, but they can also be a repository of experience…
Five tips for surviving sibling businesses
Sibling businesses can give rise to worse fallings-out that any other sort of family firm, so how do…
Hitting the goldilocks point is the key to outperformance
It’s a perennial debate at private firms once they reach a certain point: should you float or not?
Why family businesses are feminist
As the latest European rich list show, family businesses are one of the few institutions that allow women…
How dysfunction can destroy a dynasty
A family feud proves that one of the worst things a founder can do is to try to determine who goes into…
Hyundai HQ saga symbolises the chaebols’ arrogance
South Korea's family-controlled conglomerates are becoming increasingly unpopular, and Hyundai's decision…
Heineken proves the power of family
The Dutch brewing giant has rebuffed a takeover attempt and reaffirmed its commitment to family ownership…
Lessons from the Santander succession
Ana Botin has made a textbook move to head up the Spanish bank that her father turned into a powerhouse,…
Should you cash in on flotation fever?
Flotations are extremely popular at the moment and of course they bring many benefits but many families…