 Christopher Page Managing Director, Financial Standard Christopher Page is the founder, managing director and group publisher of the Rainmaker Group of companies. At Rainmaker Group, he leads business development, product innovation, strategic planning and customer relationship management. Prior to forming Rainmaker Group, Page held a wide range of senior management roles with investment managers.
CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2018 The most financially sound family office can rapidly unravel if not enough attention is paid to a core principle, i.e. to build and preserve socio-emotional wealth. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2018 If you've ever wondered how private investors can change the world for the better and shape a cultural conversation, consider the global art market. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 10 NOV 2017 Stewardship is a somewhat vague concept, but the recent release of the Paradise Papers has brought it to the fore. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017 On March 20, David Rockefeller - former Chase Manhattan chair and last of Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller's grandchildren - passed away. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016 While the family office model has traditionally been the preserve of the ultra-rich, this may be changing very soon. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 23 SEP 2016 Passing the torch to the next generation is an important step in the family office journey, but it shouldn't be done without careful consideration. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | MONDAY, 22 AUG 2016 Based on a recent survey by alternatives researcher Peltz International, hedge funds typically represent 11% of family office portfolios - but this may change soon. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 15 JUL 2016 One of the most appealing parts of running a family office is the freedom to go it your own way - but this can have its downsides. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2016 Earlier this month, we announced the winners of the 2016 La Trobe Financial Standard Philanthropy Awards, which recognise the real-world achievements of substantial Australian philanthropic initiatives. Read more CHRISTOPHER PAGE | THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan recently announced they would transfer 99% of their shares in the social network, worth about $45 billion, to a vehicle that will take philanthropy to a whole new level. Read more |
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