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Five Challenges That Could Derail Succession
Chinese family firms are a force for change in China, bringing a renewed interest in family entrepreneurship to the forefront....

Morten Bennedsen
Jun 23, 20204 min read


Protecting Chinese Firms From Generational Friction
A good insight into some of the challenges facing family firms and the family dynamics that promote smooth transfer to the next...

Morten Bennedsen
Jun 23, 20203 min read


The Magnificent History Of Indian Family Businesses
India has a rich and magnificent history of family businesses. The country’s rich history and culture have molded the edifice and...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 22, 20205 min read


Stewardship Principles For Family Business
Stewardship matters for successful and enduring family businesses. Stewardship is a defining hallmark of businesses that achieve...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 16, 20202 min read


The Meaning Of Wealth In The 21st Century
What matters most to high net worth families is giving their wealth a purpose. What does it mean to be wealthy in the 21st Century? Are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 8, 20204 min read


Culture And Heritage Can Help To Conquer Foreign Markets
Internationalising can be difficult for businesses, especially if their products are grounded in domestic cultural traditions and require...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20202 min read


Examining Ownership Of The Asian Family Business
Here, we examine the ownership role in a family owned business in Asia – not the management or leadership role but the impact of...

Christian Stewart - Family Legacy Asia
Jun 1, 20187 min read


The Family & The Business: A Malaysian Perspective
Check out the latest research into the dynamics and relationships in family firms in Malaysia. Entitled ‘The Family & The Business,’ this...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20161 min read


Reinventing The Beauty Business
Started 30 years ago, Luxasia is Asia’s leading distributor and retailer of beauty products where two of the founder’s children have now...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 2, 20163 min read


When Gender Inequality Controls Whole Organisations
When cultural traditions and interpersonal relationships coincide, businesses start acting in irrational ways. The world knows that...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Mar 1, 20164 min read


Asian Family Business – Stewards Or Inheritors?
It is often said that the first generation creates the wealth, but that it is the second generation that creates the legacy. In an...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 31, 20157 min read


Wealthy Chinese Look Beyond The American Dream
China’s rich visa-seekers are discovering alternatives to foreign investment visa schemes in the US, Canada and Australia, and are...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20145 min read


Laying Down Boundaries For Family Firms
Advisers can help clients better secure their family business by asking them to address four key areas: legal structure, governance...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 23, 20146 min read


Family Business In Singapore
Latest research from KPMG in Singapore identifies the challenges facing family firms. This landmark study of family businesses in...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Nov 25, 20131 min read


An Asian Perspective On Developing The Next Generation
An interesting and thought-provoking insight into Asian family business owner thoughts about succession and the next generation. I was...

Christian Stewart - Family Legacy Asia
Aug 17, 20124 min read
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