What is the wealth for?BY MICHAEL KARBOURIS | MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026 4:39PM An estimated $83 trillion will pass between generations over the next two decades.
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Generation next
JAMES GOWING
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
FINANCE DIRECTOR
GOWING BROS LTD
To sustain a successful multi-generational business and legacy requires investment acumen grounded in strong family values. As part of the rising generation at Gowing Bros, executive director of finance James Gowing is helping position the 158-year-old company for the future. Karren Vergara writes.
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