Regular meetings 'key to settling conflicts'
The Business Families Institute at SMU (BFI@SMU) aims to carry out research on family-run businesses. Speaking at the institute launch in March,…
Asia’s wealthy urged to invest in family development
Asian’s wealthy families are most concerned about business growth, diversification and the allocation of family assets. Research has also pointed to…
First regional institute focusing on family businesses launched at SMU
Family businesses in Asia and in the west – are there different challenges that they face? What are some useful lessons that we can draw from these…
SMU sets up institute for business families
SMU has launched the Business Families Institute (BFI), with the aim of serving the needs of business families in South-east Asia. "Since 2010, SMU…
SMU launches Southeast Asia’s first regional Institute focused on family businesses
[20 March 2013, Singapore] – The Singapore Management University (SMU) today launched Southeast Asia’s first regional institute set up specifically…
Family companies working together can get even greater results than governments working together
March 12, 2013. Shanghai – Twenty family business owners today participated in a dynamic discussion of critical issues they face, such as governance…
S'pore rich more risk-averse, but expect high returns: Poll
Wealthy investors here are more risk-averse and have the lowest level of portfolio diversification than those in Hong Kong and Switzerland, yet they…
Biz schools help family firms manage better
There has been a proliferation of programmes aimed at helping family businesses improve their planning, management and communication. In 2009, SMU…
New INSEAD programme for family business
More institutions are starting up programmes to train the next generation of family business leaders to ensure smooth ownership transition and…
Sustainable business development takes centre-stage at SMU
[Above] The forum saw a sterling line-up of speakers and panellists. Seen here is Charles Goddard (right), Editor Director, Asia Pacific, The…