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Is day zero investing the future of venture capital?

May 17, 2023

Fridtjof Berge, co-founder of global investor Antler, discusses why getting in on the ground floor can reap dividends for family offices.

Philippe J. Weil: ‘The complexity of being born into wealth’

May 3, 2023

An experienced fourth-generation family member who has the passion and drive of a first-generation founder, Philippe J. Weil is a man of unique insight and knowhow. Here in his own words, he talks about effective governance advice and the importance of listening to every generation…

An experienced fourth-generation family member who has the passion and drive of a first-generation founder, Philippe J. Weil is a man of unique insight and knowhow.

Coming from a Swiss Jewish family that has traded in one form or another for more than 400 years, his great grandfather on his father’s side made a splash in the textiles industry before the family diversified into commodity trading and residential real estate.

Why the rise of new money is driving a surge in Asian family offices

April 25, 2023

Jefferson Sun, founder and CEO of Fargo Wealth Group, talks about how the past ten years have been a golden decade for Chinese entrepreneurs and what local governments are doing to help establish a raft of new family offices as a result.

Having seen a rise in demand for flexibility within a traditionally rigid banking system, Fargo Wealth Group was established to offer a wide range of expertise to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and families - from wealth management to asset management and family office services to FinTech innovation.

Leila Zakhem: ‘Believing in business with a social mission’

April 18, 2023

In an exclusive interview, the Iranian-born Next Gen talks about family history, the importance of private sector experience in the field of philanthropy and aligning multi-generational values…

Despite being born and raised in Houston, Texas, Leila Zakhem holds close to her Iranian roots, with an ardent belief in the strength of family and the power of education – and the impact of combining the two.

It’s with this surety of support, knowledge and experience, that this driven Next Gen is working with other families and businesses towards achieving maximum social impact.

Robyn Langsford: Helping family businesses to ‘Hum’

April 12, 2023

As one of KPMG’s Global Leader for Family Business, Robyn Langsford has more than 25 years’ experience working closely with private clients. In an interview with Campden FB, she talks about putting the spotlight on leading female entrepreneurs, broaching the succession question and educating Next Gens…

As one of KPMG’s Global Leader for Family Business, Robyn Langsford has more than 25 years’ experience working closely with private clients to deliver strategic financial and tax advice tailored to their business and the challenges they face.

A trusted adviser to family businesses and family offices, she has a broad skill base and diverse experience that enables her to solve multidisciplinary problems and add value.

Aleksandr “Shurick” Agapitov: Creating a new frontier for investors and entrepreneurs

March 13, 2023

In an exclusive interview with Campden FB, the man responsible for building a $3 billion video game payments powerhouse with his company Xsolla discusses the challenges and opportunities of the internet’s next great step forward.

Since building a $3 billion video game payments powerhouse with his company Xsolla, Aleksandr “Shurick” Agapitov is now responsible for giving the developer community the tools they need to compete and succeed in the hyper-competitive video game arena.

Family office investors turn to private equity to enhance long-term portfolio returns

March 8, 2023

Private Equity is mainstream among ultra-high-net-worth (94% engaged), with the bulk looking for enhanced returns (67%).

According to The Ultra-High Net Worth Private Equity Investing Report 2023 by Campden Wealth and Titanbay, 84% of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) investors hold private equity investments, with a further 10% interested in the asset class.

How the Arnault family is leading the way in planning for succession

January 26, 2023

While the succession plans of many ultra-high-net-worth families are, according to Campden Wealth’s European Family Office Report 2022, only informally agreed, unwritten or still in the process of development, the family-owned company running luxury goods giant LVMH is running on clear and transparent lines of communication, says Stuart Hatcher.

While the succession plans of many ultra-high-net-worth families are, according to Campden Wealth’s European Family Office Report 2022, only informally agreed (19%), unwritten (21%) or still in the process of development (14%), the family running owned company which operates luxury goods giant LVMH is running on clear and transparent lines of communication.

What’s on the horizon for private markets in 2023?

January 20, 2023

Ahead of embarking on Titanbay’s Horizons Conference, a forum bringing together industry leaders to navigate the waters of private markets, Titanbay’s head of investments Alex Bozoglou casts a weathered eye on what’s in store for the year ahead.

The global events of the past few years have made planning for the future trickier than ever. Now, with soaring inflation, increasing interest rates, collapsing stock markets and imminent recessions, scoping the horizon for investment trends requires a steady hand and a strong stomach.

European Family Office Report: Uncertain times lead to certain measures with an increased focus on private equity

January 16, 2023

Campden Wealth reveals European family offices are proactively adopting inflation-mitigating investment strategies as economic uncertainty looks to continue for the foreseeable future.

After a tumultuous few years and with even more uncertainty set for the foreseeable future, Europe-based family offices are proactively adopting inflation-mitigating investment strategies, according to Campden Wealth’s new European Family Office Report 2022.