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Join us as we unravel the events that shaped capital markets in 2023 and gain insights into the landscape of 2024. From the lasting impacts of the pandemic to geopolitical shifts and technological breakthroughs, we'll navigate through key themes, discuss potential opportunities, and share strategic portfolio considerations. Timothy F. McCusker, ...

As we head into the second half of the year, questions surrounding the global economy and financial markets remain. Is the U.S. headed for a recession? Will there be secondary effects from divergent Global Central Bank policies? Does the 2024 political cycle matter? And importantly, how should family offices invest capital given the current and fut...

Get up to speed on the latest results and relevant themes from FOX's Family Office Benchmarking Survey, Global Investment Survey, and Multi-Family Office Survey. Hilary Leav, Director, Insights & Research, FOX David Toth, President, Membership, FOX

Welcome to the 2022 FOX Global Investment Forum. Peter Moustakerski, CEO, FOX Jonathan S. Tunner, Director, Private Investment Opportunities

Join FOX for a 2022 global economic update from Charles Schwab’s Chief Global Investment Strategist, Jeffrey Kleintop. Jeffrey will highlight important issues in the current economic cycle such as central bank policies, global interest rates, and inflation. He will provide commentary on the latest trends and events impacting international markets, ...

As high-net-worth investors discuss plans for charitable giving and investing with their financial advisors, it is absolutely crucial for them to be on the same page in terms of the outcomes desired, both financially and philanthropically. For this reason, advisors and their clients need a set vocabulary of terms going into the first meeting. Only ...

The pool of potential investors for private offerings has widened under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s new definition of “accredited investor” in Rule 215 and Rule 501(a). Accredited investors—considered to be sufficiently sophisticated and risk tolerant—are permitted to participate in certain private offerin...

Across the world, philanthropy is undergoing a transformation that offers both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. With so much in flux, emerging donors and established funders are seeking new models not only for funding strategies and impact measures, but also for organizational design and management systems that will serve them well in...

Identity theft occurs when personal information about an individual is stolen and used typically for financial gain. Criminals can obtain personal information electronically through hacking or illegally purchasing information from the Deep Web/Dark Web. They can also obtain information through paper records that are not properly disposed of or secu...

This issue brief examines the kinds of decisions that family foundations often face and sets out practical, easy-to-apply guidelines for ensuring that the foundation’s decision-making methods vary appropriately, as conditions and circumstances change. It includes factors to consider when selecting a decision-making method, guidance on how to commun...

Just as government and businesses require sound governance to do their work well, so too do families—and their philanthropy. The Family Governance Pyramid provides a model and framework for philanthropic families that is even more relevant and necessary today than when it was first introduced nearly two decades ago. This article by the National Cen...

Governance is the framework that helps you establish decision-making principles, policies, and practices. Understand the process and value of building a strong governance structure. This primer is the third in a series of seven about the Family Giving Lifecycle by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, comprising of seven inflection p...

Effective philanthropy is a process of continual learning. An assessment plan will help you define and measure the progress of your partners, your strategy, and the governance and operations of your social impact vehicles. Find out how to create a robust learning agenda and assessment plan. This primer is the fifth in a series of seve...

What is the consequence of your philanthropy and who will steward future efforts? Legacy requires creating and implementing plans for donor intent, lifespan, continuity, and succession. Explore how to define and build your legacy and prepare for transitions. This primer is the seventh in a series of seven about the Family Giving Lifecycle b...

Sound money is the result when interest rates are above the rate of inflation, a development that is expected to persist in the years ahead. In the meantime, the transition to a higher interest rate environment has no doubt challenged investors, who have endured historical losses in bonds and high volatility in stocks. But make no mistake: This str...