The Rohatyn Group is a leading, specialized asset management firm focused exclusively on investing in emerging markets. It is Nick Rohatyn’s belief that successful investment outcomes in emerging markets require experienced, talented individuals utilizing local sources of insight and information.
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As family members, office executives and advisors work to instill an entrepreneurial mindset in their family's ventures, it's critical for them to understand the phases startups go through. They also need to understand the best practices to refine and evaluate their ventures at each stage. This allows everyone upfront to be aligned about what leaders in the startup should be focused on and how to quantifiably measure their success. Sean's case based research resulting in his recently published first book, The Science of Growth, provides just such a framework for families.
The announcement of proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code Section 2704 has many families and their advisors scrambling to mitigate the potential impact the regulation could have on their estate planning efforts. Owners of family businesses have traditionally relied on valuation discounts to curb the estate and gift tax burden associated with transferring wealth and ownership to future generations. That could all change by the end of the year, should the proposed regulations take effect.
Managing fiduciary responsibilities within a private trust company can sometimes feel like more of an art than a science. Developing effective and meaningful relationships with the beneficiaries, overseeing distributions and investment policy, understanding how and when decanting a trust is the best solution, while also being aware of the statutes under which the PTC should be operating all mandate experience and insight.
Family Office Exchange revealed their latest insights into the needs of the world's most financially successful families and their preferred ways of working with their advisors. The Forum occurred at a time of unprecedented change in this market.
In light of volatility and low returns in the public equity markets, private equity remains a strategic and tactical part of most family office asset allocations. This session on due diligence of private equity funds will deepen participants’ understanding of the complex analysis that is needed to select fund managers with the greatest potential to effectively manage the capital entrusted to them.
QuickBooks and Excel are a common software pairing for family offices that seemingly has cost, flexibility and familiarity on its side. However, the disadvantages of this approach soon begin to outweigh the benefits. The fact that close to 90% of spreadsheets contain errors in at least 1% of all formula cells means considerable hidden risk. Plus, family office demands on QuickBooks tend to quickly exceed its functionality and the spreadsheet as de-facto reporting tool can only work for so long.
With the U.S. election just months away, many are curious what the future holds for the economy and how new political leadership will impact their portfolios. Adding to the uncertainty is the fallout from Brexit and the looming changes that are sure to impact the European Union and beyond. In his mid-year economic forecast, FOX member and Atlantic Trust’s David Donabedian shared his projections on the critical drivers affecting investments and the ramifications expected from changes in the political landscape, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Choose among multiple technology solution providers for 3 different showcase sessions. Technology providers will demonstrate the features and benefits of their technology with emphasis on how their products uniquely serve the needs of the family office.
For the first time in modern history, four generations are represented in the workforce. Each group has its own distinct characteristics, values and attitudes toward work. These differences can lead to misunderstandings and increased conflict, posing challenges for human resources. In this webinar, we looked at how to tailor communication and training, provide constructive feedback, and find ways to celebrate the unique qualities each generation has to offer.