Special report

Family businesses are the backbone of Asian economies, research

Family businesses are a key source of private wealth creation in Asia and are the backbone of the region's economies, according to research from Credit Suisse.

3 October, 2011 05:29 PM

Giulia Cambieri

Family businesses are a key source of private wealth creation in Asia and are the backbone of the region's economies, according to research from Credit Suisse.

A good accountant can be invaluable for family businesses. CampdenFB looks at the issues family businesses face with their relationship with the profession, and then goes on to recommend the top 10 in Europe.

18 May, 2011 05:55 PM

David Bain

Accountancy firms like family businesses. After all, family businesses offer scope for them to charge lucrative fees across a host of disciplines for both the business and the family. And as long as these fees aren’t too high and trust is established, accountancy firms can build up lasting relationships between themselves and business principals.

Cheques & Balances

6 September, 2010 11:57 AM

Paul Golden

Paul Golden analyses the best compensation strategies for senior family office staff

Are you treating the next generation as individuals?

6 September, 2010 11:50 AM

Jennifer East

When dealing with next gen members, family office executives and senior family members often subconsciously look at them through the lens of the family office or family business and try to find a way that they can fit into that picture.