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Choosing a technology platform is a time-consuming process leading to a critical decision. You need to be confident that the platform supports your multi-year benefits strategy, and that the HR technology vendor you select will meet your needs today—and in the future. When it comes to choosing the right vendor and solution, it is crucial to a...

In the tech industry, the calculus for risk versus innovation is starting to shift. Stakeholders don’t just expect new and exciting products and services, they want responsibility and governance. The good news is that the tech industry CFOs appear confident and ready to ride this new wave of social responsibility and market volatility.

High performing CFOs in financial services organizations integrate data-driven decision-making activities across the entire company, changing the role of finance from back-room financial reporters into forward-thinking analysts and trusted advisors. This infographic shows how they do it and how you can too.

Whether caused by family member carelessness, employee error, or the acts of a skilled data thief, everyone has the potential to be the victim of an information breach at any time. Because family offices collect very personal information about very private people, the stakes are high when it comes to protecting their data. Family offices can better...

The cloud is one of the largest drivers of emerging technology solutions, and for many organizations, it has become one of their most valuable information technology (IT) tools. It enhances data storage capabilities, security and agility to both scale up as well as scale down, while also reducing costs, in part due to its inherent flexibility and t...

Ask a wealth management colleague to define “the cloud” and you are likely to get a vague response. Even among information technology experts, the term “cloud” may refer to different technologies that are only connected in a general sense. And despite the fact that cloud computing has quickly become the IT norm, the question...

Fund groups face disruptive developments, as advances in financial technology, often called fintech, continue at an ever more rapid pace. Even as new efficiencies and opportunities blossom, regulators have pushed financial firms to recognize the dangers of technological failures. To prepare for the changes ushered in by fintech, it is important for...

Time is our most precious, finite, and versatile resource. Family office industry stakeholders are reevaluating their relationship with time—making meaningful behavioral changes to maximize their “return on invested time.” Powerful and practical tools—some borrowed from the field of investment management—can help maximize return on this scarce and ...

FOX Technology Resource Partners act as both core and peripheral services and solutions for the community and membership including families, family offices, operating companies, and advisor organizations. FOX hosts a monthly meeting comprised of different thought leader specialists whose focus is in the areas of technology including software, data ...

Risk Management at FOX is focused on all aspects of risk for its membership including families, family offices, operating companies, and advisor organizations. FOX hosts a quarterly meeting comprised of different vendors and thought leader specialists whose focus is in the areas of Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Personal Security, Insurance, Gov...

The future of IT is changing and adapting to a cloud and artificial intelligence-enabled world that includes the exponential shift from on-premises to IT consumed as a service (XaaS) and accelerating data centricity. To face these challenges and drive successful digital competitive advantages, IT leaders and teams will need to master the six key pr...

Dive into Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance with Grant Thornton’s concise video series that are designed for board members and senior executives. The four short videos summarize insights on the challenges and opportunities of AI board governance. From understanding the need for “AI circuit breakers” to tracking risks and accountability, and f...

Technology within the family office and wealth management industry is changing rapidly. Software applications are changing how we will work and are delivering new ways to implement and integrate reporting, communication, and aggregation. Suppliers are learning from each other and teaching us how to approach and apply newer technologies. Take a glim...

We hear a lot today about the cybersecurity risks we face but to protect our families, it’s crucial not to forget the importance of effectively managing personal and physical security. In this chapter, we explore a risk-based approach to the personal and physical dimensions of family security and offer actionable insights you can put into pra...

In 2022, FOX and Fondazione AIS conducted a research study on technology in family offices. This report details findings on technology usage and needs for the family office.