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Away in a major way – big banks
Back in 2009, taxpayers were calling for a break-up of the big banks after the authorities were forced…
Executive pay, the next gen, and climate change
With a hefty prod from next-gen, family offices are steadily extending their commitment to the fight…
Why long term is best
Hedge fund activism and private equity are two powerful weapons at the disposal of family offices keen…
The rich will always get it in the neck – Rishi Sunak is the latest victim
Honoré de Balzac’s “Behind every great fortune there is a crime” remains a popular trope more than 1…
Zombie capitalism will distort the distressed debt cycle
Much has been written about the opportunity to buy dislocated and distressed credit brought about by…
Long-term investing has become a series of short-term mistakes
Dow Jones recently estimated that technology stocks account for nearly 40% of the S&P 500 index, against…
Why Lee Kun-hee was a visionary – and family business icon
Lee Kun-hee, the recently deceased chairman of Samsung, was one of the greatest business leaders of the…
Have we reached Peak Wealth?
As President Trump’s re-election campaign starts to come off the rails, a question must be asked.
Generational power shift will lead to the rise of socialism, says top analyst
Top-rated Deutsche Bank strategist Jim Reid has warned an intergenerational divide will start electing…
More top minds are questioning meritocracy. Is it on the way out?
Which of the following factors has been the most beneficial to your career? Tatent, effort, social status…
The future of investing in buildings
It may surprise you to learn that the historic city of Siena, in Italy, population 30,000, covers the…
Family offices, prop shops, electricity markets…and portfolio diversification
To reduce their investment risk, family offices are diversifying portfolios away from equities and fixed…