The 2019 FOX Survey on Values-Aligned Investing was completed alongside our annual Global Investment Survey. There has been a fundamental shift in how families of wealth view capital deployment and this research brings new insights regarding values-aligned investing.This report highlights investor profiles for the 98 m...
In the quest to generate positive social change, family philanthropies face diverse and sometimes competing perspectives. They also must sort through an overwhelming amount of information to make good decisions—and often, that information is too general or limited to be useful. With this research report, clear and focused data goes a long way towar...
If you’re philanthropically inclined, you can contribute your life insurance to a 501(c)(3) public charity, like a donor-advised fund. There are two primary methods to contribute life insurance to charity, and each one has different timing and tax benefits. Using a case study, the two options illustrate how donations can maximize the charitable imp...
In this 10-minute interview, attorney Lindsey Birch of Foley & Lardner joins Brian Lucareli to discuss art ownership. During the interview, Lindsey explained what constitutes ownership of art, what to look for when acquiring fine art or artifacts, insurance protection, and the steps that can be taken to mitigate any future risks regarding title...
The act of giving through family philanthropy can be a transformative experience for both family members and the communities they serve, sometimes with an impact that lasts generations. However, achieving a positive, enduring impact requires purposeful vision and decision making throughout the lifespan of the family's philanthropic work. With the d...
New cybersecurity guidance for artificial intelligence (AI) systems was issued jointly by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, the National Security Agency’s Artificial Intelligence Security Center, and cybersecurity agencies of Australia, New Zealand, the U.K., and Canada. The Guidelines, Deploying AI Systems Securel...
For board members and non-executive directors, generative AI stands as a pivotal innovation that offers unprecedented opportunities to drive business value, improve productivity, reach broader audiences, streamline operations, and help address complicated global issues. However, it also raises complex business and ethical questions. To gain the ful...
As a subset of estate planning, asset protection is an important part of a family office’s risk management strategy. In this video, Chris Mays and Craig Redler discuss various strategies for asset protection, particularly for individuals and businesses facing potential legal claims and financial risks. They explore different structures such as trus...
Tax season is an ideal time to think about your overall financial planning strategies and goals, including charitable giving. In this article, Schwab Charitable provides an overview of the current giving environment, as well as introduce you to five donors to understand their giving strategies in action – and help you consider what might work with ...
Safety risk assessments are becoming a preferred regulatory tool around the world. Online safety laws in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States will require a range of providers to evaluate the safety and user-generated content risks associated with their online services. While the specific assessment requirements vary across...
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 ...
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...
This study by Crystal & Co is based on a survey of family enterprises and focused on how families think about certain areas of risk. One finding of the study reveals a significant disconnect between the strategic risk management planning conducted by family enterprise executives and the inclusion of the family itself. Overall, th...
Managing family wealth over the long-term requires careful thought and a well-structured estate plan. Before making specific decisions about what’s best for your wealth, it’s wise to spend time considering what it is you really want to see happen with it. There are steps you can take—including considering trust options—to help create a legacy plan ...