“Money is like fertilizer, which is worthless unless you spread it. (Francis Bacon). Foundations are currently in the interesting position of looking for alternative investment opportunities in a low-interest-ratelow-interest environment. This includes looking for alternative ways to advise or manage their funds: The search for external know-how, expertise, network, and, […]
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“A chain always breaks at the weakest link” – many projects in the investment industry can be characterized by this simple statement. As soon as projects are planned, factors such as personnel, networks, and capital play a role, and the discussion about bottlenecks begins at the end. Whether it is […]
Caduff: Mr. Hill, what services do you offer? Hill: “Investment concept check” for planned fund issues, manager selection, identification of potential investors or seed money providers, presentation of products and services to decision-makers – with the proviso that you maintain your independence and arouse interest in long-term contact with your […]
“They just want to sell us something”, is the statement of some foundation representatives when it comes to consulting, banks, and family offices. Often not without good reason: Consultants offer many services that may not be suitable for individual foundations. Many banks have positioned themselves well in this area, and […]
“No consulting without a concept” – so often the frightening response of consultants to inquiries from customers for projects. Justified prejudices or unfounded criticism, that remains to be seen: In this case, the service provider may not be directly accused of not simply wanting to work into the blue, but […]
The International Family Office Forum will take place in Zurich from 5 to 6 November. The independent industry expert Markus Hill will moderate a panel discussion with decision-makers from family offices on the topics of asset management, asset allocation, and due diligence. IPE Institutional Investment Editor-in-Chief talked to him about […]