A weekly collection of news and highlights. Included this week:
The most active family offices (that we know about)
Detailed look at Leon Black’s net worth and spending
Introducing the Mr Family Office podcast network
New family enterprise governance report
Living Large: The world’s fastest business jet
𝕏 highlights
Four of the six founders of Global Infrastructure Partners have formed family offices.
America’s riches are not its most generous.
The truth about millionaires in the US.
The Family Office Sherpa podcast simplifies the complex world of family offices. Hosted by Shaun Parkin, each episode shares guidance and frameworks that make running or supporting a family office more effective.
In the latest episode, Shaun asks the question: Do you really want to work at a family office?
in highlights
Do sports teams deliver true alpha and better returns than stocks?
UBS and Agreus release a Family Enterprise Governance Report.
Liquidity from property disposals gave the next generation flexibility to redeploy capital into new tech.
Family Office news roundup
Defining features of purpose-built family office software. What actually makes software genuinely useful for family offices, not just a rebranded wealth platform. A unique founder story highlights the advantages of software being purpose-built - Mr Family Office
How family offices are quietly reshaping global investing. A look at just how far family offices have gone, from low-key wealth managers to become serious market movers, deploying huge sums into private equity, going direct on deals, and able to act quickly and hold long-term - Forbes
Hong Kong is now home to 3,384 single-family offices. Jurisdiction added 681 in two years, market study shows, and now employs over 10,000 professionals and contributes HK$12.6 billion to the local economy - Deloitte
Building an effective investment engine for the family office. As alternative investments fast become the key competence at family offices, structure remains vital, helping facilitate liquidity management, co-investment and direct deals - PWM
Governance, human dynamics and the next evolution of UHNW advisory. Why the growth of single family offices shows no sign of slowing, highlighting the rising importance of professionalisation, education and integrated advisory frameworks - Hubbis
US retained its position as the main wealthtech hub globally. Global wealthtech deal activity fell by 47% YoY in 2025. The US remained the dominant market, recording 363 deals (45% share), while India ranked second with 78 deals (10% share) - FinTech Global
Living Large: the finer things in life
The fastest private jet since the Concorde is also the most comfortable. While Bombardier’s new Global 8000 can travel 8,000 nautical miles and passed the speed of sound whilst testing, passenger comfort is the priority, with a uniquely low cabin pressure making it more akin to traveling in a 5-star hotel than an airplane - Spear’s
We’re super excited to launch our independent podcast network this week, with a mission to distribute the most insightful and interesting content on wealth management and related themes (wealthtech, regions, succession, lifestyle, etc).
If you have a favorite podcast that you think deserves more attention, hit Reply and let us know.
ICYMI: Friday’s newsletter explored the fascinating topic of how a family office brand can align family values and shape legacy.
That’s all for now!
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That’s right, we’re doing podcasts. Not our own, but rather distributing quality content that covers the crucial themes of the global wealth industry.
An opportunity to learn from industry experts (and for brands to reach the growing family office community).
