Managers of Wealth

Single family office (SFO) v multi-family office (MFO): Key differences, benefits and drawbacks

The decision between a single-family office and a multi-family office depends on a family’s unique needs, financial situation and long-term objectives, experts tell Spear's

Family Office Summit unites global leaders in investment and innovation

Groundbreaking Discussions and First-Time Visitors Highlight Fourth Summit Success in Abu Dhabi

Multi-family offices are forever

SF’s longstanding and broad experience enables it to share the experience from other families on the proper timing to involve children on family affairs, for instance.

IAM and multi-family office launches in Geneva

Ramzi Mouawad’s new firm wants to redefine the multi-family office model.

Family offices seek returns on philanthropic giving: survey

The demand for financial returns from philanthropic giving reflects a broader trend towards increased involvement and control among family offices in how their charitable donations are structured and utilised.

Professional mindset key to playing happy family offices

Some family offices may never withstand the pressures of a generational transfer.

Family offices are boosting philanthropy but want to see a return

But all questioned say their family offices expect to see some form of investment return on what they give

Family offices need to evolve to meet the changing needs of wealthy clients

Several key pillars are identified by a report from Morgan Stanley.

Family offices Swisspath Group and VECO Group announce their merger

With main offices in Zurich and Lugano, the two companies will bundle their capabilities to serve today's complex client needs in a holistic manner and create the basis for future growth.

A bespoke approach to risk: Captive insurance for family offices

By utilising the captive, the family office can reduce premiums paid to third parties.

Oil dynasty’s family office turns away from London

Bertrand Coste says business will be easier for Clerville, which manages money for the Schlumbergers, in the EU

Boston Multi Family Office to acquire Aqua Group

Leading family office business based in Jersey, Malta and the UK

Wealthy Indian diaspora powering growth of family offices

The family office world is emerging as a major force in the global economy, with the Indian diaspora spearheading growth

Family offices’ risk appetite grows as regulation improves

The primary driver for this shift is enhanced regulation, cited by 62% of respondents as boosting confidence in riskier investments.

Why You No Longer Need To Be A Billionaire To Have Your Own Family Office

These white-glove services are spreading fast as a way to manage and pass on wealth.

The top 10 family offices for startup investments

CNBC partnered with Fintrx to analyze single family offices that made the largest number of investments in private startups in 2024.

Hong Kong eyes Europe’s wealthy with London, Paris, Milan on family office agenda

Top InvestHK official sets off on week-long trip to Europe to meet family office representatives and speak at finance forum

BlackRock goes after family offices from both ends

The $11.5tn asset manager aspires to be a one-stop shop for family offices through its ETFs and private market offerings.

Boston Multi Family Office to acquire Aqua Group

Both businesses share a similar culture and values around integrity, accountability and trust with the same unwavering commitment to providing outstanding levels of service.

Mercer Advisors Expands Multi-Family Office Capabilities With the Addition of Waypoint Capital Advisors

Waypoint’s UHNW practice grows Mercer Advisors footprint in Minneapolis