Managers of Wealth

Multiple-client deals at a premium but one size does not fit all

In the years since, finding and managing these deals has become a core function of many family offices.

Asia-Pac family offices underperform European, American peers

Family offices in Asia-Pacific did poorer than their European and North American counterparts over the last 12 months

Family Office Accounting Practices Are In High Demand

Role of asian family offices expands from a narrow base

Given the scale of wealth in Asia – in value and numbers of rich families – it would seem reasonable to assume that family offices are entrenched in the region.

SFOS Win Regulatory Relief From US Commodities Watchdog

The relief comes after a successful campaign by the Private Investor Coalition for an exemption for single family offices.

Globaleye partners with Russian family office

Globaleye is also currently in talks with other firms to create more alliances around the world.

Family Offices Promote Financial Dynasties

Single-Family Offices are Increasingly Engaged in Helping the Ultra-Wealthy Ensure Multi-Generational Continuity

Most Single-Family Offices Are NOT High Functioning

The Ultra-Wealthy Have Counted On Single-Family Offices To Grow And Protect The Family Fortune For Generations. However, Only One In Five Are Meeting Pre-Determined Criteria For Success.

Multi-Family Office Adds Ex-Citi Hedge Expert

Has hired a Citigroup and Lyxor Asset Management veteran to boost its hedge-fund advisory offerings.

Study Shows MFOs on the Rise

Their research indicates that the multi-family office (MFO) channel features over 200 firms controlling more than $700 billion in assets.

Australian Family Offices Buying Into Businesses and Property, Says New EY Head

They are also hedging globally as part of a generational investment strategy

Jamie Kempner of Loeb Partners says Family Offices Want to Invest Directly

He is a descendent of the legendary Loeb banking family, and the son of New York socialite Nan Kempner, known for her charity work, collection of couture and spending "more than I should, and less than I want."

Spanish Family Office Starts New Hedge Fund

Registered a new hedge fund in Spain that will invest in three to 10 hedge funds.

'Tomorrow - the world': Stonehage and FF&P on their merger, their future and whether they're more like Harrods or Westfield

Spear's got one of the first interviews with the heads of the new business and took the chance to ask them what it meant for their clients and for the industry at large

Robo-Advisor 3.0: A Family Office For Everyone

Today we are witnessing the emergence of Robo-Advisor platforms.

Myer family to rebrand its prestigious family office

THE Myer family is restructuring its multi-billion-dollar investment empire, including rebranding its prestigious family office and appointing an external chairman and board for the first time in its history as part of a fresh assault on the private

LJ Group wins top family office award

LJ Unicorn, the family office division of the LJ Group, led by Charles Filmer, has won the coveted Multi Family Office of the Year category at the 2014 Spear’s Wealth Management Awards.

EY appoints family office specialist

Richard will help connect Australian families with EY's comprehensive suite of resources

Optimizing Operational Design for the Family Office and Private Wealth Management by By Tomas Edwards

Whenever we discuss organisational structures and business models with our family office and private wealth management clients, one thing is very clear: regardless of size or complexity, these clients share a common desire to increase the efficiency of op

Single family offices and the AIFMD - should you be bothered? by Kirsten Lapham,Withers

Despite the exemption for single-family offices, the AIFMD may still have unexpected specific consequences for single family businesses, or, at least, for family single offices managing the wealth generated by large single family businesses.