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Editorial

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Clarity Issue In an era of deepfakes, phantom fortunes, and narrative warfare, the challenge of distinguishing reality from illusion has never been more acute. For those stewarding generational wealth, the stakes are existential. This 11th edition of Horizons delves into the critical quest for c...
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The Phantom Fortunes: Inside the World of Fake Family Offices

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

By Matthias Knab How Imposters, Con Artists, and Sophisticated Fraudsters Are Infiltrating the Ultra-Wealthy's Most Exclusive Networks An investigative report on the growing threat to legitimate wealth management At a prestigious financial conference in Switzerland, I watched a familiar figure wor...
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The Great Property Heist: Seven Families, Millions Lost, and a Crisis of Trust

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Property Heist: Seven Families, Millions Lost, and a Crisis of Trust Are Britain's Land Titles Really Safe? When Property Ownership Becomes a Crime Scene In Britain today, one of the most sacred pillars of wealth and security is ownership of land and real estate. But what if that pillar is bein...
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The Blind Spot In Due Diligence: Why Family Offices Need Strategic Vetting

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Oriane Cohen began her journey at Sciences Po, the institution known for shaping the French elite. While the academic structure felt rigid, it provided her with invaluable insights into political strategy, influence, and power dynamics. She then transitioned into journalism, reporting from Israel ...
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How Money Can Corrupt: An M&A Advisor's Guide for Family Offices

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Christoph Loslein is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive, and M&A advisor with over three decades of experience. He co-founded, led, and managed IT and consulting companies that experienced significant growth and went public. In 2006, he established Board Advisors AG (https://www.boardadv...
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What the Owens-Macron scandal really reveals

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Next-Level Scams: AI, Crypto and The Assault on Private Wealth

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Markus is a private wealth lawyer assisting global wealth owners, entrepreneurs, and their families in navigating the complexities of wealth management, wealth planning, estate planning, family offices, and digital assets. He is qualified to practice in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria and ...
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The Social Science of Connection: Triangulating Connection to Validate Intent

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

David Homan is the founder and CEO of Orchestrated Connecting, a global community of connectors; Orchestrated Opportunities, an impact-focused advisory firm; and SOAR CONNECT, a start-up focused on the strength of authentic relationships. He hosts a podcast called Orchestrated Relationships focuse...
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Why Your Family Business Is Stuck: The Hidden Force Behind Generational Conflict

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

ol li { padding-left: -10px; } Dominik v. Eynern comes from a business family which is now in its 5th generation. He holds a BSc in Economics and a MSc in Finance, worked in the international investment banking industry. He's a founding member and director of Family Hippoc...
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Equal vs Fair

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

David Werdiger helps family enterprises navigate intergenerational transitions and make good decisions together. His diverse background gives him a powerful mix of skills and he brings all parts of himself together in unique and innovative ways. In his third career as a family enterprise advisor, ...
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