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In his twilight years, the question of what happens to the Murdoch media dynasty still seems to involve a family struggle
The pandemic has underlined the importance of recording ancestral histories before it’s too late
Move comes as brand seeks to lift performance due to waning demand for luxury goods in pandemic
In a crisis, community-minded companies represent a kinder face of capitalism
Along with his twin brother, Sir David built a business empire spanning property, hotels and newspapers
Lee Jae-yong vows to improve ‘transparency and morality’ at tech giant
US-based Whitebox launches campaign to block South Korean conglomerate’s restructuring
Money is available, but start-ups must find new ways to connect with investors in era of social distancing
A sense of solidarity has helped many in the sector weather the crisis
‘Property entails obligations,’ says Tobias Merckle, an heir to a pharma fortune who lives in the prison he founded
Many ventures to cut carbon emissions are far from philanthropic endeavours and have generated great wealth
Why are the heads of family businesses so reluctant to hand over the reins?
Younger members of wealthy families are exerting pressure on their elders to review their investments
Wealthy clients face plethora of offerings from old firms and new rivals alike
After decades of restraint, some are becoming more outspoken and engaging in political debate
David Kamenetzky had joined investment group to act as link with billionaire Reimann family
Establishing a family corporate lineage is tricky, but it is not a dilemma tech industry needs to resolve anytime soon
Billionaire turned a regional cinema chain into a global entertainment empire
Youngest son splits formally from family media group over editorial and strategic direction
Every study I know suggests that listed family firms outperform
Sales surge at family group that controls two supermarket chains and online grocery platform
Clans that dominate economy have been urged by government to ‘do more’
Attitudes to environmental and social roles are changing among owners and investors
Private equity bid for Nichii Gakkan could set a template for future management buyouts
Vice-chairman Lee Jae-yong’s claim that family will release control over tech giant met with scepticism
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