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FB Roundup: MacKenzie Scott, Ray Flemings, Christian Beck

March 23, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, MacKenzie Scott donates $281 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Stipple founder Ray Flemings launches an UHNW luxury services marketplace and Christian Beck’s family office brings a former Goldman Sachs boss on board.

MacKenzie Scott gifts $281 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

While her ex-husband Jeff Bezos continues to accumulate vast wealth, MacKenzie Scott is making good on her Giving Pledge promise with a donation of $281 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America non-profit organisation.

Re-engaging the next generation

March 17, 2022

It’s an issue that often comes up in conversation with family business clients: the enthusiasm of the next generation to be involved in running the business may be waning says KPMG partner Ian Beaumont.

Different horizons

FB Roundup: Michael Dell, Barry Sternlicht, Jack Ginter

March 11, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Peloton founder John Foley sells shares to Dell family firm; Barry Sternlicht family office invests in hotel software; and former Abbot Downing family office head Jack Ginter launches service for UHNW clients.

Peloton co-founder sells stock worth $50 million to Michael Dell family firm

John Foley, the co-founder of fitness titan Peloton, has sold $50 million of his personal company stock to Michael Dell’s family investment firm.

The sale comes just a few weeks after Foley stepped down as chief executive, after Peloton lost more than 80% of its market value over the course of a year. Shares in the New York-based equipment and media company have lost about 75% of their value in the past 12 months.

Why are family offices choosing to establish a presence in Singapore?

March 8, 2022

In TMF Group’s recent survey with Campden Wealth, Singapore was designated as a destination of choice for a number of family offices. TMF Group client director Aynsley Vaughan discusses the myriad benefits of living and working in the city-state.

In TMF Group’s recent survey with Campden Wealth, Singapore was designated as a destination of choice for a number of family offices. Many families have established their family office in Singapore as a way to diversify from their family business, as well as being a launch pad into the Asia market.

FB Roundup: US Treasury disclosure plans, Nintendo family office expands interests, Walmart heir invests in healthier oceans

February 10, 2022

American family offices oppose a disclosure plan by the US Treasury Department, Nintendo founders’ family office bolster their mission to invest in Japanese business with a new acquisition, and Walmart heir’s global impact platform further pledges to clean up the seas.

American family offices oppose disclosure plan by US Treasury Department

Ultra-wealthy families are claiming they will be “Uniquely susceptible” to theft, fraud and kidnapping if a proposal by the US Treasury Department requiring American companies to disclose identities of their beneficial shareholders goes ahead.

FB ROUNDUP: Helmut Jeggle, Hightower, Sir John Beckwith

February 1, 2022

Ex-head of BioNTech brothers' family office builds his own business, American business advisory firm Hightower makes a strategic investment and Sir John Beckwith's family office appoints a new asset management chairman.

Head of the BioNTech brothers' family office leaves to build his own business

Helmut Jeggle [pictured], the head of Thomas and Andreas Struengmann's family office Athos, has left to advance his own family office after purchasing stakes in firms alongside the twin brothers.

FB roundup: Paul Allen, Ritesh Agarwal, Alpha Blue Ocean

January 27, 2022

The estate of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen expands its investment management group, Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal gets into agritech and family office Alpha Blue Ocean signs a new financing agreement.

Paul Allen’s family office expands its investment management group

Vulcan Inc., the family office of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, has expanded and renamed its investment management group.

Vulcan Capital has been retitled Cercano Management and is positioned as a public markets, private equity, private credit and real estate investment-advisory firm to ultra high net worth individuals, with managed assets totaling $7.7 billion.

Creating her own legacy: Melissa Sesana Grajales on family business, family office and investing for the future

January 27, 2022

A prominent young, next-gen woman who is safeguarding her family’s wealth while carving her own niche as the head of an impact investment company, Melissa Sesana Grajales is undoubtedly one to watch.

It wouldn't be untrue to say that Melissa Sesana Grajales' family fortune was predicated on a wild leap of faith.

Philanthropy versus impact investing in the world of the wealthy

January 17, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, members of the ultra-wealthy community have made a monumental social impact, but just one made a financial profit. Paul Westall, co-founder of the Agreus Group, asks do family offices always need a return when it comes to giving and is it possible to have it both ways?

This is an extract from the How To Change The World Report, a guide to philanthropy and impact investing by family office recruiter, Agreus. Download the full report here.

Deal-chasing global family offices call for bespoke international professional services

January 17, 2022

Resources for bespoke wealth management and responsible governance strategies are in growing demand from restructuring family offices in their pursuit of new investment opportunities in new markets.

Resources for bespoke wealth management and responsible governance strategies are in growing demand from restructuring family offices in their pursuit of new investment opportunities in new markets.