Effective family governance helps preserve the family’s legacy, promotes unity, and ensures that all members are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the family’s future. We provide essential best practices to help you build a robust family governance framework.
In July’s news round-up, we’re focusing on the positive activity in the central London office market as a surge in demand for leasings and strong interest from investors help give the sector a boost.
The frequency of severe natural catastrophes appears to be picking up and yields on catastrophe bonds are near all-time highs. In this article, Ben Hancock from Bedrock’s Research team explores some of the dynamics driving catastrophe bond markets, sharing key insights from a Q&A session with Etienne Schwarz, Head of Investment Management and Insurance-Linked Securities at Twelve Capital.
This month, we discuss the rotation out of Big Tech and into other sectors, the outlook for US rates, and the fast-moving US election.
Resilient global growth data mask divergent fortunes among major economies: the US and some emerging markets are growing strongly while most other developed markets are at a crawl. Still, global inflation is falling and multiple policy rate cuts are expected in the coming months. Upside inflation surprises cannot be ruled out, notably given the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. But there is a clear, if narrow, path to a global economic soft landing. That markets have fully priced in this optimistic outcome nonetheless suggests that risks are skewed to the downside. Bonds and gold are obvious places to take shelter, while pockets of value in equities can also be found.
Creating a succession plan that protects family legacy is a process that demands careful planning and consideration. We offer a checklist for building a lasting family legacy, with essential steps to ensure a smooth transition and the sustained growth of your family’s vision and wealth.
In June’s news round-up, we look at some of the major trends and transactions that are helping demonstrate growing positivity for the London office market and why this is creating new opportunities for investors.
