PAUL SILLS   Most people consider themselves rational, openminded thinkers, making ethical decisions in an objective, non-biased fashion. Sadly, that is rarely true as we are all susceptible ...DANIEL BERICK   As is the case with any sophisticated business enterprise, a family office will have a variety of legal needs to address in the course of its operations, and will need legal advice ...

PATRICK HAYDEN   Many economists, much better positioned than we are, have provided forecasts on the future prospects of the global economy. Our simplified analysis leads us to believe that it ...DAVID ARCAUZ   Amid fierce competition in the private equity industry, forging solid relationships is pivotal in order to stay, according to Flexstone Partners managing partner David Arcauz.

HELENA ROBERTSSON   Cyberattacks are accelerating as criminals and other threat actors seek to exploit the disruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Businesses have scrambled to implement ...DYLAN NAVRA   Every adviser is acutely aware of their mounting administration burden. Not only do advisers have to provide sound advice, they must also show how and why they have provided it.

LINDA BEIDLER-D'AGUILAR   Family offices are generally recognised as integral to the cohesive and coherent management of a family's diverse business interests in tandem with its domestic and personal ...PHILIP DE HAAN   Discretionary trusts are often established with tax issues in mind. However, there is more to discretionary trusts than tax. This article discusses the family law issues associated ...

REGIE GARDOCE   Traditionally, businesses are set up to make a profit. Not-for-profits are set up to do social good. But what if the objective is to do both? Social enterprises sit right in the ...JOHN MCLEOD   This report attempts to estimate the outlook for philanthropy and volunteering in Australia during the unprecedented combination of a major economic downturn and a significant ...

ALEXIS KOKKINOS   Understanding the definition of 'income' for trusts has always been important. However, for 30 June 2020, it has been more critical than ever due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...ROBYN JACOBSON   Recently enacted legislation has extended the director penalty rules to include goods and services tax (GST), luxury car tax and wine equalisation tax. For tax quarters commencing ...

ANA HAARSMA   The Franchising Code of Conduct (Franchising Code) is set out in schedule 1 to the Competition and Consumer (Industry Codes—Franchising) Regulation 2014. The Franchising Code ...

DANIEL BERICK   Recognising and taking steps to address the 'entitlement trap' is a challenge that is as old as the family unit itself. The problems that can be caused within a family unit by ...PETER PONTIKIS   Single family offices (SFOs) are designed to centralise the management of significant family fortunes in excess of $30-50 million, though overseas experience tends to suggest ...

NALIKA NANAYAKKARA   Shifting client demographics and preferences, as well as a flood of new digital offerings, are driving clients around the world to reconsider their wealth management relationships.WEALTH-X *   The significance of women to the wealth management sector is exponential. Now more than ever, women create and control a massive amount of wealth globally, making them an essential ...