Managers of Wealth

Joseph's Coat: A Family Office Tale

Some key family office principles exist in this colorful tale.

Guernsey meets family office need for expertise and professionalism

We are seeing that they want it hard-wired into the ethos of the family office now

Single family office numbers up 38 per cent

This increase is spurred by a number of factors, including those outlined by Dr Rebecca Gooch: “Asia Pacific and the Middle East, in particular, have experienced a surge of growth in business which is leading to a rise in the ultra-high net worth po

Russ Prince: How Single-Family Offices Prefer To Pay Their Lawyers

One of the big points of contention between lawyers and single-family office executives is their fees.

The 5 Paradigms That Are Shaping Industry 4.0 And Their Impact On Family Office Investments

At the recent Global Manufacturing and Industrialization Summit (GMIS) in Yekaterinburg, Russia, this fourth revolution and everything around it took center stage.

Everything you need to know about a family office - Withers Worldwide

Today, families with family offices have proliferated, which may be related to the growth and concentration of privately held wealth.

Taking a holistic approach to safeguarding family wealth

Determining purpose and having a robust investment strategy such as long-term asset allocation is vital for rich families, says family office executive

Isle of Man multi-family office announces management buyout

The management buyout is subject to regulatory approval

Family offices sprout as growth in Asia-Pacific trumps US, Europe

The biggest growth came in emerging markets, where the number of family offices rose by half over the period, followed by Asia-Pacific (+44%), North America (+41%) and Europe (+8%).

Family Office Market 2019 Industry, Global Trends, Size, Applications, Share, Sale, Growth Insight, New Development and Forecast To 2025

The level of competition with hedge funds, investment banks and other wealth management firms is more, therefore, it is difficult to find family offices and keep advisors with the required level of expertise

Guernsey focusing on family offices

The Policy Framework, therefore, rightly recognises that the island’s experience of providing more than 50 years of sophisticated and discrete services of unrivalled breadth and depth across fiduciary, funds and wealth management lends itself to pro

Who's who of German family offices back new €400M fund

The venture investor, which is backed by some of Germany's most prominent family offices and industry giants including Dr. Oetker, Porsche and Lidl, will reportedly use the remaining funds to invest in European businesses

Family offices and wealth managers are set to increase exposure to private debt

Last month, fast growing Shearwater Aero Capital announced it’s in the process of welcoming additional capital sources to diversify its investor base and keep up with demand.

Portfolio: Family offices up their game

It is also estimated that there are about 5,300 single-family offices, of which three-quarters are in North America or Europe. In addition, there are many multifamily offices that service hundreds of wealthy families.

KBIGI sees family office interest upturn as ESG continues to soar

The company started in the 1980s and 1990s in responsible investing and the KBIGI journey moved on into ESG and active shareholder involvement.

Parent of Forbes Family Trust Completes Acquisition

The acquisition, which was previously announced on April 25, expands FFT’s relationships with top managers and increases its access to the most promising funds, while offering its comprehensive suite of products and services to Optima’s client

Family offices take hold as ultra-wealthy investor segment grows

“Ten years ago, people didn’t really know what a family office was,” says Chris Clarke, family office director and chief executive officer at First Affiliated, a multi-family office in Collingwood, Ont., that works with about 70 high-net

Superyachts, Mixing Drinks: The Truth About Family Office Jobs

Recruiters say banking hotshots aren’t always the right fit for the sometimes unusual job of working directly for the world’s richest people.

How High-Net Worth Individuals And Family Offices Can Block Cyberattacks

The report, by Schillings and Campden Wealth, found that over a third (38%) of participants did not have a cybersecurity plan in place, despite 98% of families citing reputation as important to their family’s success.

What is Your Family Office Doing to Protect Itself From Security Threats?

Cyberattacks on a family office’s systems can lead to the loss of sensitive personal and financial data as well as financial loss.