On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, ushering in sweeping tax reforms that have significant implications for family offices. Designed to enhance tax efficiency and long-term planning, the OBBBA introduces new opportunities across five critical domains: small b...

By H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President & CEO of Dubai Chambers Family offices and private capital holders across the United States and other mature economies are increasingly turning their attention to the Middle East, with Dubai standing out as a prime destination. This reflects a w...

Have You Ever Googled Yourself and Found Your Address? If so, you're not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, personally identifiable information (PII) is more exposed than ever. Your name, address, phone number, email, and even financial details can be scraped, sold, and weaponized in way...

At the end of this year, a tax break that has helped the ultra-wealthy pass on millions without paying a dime in federal estate taxes is set to shrink dramatically — and family offices are scrambling. The “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” President Trump’s proposed tax and spending legislation, would p...

The family office and financial technology space has begun to feel the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) as it is reshaping the way data is managed, portfolio accounting is conducted, and workflows are streamlined. At the same time, AI introduces complexities and challenges that must be address...

As family offices grow and their operations become more complex, many find it harder to attract and retain the top-tier talent needed to manage their expanding wealth. Recruiting challenges — from cultural fit and relatively lower compensation to a wider range of responsibilities — make it diffic...

Credit COVID-19 for a new trend among family offices: Increasingly, they’re being called on to handle nearly every aspect of lifestyle planning. Competent financial management is now just a starting point. Family offices are no longer merely financial stewards. Today’s ultra-high-net-worth famili...

For family offices, complexity is embedded in every function. Multiple entities, cross-border ownership structures, illiquid assets, private investments, and layered governance frameworks create ongoing operational demands. But what consumes disproportionate energy in many family offices is not mana...

In today’s rapidly evolving world, ultra-wealthy families are facing a new era of complexity. From shifting demographics to technological disruption and geopolitical uncertainty, the traditional family office is being redefined. In his insightful article, Peter Moustakerski, CEO of Family Office Exc...

Richard Corn, CPA, Director of Product Management, BILL “AP is too manual. It takes too much time.” I often hear these types of comments when I speak with family offices about bill pay. Traditionally, the bill pay process requires labor-intensive steps across spreadsheets, emails, paper checks...