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Identifying the trends and issues affecting families of wealth is a large part of our mission at FOX. We explored what’s top-of-mind for members through the latest results of our 2020 Global Investment Survey.Insights and Key TakeawaysWe are delighted to share important highlights from the 2020 FOX Global Investment Survey. FOX produces this annual survey of 120 family offices, and offers insights into what these family enterprises are doing right now around investments.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2020 FOX Global Investment Forum was held in a virtual setting.
Most analysts agree that the US. equity and fixed income markets are over-priced and many other areas of developed markets are no better. Some advocate moving to cash, but are there more attractive alternatives? In this webinar, we discussed several current investment opportunities and the nature of these cyclical, secular, and technical investment opportunities, including Chinese A-Shares, Greece, and Saudi Arabia.
Financial integrations give companies a competitive edge. They allow for disparate systems to work synchronously. They eliminate the rekeying of data, enable the sharing of information across teams or departments, and allow for the gathering of intelligence to enable broader analysis and more data-based decision-making. This webinar shared the five biggest financial integration mistakes and how to avoid them. For most companies following a best-in-class technology strategy, the finance system is the hub for the other systems they use.
Jean Joseph, Managing Director of Owl Rock Capital Partners, discussed the status of the global markets in the context of the credit cycle and some signs pointing to a need for caution in today’s market. Mr. Joseph delved into the credit markets specifically, identifying some unique characteristics of the rally that support his firm’s more cautious view. He concluded with areas of opportunity in today’s challenging macro environment.
Following a briefing on how technology will reshape the role of the family office and wealth advisor in the coming decade, we will hear from leaders who are on the front lines of that change. Wayne Osborne will share new insights into buying behavior among wealth owners as they come to trust, and rely on, technology. Maurizio Petta will share perspectives on how wealth management will offer a broader role for the family office to play. You will not want to miss these valuable insights into the future.
The family office of the next decade will have the opportunity to offer a broader array of services for their family clients – from financial health, personal health and security, lifestyle management, property management, business management to risk management across all these dimensions. The talent transformation will be a critical challenge – recruiting and training staff to engage with clients in new ways and in new roles.
Representatives from a Gen 4-7 New Zealand family will share their plans for keeping 200+ family members connected and committed to the family enterprise. They will highlight their recent initiatives to foster family engagement and collaboration. The Todd family office leader will describe the changes that have occurred in the office to ensure client satisfaction and how their strategic planning process has evolved to remain relevant to the family.
Each business owner and business-owning family are unique, with distinct characteristics and interests. Our presenters will share insights from FOX proprietary research and their own experiences working with business owners to lead a discussion on how advisors can help families manage challenges, navigate transitions, and engage in difficult conversations more effectively. Based on insights and observations from the family stories shared throughout the day, advisors will discuss their own experiences and approaches in guiding families.