Closer Look 4: True Equity in Blended Families
"With a second marriage and children from both sides, what's the most 'equitable' way to provide for my current spouse while ensuring my children from my first marriage feel their legacy is secure and …
Generational Perspectives on Wealth, Innovation, and Legacy
The financial world is in the midst of the “Great Wealth Transfer.” Over the next two decades, an estimated $84–124 trillion will pass from Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z (Capgemini, …
Closer Look 3: Navigating the Tightrope
For High-Net-Worth families, the question of how to support an adult child facing financial struggles or the consequences of "poor life choices"—while remaining equitable to self-sufficient siblings and avoiding a cycle of enablement—is a …
A Comprehensive Guide to Portfolio Valuations
Portfolio valuations are critical yet often misunderstood tools in investment management. When executed consistently and interpreted correctly, they become one of the most powerful decision-making tools for investors and family councils. Whether you’re a …
Closer Look 2: Navigating Emotional Minefields
"Our family has some long-standing, unspoken tensions between siblings. How do we ensure the inheritance process doesn't become the spark that ignites a major family feud over perceived slights or old scores?" The family’s …
Making Sense of Financial Data with the Right Visualisation
Financial data is the foundation for smart decisions, regardless of whether you’re running a family office, advising clients, or managing your own investments. But let’s be honest: long tables of numbers and dense reports …
Closer Look 1: Beyond Equal Shares in Estate Planning
It’s the usual dilemma: "We've provided significant lifetime financial support to one child for a business venture, while another has pursued a lower-paying but socially valuable career. How do we address this disparity 'fairly' …
How to Prevent Wealth Fragmentation with Strong Family Governance
Wealth fragmentation occurs when shared family assets (whether from a business, investments, or property) are split among heirs over successive generations. It is one of the most significant threats facing multigenerational family enterprises. While …
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Family Office Dynamics
Emotional intelligence (EI) refers to the ability to recognise, understand, manage, and respond to emotions, both your own and those of others. It involves using emotional awareness to guide behaviour and communication in constructive …
The Cultural Undercurrents of Family Business Succession
When it comes to succession — passing the business from one generation to the next — cultural undercurrents play a much bigger role than many people expect. Succession may look like a simple handover …