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Why active ownership is here to stay
Active ownership, or proxy and engagement, has experienced a growing role in investment practices in recent years. As the light continues to shine on the importance of responsible investing and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, asset owners have a responsibility to better understand both the risk factors and potential return associated with the ownership of a company they invest in.
Active ownership, or proxy and engagement, has experienced a growing role in investment practices in recent years. As the light continues to shine on the importance of responsible investing and the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations, asset owners have a responsibility to better understand the risk factors and potential return associated with the ownership of a company they invest in.
FB Roundup: Hyundai, Bacardi, Associated British Foods
Chung family driving Hyundai make $2 billion on Apple tie-up reports, Bacardi raises the bar on post-Covid 'mindful drinking' trend, Associated British Foods stares at $1.4 billion sales loss but rules out Primark e-commerce.
Chung family driving Hyundai make $2 billion on Apple tie-up reports
The Chung family in control of Hyundai became almost $2 billion better off when South Korean media reported the automaker was in early talks of a partnership with Apple, Inc.
Share prices in Hyundai Motor Co soared by up to 25% in Seoul last week, which boosted the family fortunes of Euisun Chung (picture), 50, chairman, and his father, Mong-Koo, 82. Together they hold about 8% of stock in the group, but maintain influence through complex governance arrangements.
Olga Vysokova on how to engage the next generation
The next generation of leaders have a vision for the future which is different to their parents and more strategic, says next-gen social entrepreneur Olga Vysokova.
Vysokova, a London-based financial services professional, worked for her parent's family business for more than a decade and co-founded the Global Next Gen Community in 2019.
What will the Biden tax plan mean for wealthy business families?
The 2020 election did not result in the massive blue wave that many predicted, but there are definitely still blue ripples reaching shore—especially now that Democrats won both Senate seats in the Georgia runoff elections.
With the Democrats controlling the White House and now both houses of Congress, there are certainly changes in tax policy and other areas that ultra-wealthy families should expect and watch closely.
Ruffer Radio: A view from the bridge
The year 2020 will loom large on financial markets for many years to come. As we cautiously make our way out of the crisis, Duncan MacInnes and Fiona Ker review the more startling developments of the last year, share their insights into the ongoing recovery and look ahead to some of key challenges facing investors in 2021.
The year 2020 will loom large on financial markets for many years to come.
As we cautiously make our way out of the crisis, Duncan MacInnes and Fiona Ker, of Ruffer LLP, review the more startling developments of the last year, share their insights into the ongoing recovery and look ahead to some of key challenges facing investors in 2021.
FB Roundup: LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, Rockefeller Foundation
Arnault heir joins power trio in charge of Tiffany and Co, Founder Leonardo Del Vecchio steps back in EssilorLuxottica power transfer, Rockefeller Foundation divests $5 billion in fossil fuels.
Arnault heir joins power trio in charge of Tiffany and Co
Alexandre Arnault is being widely regarded as the heir apparent of his father's French luxury goods empire LVMH with his appointment to the new executive leadership of Tiffany and Co.
Arnault (pictured), 28, is the second eldest son of Bernard Arnault (pictured below), 71, the billionaire chairman and chief executive of LVMH. The next-gen led luggage manufacturer RIMOWA since January 2017, after initiating and leading its acquisition by LVMH.
Rajan Navani of JetLine and JetSynthesys on family offices and venture capital
Rajan Navani, the entrepreneurial principal of the diversified Navani family-owned JetLine Group of Companies, says trust and clear communication are essential to build bridges between family offices and venture capitalists.
Navani spoke with CampdenFB before his chairmanship of the Indian Family Office Meeting, hosted virtually by Campden Family Connect, on 19-21 January.
A successor by any other name
In a recent family business event, a couple of young family business owners were asking questions around their role, finding their place and their individual voice. Questions motivated by their respective positions as heirs, beneficiaries, descendants, inheritors and 'next-in-line'.
Any one of these descriptions are representative of considerable responsibilities and accepted norms. Taken together, they represent the range and depth of the obligations, paths and expectations which together are captured in one word: successor.
What changes could a Biden administration bring to ESG investing?
Will support for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing in the United States increase under the administration of President-elect Joe Biden?
Broadly speaking, we believe the answer is yes—but we don't expect this to lead to a sea change in ESG integration. To understand why, let's dig under the surface a bit.
What to expect from a Biden administration
Family business trends for 2021
After a 2020 that was nowhere near what most of us anticipated, it's perhaps bullish to make predictions about 2021, but Tom McGinness, KPMG's head of family business, is not deterred from outlining the top 10 topics that he expects to be discussing with those leading family businesses during the coming year.
1. Reviewing shared purpose
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