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The modern family office: Balancing legacy, innovation, and risk

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    • The increasing number of ultra-high-net-worth families has spurred the need for modernised approaches to wealth management.
    • The increasing number of ultra-high-net-worth families has spurred the need for modernised approaches to wealth management. PHOTO: PIXABAY
    Fernando Silva
    Sameer Somal

    Fernando Silva &

    Sameer Somal

    Published Sat, Apr 12, 2025 · 05:00 AM

    FAMILY offices have evolved significantly from their origins as closely held structures for wealth management. Today, they are complex organisations facing an ever-changing landscape of legal, regulatory, reputational, and financial challenges and opportunities.

    The increasing number of ultra-high-net-worth families has spurred the need for modernised approaches to wealth management – ways that emphasise digital presence, privacy, reputation, and robust risk management strategies.

    This article explores how family offices are transforming, the innovative models they are adopting, and the practical steps they can take to address emerging risks while preserving wealth.

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