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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.

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.

FB Roundup: Rafael del Pino Jr., Fred DeLuca, Tom Love

March 8, 2023

In this week’s FB Roundup, the Spanish prime minister speaks out against Rafael del Pino Jr’s headquarters move; Goldman Sachs joins the bid to buy Subway from founders’ heirs; and tributes are paid to US truck stop chain founder Tom Love.

Spanish prime minister speaks out against Rafael del Pino Jr.’s headquarters move
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has publicly criticised billionaire businessman Rafael del Pino Jr. after revealing plans to move the headquarters of Ferrovial SA to the Netherlands.

FB Roundup: Donald Trump, Anders Hedin, Jihan Wu

September 26, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, the Trump family is sued for inflating their net worth by billions; Anders Hedin lines up a takeover of UK car dealer Pendragon; and Crypto billionaire Jihan Wu buys Singapore’s Fort Knox.

Trump family sued for inflating net worth by billions
Former US president Donald Trump (pictured left) and his three eldest children, have been landed with a fraud lawsuit following an investigation into their family company, the Trump Organization.

The lawsuit, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James following a three-year civil investigation, alleges that the Trump Organization committed acts of fraud in the decade between 2011-2021.

Why Hong Kong-based family offices are leading lights in philanthropic giving

September 15, 2022

Hong Kong and the successful families based there have long had a reputation for generous and charitable attitudes. For family offices with a philanthropic focus, the city state offers a wide variety of opportunities and incentives says Christine Ho, deputy global head of FamilyOfficeHK.

Hong Kong and the successful families based there have long had a reputation for generous and charitable attitudes. For family offices with a philanthropic focus, the city state offers a wide variety of opportunities and incentives. Campden FB talks to Christine Ho, deputy global head of FamilyOfficeHK, a dedicated body of the HKSAR Government on the subject of effective giving.

FB Roundup: Mike Ashley, Leonard N. Stern, Robert Hersov

September 12, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Mike Ashley plots a takeover of historic Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes; Robert Hersov plans to buy multiple South African airports; and Leonard N. Stern reportedly agrees to return ancient artifacts to Greece.

Mike Ashley plots historic Savile Row tailor takeover
Frasers Group, the shopping empire founded by British retail billionaire Mike Ashley, is among the remaining bidders contending for ownership of the historic tailors Gieves & Hawkes, according to Sky News.

FB Roundup: Rodolphe Saade, Amancio Ortega, Michael Steinhard

July 25, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade opposes a French windfall tax plan; Zara founder Amancio Ortega buys a luxury New York apartment building for $500 million; and ancient artifacts seized from US billionaire Michael Steinhardt are returned to Italy.

Shipping billionaire Rodolphe Saade opposes French windfall tax plan
Rodolphe Saade, the billionaire head of multi-generational family-owned shipping giant CMA CGM SA, has vocally opposed a plan by French lawmakers to impose a windfall tax on corporate profits to moderate the impact of inflation.

CMA CGM SA, the world’s third-largest container carrier, has seen its profits rise dramatically following strong global demand for consumer goods resulting in shipping rates being raised more than ten-fold during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Proposed tax concessions for family offices in Hong Kong

July 20, 2022

Hong Kong’s low tax rates along with comprehensive infrastructure, little government interference and substantial available capital make it attractive to potential investors, including family offices, and thus competitive with other countries in the region, says Christine Ho, deputy global head of FamilyOfficeHK at Invest Hong Kong.

On April 4, 2022, the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) submitted a paper for discussion to the Legislative Council Panel on Financial Affairs on the subject of Proposed Tax Concession for Family Offices. The objective of the proposed tax exemption is to provide tax certainty to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their family members who hold assets via investment holding vehicles in order to attract family offices to set up and operate in Hong Kong.

Is Hong Kong the place to be for family offices?

June 17, 2022

With more ultra-high-net-worth families deciding to set up an Asian office, the choice of where to make a base is a vitally important one. Hong Kong has long since been a vibrant financial and cultural hub and is increasingly enticing UHNW individuals and families to set up in the city.

With more ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families deciding to set up an Asian office, the choice of where to make a base is a vitally important one. Hong Kong has long since been a vibrant financial and cultural hub and is increasingly enticing UHNW individuals and families to set up in the city.

How Hong Kong is leading the way with social needs and sustainability

June 7, 2022

With a rich tradition of philanthropy, Hong Kong is well positioned to lead Asia in addressing social needs and navigating sustainability, says Christine Ho, deputy global head of FamilyOfficeHK at Invest Hong Kong.

Coupled with a rich tradition of philanthropy and its existing role as a global center of business and commerce, Hong Kong is well positioned to lead Asia in addressing social needs and navigating sustainability as well as families’ succession.

Hong Kong has a rich tradition of philanthropy. Both the public and private sectors have been front and center in addressing social challenges throughout history.