A weekly collection of family office news and highlights. Included this week:
Are modern billionaires the most selfish humans ever?
How a billionaire lost $400M from a family scam
How family offices can take an objective look at their spending
Flexing the family name for deal flow and influence
Family office investment committees
Living Large: when the family behind Rimowa goes into aviation
𝕏 highlights
A former hedge fund manager, now running a syndicate for 120+ family offices, says the era of financial engineering is winding down, and the real edge now comes from backing operators and building businesses.
interviewed former hedge fund manager who now runs private syndication (120+ family offices with between $250M-$3B each) this morning
he spoke on how because money is more expensive, the traditional financial engineering with businesses as the assets is no longer as fruitful
— #Ivan Acuna (#@ivan13acuna)
8:23 PM • Jul 23, 2025
Controversial one.
Modern billionaires are the most selfish humans in history.
Past billionaires:
- Built libraries
- Cured diseases
- Advanced civilization.Today's? Space tourism and yacht measuring contests.
Here's the ugly truth of modern billionaires: 🧵
— #Logan Weaver (#@LogWeaver)
12:19 PM • Jul 26, 2025
How to extract $400M from a billionaire:
A billionaire thought he was dealing with the storied Astor family. It cost him $400 million. on.wsj.com/3J3BPzL
— #The Wall Street Journal (#@WSJ)
1:04 AM • Jul 27, 2025
Is it time for the family office to buy that plane?
If you're a Family Office, it's time to buy a new jet!
Why? Because the "Big Beautiful Bill" that just passed can make it essentially free.
Sounds too good to be true? It's not.
It's a strategic tax play for family offices. 👉
— #Stan Perry (#@standrewperry)
2:53 PM • Jul 22, 2025
The world’s richest self-made women.
Who is the richest self-made woman on Earth? #SelfMadeWomen
— #Forbes (#@Forbes)
5:20 AM • Jul 22, 2025
I don’t know how many Beliebers are subscribed, so I am posting this just in case you missed it.
Justin Bieber has launched the Bieber Family Office alongside his inner circle, including Hailey Bieber, Will Bracey, and David Lande
- The move follows his transition to full financial independence and ownership of his masters. He has full control over all his upcoming projects
— #Justin Bieber Charts (#@JDBieber_charts)
4:26 PM • Jul 23, 2025
in highlights
How family offices can take an objective look at how much they’re spending.
From first to fifth generation - five distinct phases of Family Office maturity.
Family Office news roundup
Who is Mr. Family Office? You Get to Know When You Need to Know. Yes, tooting our own horn here! Was good to have a chat with journalist Michael Thrasher last week about the MrFO Investor Community we launched last week - Modus News
Spotlight: The Role Of Family Office Investment Committees.
Investment committees are quietly becoming power centers inside family offices, helping balance risk and return across complex portfolios. But getting the mix of expertise, family voice, and independence right is trickier than it sounds - Forbes
What does running a multi-family office model actually entail?.
This article argues that running a multi-family office is more like managing a boutique consultancy than a traditional wealth shop. It’s about juggling custom services, scaling without losing the personal touch, and keeping ultra-wealthy clients happy - Wealth Professional
Money Edge: Legacy Wealth & Family Names Command High Ground.
Big names still matter, old money families are flexing their legacy clout to stay relevant in modern wealth circles. Branding, prestige, and a long track record are giving them an edge in deal flow and influence - AInvest
Protecting privacy and reputation when employing household staff.
How hiring household staff can easily backfire if privacy and reputation risks aren’t tightly managed: a wake-up call for UHNW families to lawyer up, vet deeply, and treat NDAs like insurance - Spears
Living Large: the finer things in life
What happens when the family behind luxury luggage brand Rimowa enters the world of aviation? They acquire the storied aircraft maker Junkers, renowned for its pioneering use of aluminum in aviation, and revive its legacy with a modern twist. The result: corrugated aluminum aircraft inspired by original Junkers designs, reimagined with contemporary features for today’s pilots.
Last week’s newsletter profiled a seventh-generation Multi-Family Office to explore the unique value proposition behind their success - read it here if you missed it.
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