Category: Insights
Sustaining a Legacy of Giving in Turkey
Christina Wing and Murat Özyeğin discuss how the Özyeğin family of Turkey pioneered an innovative approach to family business social investing.
Perspectives on Family Philanthropy & Social Impact Governance: An Interview with Christina Wing
Christina Wing shares insights on effective governance for family philanthropy in this podcast interview for Family Firm Institute and champions the idea of treating philanthropy just like any other business.
Best Practices for Family Philanthropy
Wingspan Founder Christina Wing delves into the five best practices for setting up a family philanthropic initiative in an article for Family Capital.
Beyond Bloodlines: Strategies for Success in Family Enterprises
Maryann G. Bell sits down with Mark Tepsich for UBS: On-Air:Conversations to discuss how non-family member employees and executives navigate their role in family offices and family business; in short,...
NextGens Embrace the Prenup
The word “prenup” used to make engaged couples uncomfortable, but times have changed. Surveys show younger generations are more favorable toward prenuptial agreements that divvy up assets should there be...
Does Your Family Business Have a Succession Plan?
After leading his family’s boutique real estate development firm, Rohit Gera had to plan how the business would move forward without him. In this episode, Gera and Christina Wing explain...
The Importance of Prenups in Safeguarding Business Ownership
“Prenup” is often a fighting word when it comes to engaged couples (though the younger generation is starting to think differently). But when a family business is at stake, having...
Getting The Philanthropy Strategy Right For HNW Families
While most high net worth families are very generous and want to give back (90% of HNW investors give to charity), giving away money is more difficult than it appears....
Successful Family Firms Shoot For The Moon
Family-owned businesses have a secret weapon - given their concentrated ownership, they can take a long-term view. This long-term view unlocks unlimited possibilities for families to make a lasting impact...