Intellectual Capital

It is common to see members of the next generation in their 30s occupy a seat on the board of directors. This is desirable as it’s a very important interaction point with the business or the family’s assets, where they learn about strategy and create the family’s vision for the future. But as with most things, there is a good and a bad way to go about it. In this article, Maria Villax, Head of Family Strategy & Governance at Bedrock explores how next gens can prepare for a seat on the board.

In this market update, we discuss more changing interest rate expectations and an equity market correction.

We expect the US to lead growth in 2024, outpacing Europe, where recovery is likely to remain tepid. China continues to wrestle with a tricky economic restructuring but other emerging and Asian economies may present opportunities to play a rebound, especially as the US election approaches.

In March’s news roundup, we look at some of the big deals and trends in the London office market, which has seen a very active month driven by the return of private equity (PE) buyers seeking to take advantage of discounted pricing. We highlight some of the biggest deals and what these mean for the capital.

In this market update, we discuss the strength of the equity rally this year, the end of ultra-easy monetary exceptionalism in Japan, and the investment case for gold.

Asia’s big three – China, Japan and India – are back in the spotlight for investors, albeit each for different reasons. Here, the Bedrock Research Team consider the opportunities from their respective equity markets.

What should wealthy families be thinking of to ensure their legacy is successfully passed on from generation to generation?