Investment

Property investment for family businesses

1 April, 2002 05:04 PM

Maurice Smith

It is no longer just the larger institutions dominating the commercial property investment sector. There has been a significant increase in private investors making long-term investments in commercial property. Here, we explain some of the reasons for this and offer a few tips on those considering it as an option

The AMM Foundation

1 February, 2002 05:20 PM

Radha Maini

Philanthropy plays a large role in the lives of many family businesses. Through their foundation’s schools and hospitals, the Murugappa family has demonstrated their commitment to Indian society

Family business in India

1 February, 2002 04:40 PM

Manesh L Shrikant

In this issue’s guest editorial, Dr Manesh L Shrikant examines the Indian family business scene and the challenges it faces in achieving future growth and prosperity

Family business emerges in Russia

1 February, 2002 04:23 PM

Katharine G Baker

The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 has left the Russian markets wide open and made room for new family-run enterprises to prosper in a nation of eager consumers

Gold as a diversifier in the family business portfolio

1 February, 2002 11:52 AM

Katharine Pulvermacher

In the first of a series of three articles Katharine Pulvermacher discusses why including a small proportion of gold in a family business owner’s portfolio can increase the weight of higher-return, riskier assets – while maintaining a constant level of risk

Hedge fund investing for family businesses

1 February, 2002 10:50 AM

Randolf Warsager

Family businesses can profit from investing in hedge funds, but proper preparation and education is necessary in order to fully reap the rewards