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Wealthy families, single family offices, and wealth advisors continue to live in the long shadows of economic and political uncertainty, as well as generational transitions. If economic uncertainty has been a persistent concern since at least 2008, other macro trends are more dynamic in nature. Poli...

Amidst all the doom and gloom of European austerity and the general anxiety about the continent’s future, there is considerable evidence that Europe remains surprisingly well positioned to compete in the global market.For the past three decades, the World Economic Forum has performed a detailed annu...

Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action. -Peter DruckerIn the rush to wrap up 2012, taking time to stop and reflect on the office’s performance can feel like a luxury for which there is no time. Yet 44% of recent FOX Family O...

On November 29, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a No-Action letter exempting family offices from registration as Commodity Pool Operators. Family Offices that qualify under SEC definition of a family office will be eligible.The new CFTC rule does require that family offices sub...

Family education is one of several building blocks that interlock to support the transfer of family legacy and sustain wealth across generations. When done well, family education results in responsible, engaged family members working together to achieve common goals. Perhaps equally important, it ca...

In 2005, FOX established a Global Family Council (GFC) which meets semi-annually and brings together a group of sophisticated families from 13 countries around the world to discuss wealth management issues and key market trends. Our October 2-3 meeting in London focused largely on risk assessment an...

Last week we held the annual FOX Fall Forum in Chicago. Coming as it did in the run up to a U.S. presidential election and with a number of significant tax policy changes looming at the end of the year, a number of sessions dealt with near-term challenges. At the same time, a common theme throughout...

Ben Hunt is portfolio manager of the TIG Procella Fund, a long/short equity hedge fund focused on the political, legal, and regulatory events that influence security prices. He is also the author of two books on international politics, including one on the European coalition. We are delighted to hav...

Ben Hunt is portfolio manager of the TIG Procella Fund, a long/short equity hedge fund focused on the political, legal, and regulatory events that influence security prices. He is also the author of two books on international politics, including one on the European coalition. We are delighted to hav...

Most ultra high net worth families rely on trusts, not only as key components of their wealth transfer strategy but also for the transfer of family continuity and legacy. And yet, our experience working with families and their advisors shows that more often than not, key players in the trust lack th...