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FOX’s annual estate planning webcast will lead participants through a thoughtful discussion of some of the most important topics and developments that were addressed at the 58th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. Key legislative, regulatory, and case law updates impacting ultra-high net worth families and their family offices will be c...

There are few issues in family business that create more conflict and tension than the employment of family members. The complexities involved and the breakdowns in communication and trust can contribute significantly to the alarmingly high rate of failed intergenerational transitions in family business. The good news is that there is a way for fam...

From Australia to United States and many places in between, this Global Employer Guide reflects an easy-to-read summary of employment law that changed in each country over the past year, including pandemic-related changes where applicable. Visa processes, employee rights, contract requirements, transfer of business considerations, privacy standards...

Real estate as an asset class requires constant attention to ever-changing variables. Implementing a defined, analytical, yet flexible asset management process within your family office’s direct investment function is critical to ensure your portfolio is positioned to meet intended goals.

Losing a loved one can be very difficult. Yet, as an executor, spouse, or family member, you need to take steps to ensure that your loved one's financial affairs are properly settled as part of the family’s end-of-life planning. To help with the process, this step-by-step guide outlines the key tasks, including selecting an executor, considering th...

Building and managing a portfolio is a continual process that involves numerous decisions. But none of those decisions is more important than how to allocate your wealth across different asset classes. By developing and implementing an asset allocation strategy that fits your particular goals and situation, you can achieve meaningful diversifi...

Whether an employee leaves for another job or because the employer decided it was time for the employee to go, employers typically need to figure out how to replace a departing worker. Sometimes, the break is clean. Other times, it can be complicated. Regardless of the reason or circumstance, now-former employees may have post-employment obligation...

Creating portfolios that are customized to a family’s unique investment goals and risk tolerance requires ingenuity and flexible thinking. However, the execution of risk management should be more systematic. Ultimately, the effective investors employ a risk management framework that accounts for potential risk at every stage of the investment proce...

Consumer Protection Attorney Anthony DiResta takes a look at the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule to ban non-compete clauses in employment agreements. Mr. DiResta analyzes wide-ranging implications of the proposed rule and provides questions for companies to consider when submitting public comments on it. Download the file fo...

Estate planning is often part of a divorce settlement, and negotiation of these terms can be as integral to the divorce settlement as allocation of parental responsibilities, support issues, or division of marital estate. For example, even a relatively simple Marital Settlement Agreement may generally contain waivers of an ex-spouse’s right to make...

Investors are processing more data more rapidly than ever. For family offices, sticking to their principles and investing within a risk-adjusted framework has never been more important. With a greater number of opportunities, success will require families to reflect upon what has and has not worked, clarify the sectors or strategies where they have...

In our first two quarterly write-ups this year, we explored on two familiar forms of family capital. Miguel López de Silanes Gómez addressed areas of focus for the financial capital of family enterprises in our Q1 Summary entitled From “Polycrisis” to “Polyopportunities”: Investment Highlights from FOX Members. In our Q2 Summary, Human Capital: Ach...

The passing of a family member is always stressful and challenging. The family office plays a critical role in helping the family through the process, often coordinating everything from the smallest funeral details to the preparation of the IRS Form 706. During this webinar, Mandy Chardoul and Jessica Wiltjer will discuss the benefits of pre-planni...

Private credit investments have experienced a rapid evolution over the past decade. Market conditions have helped to shape what may be a particularly auspicious cycle for the asset class. Higher interest rates and changing credit market dynamics have created attractive opportunities for private investors and wealthy families—but proper due diligenc...

Rick Rieder, CIO of the largest asset manager in the world joins us to share his perspectives across asset classes and global markets. We will cover key topics such as the US & global economic outlook and opportunities across public and private investment strategies, including sectors expected to outperform and an overview of the key macr...