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Looking down on planet Earth from space radically shifts one’s perception of our world and our place within it. After witnessing our planet’s thin, brilliant blue line of atmosphere against the stark blackness of space, astronauts return home to engage more deeply in solving our social and environmental challenges. Join us to learn about a new way ...

Real estate as an asset class requires constant attention to ever-changing variables. Implementing a defined, analytical, yet flexible asset management process within your family office’s direct investment function is critical to ensure your portfolio is positioned to meet intended goals.

When it comes to international travel, high-net-worth individuals and their families can be at a particular risk: They have the danger of kidnapping and extortion, threats to their physical safety, and a hit to finances. The challenges have also multiplied since COVID, presenting not only health risks to travelers but political instability unseen i...

Building and managing a portfolio is a continual process that involves numerous decisions. But none of those decisions is more important than how to allocate your wealth across different asset classes. By developing and implementing an asset allocation strategy that fits your particular goals and situation, you can achieve meaningful diversifi...

During this two-part webinar presentation on private foundation succession planning, insights and planning tools are outlined and discussed to help the next generation of decision making. While there are different approaches to succession planning, knowing the donor intention is essential. Other planning elements and considerations include a missio...

It’s no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is a pivotal force in the current technological transformation. But as Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis explains and as their research on AI, demographics, and the U.S. economy suggests, it may not be wise to focus solely on tech stocks for investment outperformance. In this discussion ...

Amid evolving global dynamics, emerging market corporate debt offers ample and compelling investable opportunities. The diversity of the asset class gives investors a wide spectrum on which to effectuate their views and investment strategies. But investors should navigate with caution and take note of the five themes that will have a notable impact...

While 2024 saw global asset prices reach record highs, family office investors may benefit from reassessing both their expectations and how their investable assets are positioned for the future. We explore the possibility of a shifting investment landscape and why the years ahead may present a more challenging backdrop for sustaining and growing we...

Rick Rieder, CIO of the largest asset manager in the world joins us to share his perspectives across asset classes and global markets. We will cover key topics such as the US & global economic outlook and opportunities across public and private investment strategies, including sectors expected to outperform and an overview of the key macr...

As a successful family, your unique lifestyle can create unique challenges while traveling around the world. The next time you travel, there are five key areas to consider that can help keep you, your family, and your belongings safe while you are away.

The United States is home to tens of thousands of family foundations that have and continue to make positive contributions to society. It’s also not uncommon for the foundations’ boards of directors to play a leading role. Reflecting on the philanthropic journey and the family engagement and ties at the heart of it, here are seven profiles that pre...

In our first two quarterly write-ups this year, we explored on two familiar forms of family capital. Miguel López de Silanes Gómez addressed areas of focus for the financial capital of family enterprises in our Q1 Summary entitled From “Polycrisis” to “Polyopportunities”: Investment Highlights from FOX Members. In our Q2 Summary, Human Capital: Ach...

While there are good resources to help family foundation boards identify common and effective practices in each area of governance-related questions, this guide by the National Center for Family Philanthropy focuses less on the outcomes and more on ensuring that all of the issues are considered for building the board your foundation deserves. Used ...

Investors are processing more data more rapidly than ever. For family offices, sticking to their principles and investing within a risk-adjusted framework has never been more important. With a greater number of opportunities, success will require families to reflect upon what has and has not worked, clarify the sectors or strategies where they have...

Private credit investments have experienced a rapid evolution over the past decade. Market conditions have helped to shape what may be a particularly auspicious cycle for the asset class. Higher interest rates and changing credit market dynamics have created attractive opportunities for private investors and wealthy families—but proper due diligenc...