Managers of Wealth

Guernsey: The Changing Role Of Family Office Offshore

Lisa Vizia of Saffery Champness in Guernsey examines the changing roles of offshore family offices in Guernsey and what the implications will be.

Role of family offices in preserving & protecting private collections - RESEARCH

Many ultra-high net worth families are art lovers, own collections or actively buy and sell in the art market.

Ping An’s head of overseas investment to join new family office

Ping An Asset Management’s head of overseas investment is leaving the firm to become the first CIO at Caravel Asset Management in Hong Kong, with a remit to hire.

Landert family office opens new office in Germany

The Swiss family office asset manager Landert is further expanding into Germany

Mack International nominated for Best Family Office Consulting Firm by PAM

The winners will be announced at a dinner and awards ceremony on Feb. 24

SFOS Lacking Resources For Art Wealth Management

Many single family offices do not have the resources to properly govern the private art collections of their clients, despite some matching those of museums in terms of complexity and scale, according to a new academic paper.

GenSpring Establishes Los Angeles Family Office

Alan Bonde and Jan Vega Join GenSpring as Firm Expands Presence in California

Defining The Single-Family Office

There’s a general consensus within the private wealth industry that the number of single-family offices is booming worldwide.

As New Entrants Appear, Family Offices Reassess Their Niche

The wealth management industry is contending with increased regulations and the often differing priorities of younger generations.

Pamera acquires properties for family offices

On behalf of two family offices, Pamera Real Estate Partners GmbH has acquired an office and retail property in Berlin and an office property in Frankfurt am Main with a combined value of € 22 million.

After prostitution arrest, $4 billion hedge fund to become family office

Roughly five months after the arrest of CEO Jim Bisenius in a prostitution sting, Common Sense Investment Management is closing its doors and becoming a family office

Pathway to Successful Family and Wealth Management - RESEARCH

The paper also provides an analysis of important topics and issues to consider when deciding whether to establish, or restructure, a family office.

Billion-dollar family office on expansion trail

Singapore-based Thirdrock is launching an FX-focused hedge strategy, buying into a corporate finance boutique and a hedge fund seeding platform, and eyeing a Hong Kong presence.

Close Brothers Asset Management launches the Family Business Club

The service will provide support and networking opportunities for family businesses with a programme of tailored regional seminars, conferences and networking events. These will be supported by the Family Business Insight LinkedIn Group.

Sackler Family Office Invest In Alternative Mutual Fund

The Balter Capital Management fund promises much lower fees than traditional hedge funds by pooling up to five hedge funds with a similar need for additional assets.

Family Offices Face Growing Squeeze

Talent troubles, capital needs, profitability problems and competitive threats loom as the biggest concerns for family offices this year.

Miami’s rebound attract family offices, hedge funds and high net worth

The city of Miami has evolved impressively since the 2008 economic depression into a very dynamic and sustainable city.

Pictet exec questions multi-family model for Asia

The single-family office model is more likely to be successful in the region, says Grégoire Imfeld of Pictet & Cie. But there is evidence of multi-family offices thriving.

Family Office Seeds Alternative Mutual Fund With $100M

One major hedge fund investor is taking a big shot at a lower-fee alternative.

PwC to build up family office service

Hair was at Turcan Connell Asset Management from 2004 until November 2013, most recently holding the roles of executive director and head of financial planning.