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The grapes of wealth

May 5, 2011

Around thirty miles north-west of the city of Bordeaux, in France’s premier wine producing region, sits a wine estate associated with not just one of the world’s best wines, but also with one of the greatest family business dynasties of all time. Château Mouton Rothschild produces a so-called “first growth” French wine – among the best the country has to offer.

Exor continues investment diversification

June 11, 2010

Exor, the investment arm of Italy’s Agnelli dynasty, has announced that it plans to invest up to $100 million in partnership with Jardine Matheson Holdings and Rothschild private bank to access private equity opportunities in China and India.

Exor, the investment arm of Italy's Agnelli dynasty, has announced that it plans to invest up to $100 million in partnership with Jardine Matheson Holdings and Rothschild private bank to access private equity opportunities in China and India.

According to a statement released on Thursday, the agreement means Exor will be strongly placed to capture both medium and long-term investment opportunities in regions with high growth potential across a wide range of sectors.

How to find your first non-family CEO

May 5, 2010

During the life cycle of a family business, there may come a point when the current leader is ready to retire and there is no next generation member ready to take over, writes Jurgen Geerlings

During the life cycle of a family business, there may come a point when the current leader is ready to retire and there is no next generation member with the ability or the inclination to take over, writes Jurgen Geerlings.

Exclusive access to the Rothschild archive

March 17, 2010

Over lunch yesterday after an exclusive tour of the Rothschild family archive, Baron Eric de Rothschild, sixth-generation chairman of Rothschild Private Banking & Trust, admitted he does not like the word dynasty, writes Marc Smith

Over lunch yesterday, Baron Eric de Rothschild, sixth-generation chairman of Rothschild Private Banking & Trust, admitted he does not like the word dynasty, writes Marc Smith.

This is a surprising revelation since I had just spent the best part of two hours being shown around the Rothschild archive at their London headquarters, which details over 200 years of his family's history.

Will first non-family head make or break Rothschild dynasty?

February 17, 2010

Rothschild might have broken with tradition by appointing a non-family CEO for the first time in its history, but the new chief has several factors in his favour as he takes the helm of one of the world’s leading investment banks, writes Paul Golden

Few businesses can hold a candle to Rothschild when it comes to keeping it in the family, writes Paul Golden.

Since the five sons of Mayer Amschel Rothschild started to build their businesses in Frankfurt, London, Paris, Vienna and Naples, successive generations have contributed to a business that has become as synonymous with family as almost any other.

Rothschild names first non-family chief executive

February 10, 2010

Rothschild will appoint a non-family chief executive for the first time in its 212-year history as the banking group restructures its management.

Nigel Higgins, who has been with the family business for 27 years and co-headed the firm since 2000, will take over from seventh-generation David de Rothschild in March as head of the family holding company.

Rothschild sells stake for first time in three years

November 20, 2008

The Rothschild family has sold a 7.5% stake in its holding company Rothschild Continuation Holdings to Rabobank, a Dutch banking firm in a deal that makes Rabobank the first investor in RCH since December 2005 when Jardine Matheson bought a 20% stake from Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Group.

Rabobank executive board member Sipko Schat (pictured) will join the Rothschild board.

Rothschild hires Lehmen bankers

November 3, 2008

Two-centuries-old family-owned bank Rothschild has taken advantage of the demise of rival Lehman Brothers, hiring three M&A bankers from the collapsed firm.

Two-centuries-old family-owned bank Rothschild has taken advantage of the demise of rival Lehman Brothers, hiring three M&A bankers from the collapsed firm. The boutique investment bank has hired Antonio Villalon as co-head of its Global Financial Institutions Group. Rothschild also named Stephen Fox as co-head of its UK FIG and Philippe Le Baquer moved across to work on FIG deals in continental Europe.

"We are seeing significant demand for our FIG related independent advice," the bank said.

Rothschild family sign historic agreement with Chinese bank

September 18, 2008

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild has given up a stake in his family’s LCF Rothschild Group to the Bank of China, the fifth largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalisation in 2007.

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild has given up a stake in his family’s LCF Rothschild Group to the Bank of China, the fifth largest bank in the world in terms of market capitalisation in 2007.

The two companies have signed a long-term strategic investment and business cooperation agreement covering private banking and asset management businesses in their respective domestic markets and other strategic geographies.

An insider reviews...

September 1, 2004

In Praise of Nepotism,
By Adam Bellow, Doubleday

Christine Harland is director of Camden Writers.

In Praise of Nepotism,
By Adam Bellow, Doubleday