Family Offices

A family office can outgrow its purpose when institutional processes add more cost and complexity than the family’s wealth actually requires.

Family offices are moving currency risk closer to the centre of portfolio strategy, matching assets more deliberately with the currencies in which families actually spend, borrow and invest.

Some family offices are building direct-investment teams that look increasingly like private-equity firms, bringing more control over deals but also more cost, governance and execution risk.

A family office becomes a market-moving investor when the size of its trades starts to affect pricing, liquidity and how counterparties respond.

A convincing voice is enough to breach a family office when staff trust what they hear before verifying who is asking.

Family offices are now shifting their long-term asset allocation strategies. This change is driven by market volatility and the quest for sustainable growth.

Discover the strategic distinctions between private banks and family offices in Switzerland, and learn how these entities cater to the diverse needs of affluent families. Gain insights into their functions, expert perspectives, and future trends in wealth management.

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