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Preparing for generational wealth transfer post-Covid-19

July 7, 2021

Every industry has seen sharp changes over the last year and a half due to the pandemic, but the wealth sector has seen a major shift with the generational wealth transfer timeline shortening significantly.

Understanding the needs of the modern family office

December 9, 2019

There’s no doubt that family offices continue to evolve, with traditional models, where a family’s interests are directed by a single ‘head’ in a small number of jurisdictions with shared objectives, being a thing of the past. Today, a family office is much more global, diverse, and tech-savvy.

More family offices look offshore

April 27, 2018

More family offices are looking to shift jurisdiction this year, advisers say, as political instability continues from London to the Middle East.

More family offices are looking to shift jurisdiction this year, advisers say, as political instability continues from London to the Middle East.

Charitable families spur foundations in Jersey

January 24, 2018

Families and philanthropy are driving the sharp rise in the number of foundation structures registered in Jersey.

Families and philanthropy are driving the sharp rise in the number of foundation structures registered in Jersey.

Tide turns for offshore financial centres

March 1, 2008

Offshore financial centres around the world are becoming increasingly popular for wealthy families to invest in. Bob Reynolds highlights some of the more popular offshore centres and how their individual strengths can suit the wealthy business family

The last decade has seen considerable change in the scope of the services and products offered to wealthy families by offshore financial centres. Competition has intensified between leading jurisdictions and the traditional standard bearers have been obliged to up their game to stay in contention.

Jersey: centre for family office

September 1, 2004

There are all manner of financial instruments in full-service jurisdictions offering business families strategic avenues towards managing their wealth. So what makes Jersey so special? asks Bob Reynolds

Bob Reynolds is consultant editor of Offshore Red.

The years since 2000 have been transitional for many of the leading offshore jurisdictions. The weight of international regulation and a fiercely competitive market has forced jurisdictions to be original and flexible in their thinking.