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Fortified but Fragile: Balancing Caution and Risk in Generational Wealth

“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations”—this reality challenges many ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families, even those who recognise the pattern. While the first generation creates substantial wealth through calculated risks and innovation, subsequent generations often face a unique paradox in wealth preservation. As family wealth grows, so does the natural inclination to protect it. Yet this heightened focus on preservation can overshadow

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Maximizing Your Family’s Collective Wisdom: The Untapped Advantage

There’s a common misconception that knowledge sharing across ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families is a well-oiled machine. After all, with access to the best education and resources, surely these families have mastered the art of leveraging their collective wisdom. However, reality often falls short of this assumption. Many UHNW families still operate under traditional models of knowledge transfer, focusing primarily on financial

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Strategic Exits: Crafting Your Business Farewell

Visionary business owners who’ve masterfully built their enterprises often overlook a critical element of long-term wealth planning: strategizing their eventual transition out of the company. This oversight can significantly impact the legacy and abundance they’ve worked tirelessly to create. Exit planning is a critical aspect of business ownership that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. Neglecting your exit strategy

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Understanding the Tax Implications of Family Gifts and Loans

Impactful Giving: Elevating UHNW Families & Their Philanthropic Goals

Affluent families possess a unique opportunity to shape society’s future through their philanthropic goals and endeavours. The ability to deploy significant funds towards causes you care about is a powerful tool for change. However, the landscape of philanthropy is shifting. Gone are the days when simply writing a check to a favourite charity was enough. Today’s philanthropists are expected to

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The Basics of a Family Trust

Generational Wealth: How UHNW Families Shape Past, Present, and Future

Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) families have long helped to shape economies, industries, and societies. With their substantial wealth and influence, these families are often at the forefront of innovation, philanthropy, and economic development. This article explores the journey of these influential families, from their historical roots to their present-day impact, and contemplates their future role in a constantly shifting global economic setting.

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Shaping Legacy: Key Competencies for Next-Generation UHNW Family Leaders

The transition of wealth leadership from one generation to the next is a critical process that shapes the future of family legacies. It’s about ensuring the next generation is fully prepared to manage, grow, and responsibly steward the family’s wealth. The complexities involved in the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) wealth transition are numerous. They range from understanding intricate financial structures to navigating

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