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At Harbour Family Governance, we regularly publish articles on the many nuances of family governance. Read more on this page or sign up to our newsletter. Do not hesitate to let us know, if you have ideas for subjects, which we should write about.
In 2023, Anne-Sofie van den Born Rehfeld and Søren Brandi, Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of Harbour Family Governance, published the book Generational Ownership: Family, Fortune and Family Office. The book provides insights and specific advice to families, family offices and advisers interested in family ownership and development of family offices. Generational Ownership: Family, Fortune and Family Office can be found here.
Published articles
Family GovernanceNext Generation
On Being Young in a World Obsessed with Wealth
The “old money” style is trending on Instagram. At Tuxedo Society, you can pay to experience being wealthy, while “nepo babies” are eagerly followed on social media, where their closets, vacation and shopping habits are put on display. And if that’s not enough drama, there are always series like Succession, Billions and Secrets We Keep (Reservatet), where “the rich” are portrayed in less flattering ways.
Family GovernanceNext Generation
Lost in Translation: How to Improve Communication Within Family Ownership
The 'Greatest Wealth Transfer in History' is in full swing globally, leaving Baby Boomers and Generation X facing perhaps the greatest communication challenge of their lives.
Family GovernanceNext Generation
Part 1: Why We Should Talk Much More About Ambassadorship…
Ambassadorship in family ownership is a shared understanding of what concrete expectations we have of one another as owners - not just toward the next generation, but also toward older generations, partners, and teenagers in the family.
Next Generation
Preparing the next generation of the family business
Preparing the next generation to take over the family business can be a complex issue for both the family and the family office: When does it start? Should it be done individually or jointly? What needs to be clarified before the next generation gets involved?
Family GovernanceNext Generation
Have you talked to your child (about the wealth) today?
One of the educational slogans of the 1980s was: Have you talked to your child today? As a parent of one or more children who will become wealthy, there are several conversations to be had. It can be difficult to decide when and how best to start preparing the next generation for the obligations and privileges ahead. That's why this article looks at how to talk to your child about their wealth – today and every day.