Those in the public eye have both the blessing and burden of a complex lifestyle, and it’s imperative that they have the proper insurance program in place to protect what they’ve earned. This articles discusses the pros and cons of enhanced insurance coverage for a number of valuable assets, which includes yachts, art and even the identity of affluent individuals in the public eye.
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More than 58 million Americans use social networking sites several times per day. Social media has created a new sense of reality—a reality that its benefits have outweighed the risks. Liability risks involved with the use of social media include defamation, invasion of privacy and negligence. This session provides awareness into the risks as well as the solutions to minimize the evolving dangers of social media.
Smart phones, tablets and wireless networks are risky tools for high net worth individuals who are often targets of identity theft and social media attacks. This paper highlights the unique threats to HNW individuals and outlines protective measures against such crimes.
In the wealth management world, basis points mean everything. Hedge funds may charge 100 to 200 basis points plus a performance fee. Fund of funds typically charge 50 to 100 basis points plus a performance fee. The model for wealth management firms could be 50 basis points for managing a $10 million portfolio.
Clients often hire domestic staff for help managing a large family and household. But for the affluent homeowner, there are significant risks associated with retaining employees such as babysitters, elder-caregivers, and housekeepers, to name just a few. When hiring domestic workers, it’s important to consider and address the risks involved, which are discussed in this article from Marsh Private Client Services.
One area of concern arises from large or multi-engine jet aircraft owners and operators — or their counsel — who focus solely on the potential civil liability risks. These parties often seek to minimize potential civil liability by creating a sole-asset company to own and operate the aircraft, which is in turn owned by the individual or the operating company that is the “real” aircraft operator.
Some data security disasters make news because they involve household names -- Target Stores, Sony Online Entertainment and Home Depot, among others. While other data breaches make headlines because they reveal embarrassing information -- e.g., Ashley Madison.
The volume of information in businesses is doubling every two years, creating significant challenges for businesses of all types and sizes, including family offices. Besides the cost of storage, the information in records and data can pose risks that may surface in audits and litigation. One way to successfully tame the rising tide, is to implement a Records and Information Management (RIM) program. This article discusses the benefits of implementing the proper records management system in order to minimize risks and liabilities at the family office.
Sidney Reso, president of Exxon Company International, was kidnapped from the driveway of his home and ultimately murdered in 1992. Edward Lampert, one of the nation’s wealthiest investors, was kidnapped in the parking garage of his offices in 2003 and was released after promising $5 million to his kidnappers. These are only a few examples, but events such as these have led to an increased use of executive protection services by wealthy families in order to better protect and safeguard themselves, their loved ones, and their property.
Cloud computing continues to transform the way businesses work. But not all clouds are equal. We’ve collected the key features of cloud computing for family offices into a straightforward checklist and added explanations of what they are and how they matter to family offices. We’ve also highlighted what to look out for when a family office is ready to make a decision.