The long gameBY DARREN SNYDER, KANIKA SOOD  The Macquarie Group Foundation is set to give out the largest philanthropic award in its history. Its global head Lisa George spoke to FS Private Wealth about how the company leverages its resources to affect long-lasting change.
 Generation nextTo sustain a successful multi-generational business and legacy requires investment acumen grounded in strong family values. As part of the rising generation ...  Skin in the gameViola Private Wealth executive chair, founding partner, and adviser Charlie Viola has worked hard to build his personal brand, and it shows. Viola's face ...  Hyper focused on changeIt's widely accepted though oft-debated that two seemingly contradictory things can be true at the same time. Take Johnny Kahlbetzer's approach at Twynam ...  Wealth with purposeIn the realm of Australian family offices, a stark reality emerges: 70% risk dropping the ball on wealth transfer. To curb this trend, Mutual Trust chief ...  The founder mentalityBillionaire tech entrepreneur Richard White has achieved success through his ability to instill and leverage a founder's mentality. Now, he hopes to expand ...  Making a differenceCamp Quality chief executive Deborah Thomas is tapping into her extensive media and leadership experience to find new avenues of fundraising for the children's ...  Home grown2028, New South Wales. It's a postcode synonymous with beauty, wealth, and luxury. Some even call it Sydney's answer to Rodeo Drive. But to Pallas Group ...  All about arbitrageHe was brought up in a fortunate South African family. Now Shaun Sergay and his team are disrupting the antiquated bank guarantee process, by reducing ...  Time to shineIf there's one thing diamonds are known for, it's their unmatched brilliance. Black Diamondz founder Monika Tu has forged her own path in Sydney's luxury ...  Eternal optimistFrom humble beginnings in war-torn Lebanon, EG Funds Management co-founder Adam Geha has built a life his younger self would envy - not to escape it ... |
Latest News
Family businesses turn to external chief executives: Deloitte
While family members will largely remain at the helm of family businesses post-succession, a Deloitte Private report anticipates a meaningful shift globally, with more businesses preferring outside professionals to step into the chief executive roles.
MST Financial broadens services to Alder & Partners
MST Financial has broadened its services for Alder & Partners Private Wealth Management, providing "institutional-grade investments" across managed accounts, asset allocation and research.
Australia welcomes 25k to millionaires' club: UBS
Australia's club of millionaires jumped by 25,000 last year thanks to booming property values and fat superannuation balances, according to the latest UBS Global Wealth Report.
Family office succession takes back seat to investments
While family offices have investment strategies down pat, the state of their succession plans paint another story, which reports suggest could undermine a seamless transfer of a vast amount of wealth.
Further Reading
Cover Story
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.
Expert Feed
What I told a room of financial advisers about divorce
A little while ago, I was invited to present a continuing professional development seminar to nearly 500 qualified financial advisers. The topic? Ethical ...
It's a commodities supercycle, but not as you know it
At present, three major megatrends are converging to potentially initiate a prolonged supercycle in commodities over the next 25 years.
How your clients can start leaving a legacy now
Philanthropic giving often comes up in client conversations about estate planning - a time when clients are thinking about the legacy they will leave.
The complexities executives face before retirement
Executives facing retirement after long careers carry a unique set of psychological, relational, and planning complexities that ripple far beyond money.
