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The widely anticipated SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 became law in December 2022 as part of the omnibus spending bill passed by the U.S. Congress. The legislation outlines a wide variety of updates to retirement plan rules for individuals and plan sponsors alike. Some of the changes take effect in 2023 while other changes will phase in over the next sever...

Taking retirement account distributions prior to age 59-1/2 is often seen as an off-limits option for many account owners. However, using the IRC §72(t) payment exception can be a helpful tool in managing cash flow in early retirement years.

As a general counsel in the Family Office space, Nate Christensen speaks on the growth of direct investing by family offices, the competitive advantages and challenges for them, and advice for family office offices and those working with them. Nate also shares thoughts on how family offices are leveraging their own edge in direct investing. Hear mo...

The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse marks the largest receivership since Washington Mutual failed in 2008. While the FDIC and the Treasury Department have since stepped in to ensure that all deposits are protected, this episode is an opportunity for corporate directors and officers to reassess their current risks relating to cash management and ...

U.S. tax and information reporting obligations have become an increasing concern for international families and their succession planning structures. Missed or late filings can result in steep penalties, even when no tax is due. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is alerting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to income and accounts held...

With climate disclosures like TCFD (the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures) being mandated across the globe, it’s time for risk management professionals to prepare for it. This playbook explores climate-related disclosures through the lens of risk and insurance, providing you with the information, specialist insight, disclosure req...

Set against the backdrop of rapidly accelerating technological change and economic uncertainty, this year's Global Risks Report is a comprehensive analysis of the most significant risks facing the world today. With its forward-thinking approach and survey of nearly 1,500 risk experts, it provides insights into potential challenges and opportunities...

Tailored to the needs for risk leaders, this executive summary of the 2024 Global Risks Report highlights the key findings to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities. In this year’s report, the risk analysis is contextualized through four structural forces that will shape the materialization and management of ...

Many successful family-owned businesses are managing embedded family offices within their existing operations to maximize the benefits and opportunities gained from the unique structure. But in time, the needs of both the business and the family shift for various reasons that include the family growing and earlier generations transitioning out of t...

We are excited to bring you FOX’s 2024 Foresight. As FOX turns 35, join us in exploring a range of highly consequential themes shaping the next 35 years and beyond. It is our hope the topics, which originated from families, thought leaders, practitioners, and the FOX team, will stimulate your thinking and inform your decisions and actions over the ...