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Why the time is ripe for a punt on the vines Campden FB noted the potential of wine as an investment this summer, but it remains a newsworthy topic and worthwhile investment says James Moore.

Columnists

Bruce Wilson: Financial involvement for the next gen
There is a question that has the capacity to dramatically alter the direction of not only your own life but also of those dearest to you. It is probably the most important question we will ever pose: what do I want to do with my life?

Albert Jan Thomassen: When owners pilot the plane
Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder and non-executive board member of EasyJet, also comes from a business owning family. He has publicly criticised the management of the British low-cost airline and refuses to approve the 2007 annual report.

Claire Adler: The name’s Brioni … but for how long?
Brioni, the classic luxury Italian suit-maker famed for kitting out Pierce Brosnan in his James Bond days, has announced it wants to sell a 20–25% stake in its business. How the hunter has become the hunted.

News

Waterford Wedgwood calls in receivers Waterford Wedgwood, the luxury lifestyle group controlled by Sir Anthony O’Reilly and family, has called in receivers and requested that its stock be suspended from trading.

Happy Holidays to all our visitors Campden FB is currently taking a break for the Christmas holidays. The latest family business news, web exclusives, columnists and email bulletins will return from Monday 5 January. We wish you all a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Ford welcomes GM and Chrysler bailout Ford has welcomed the US government’s decision to provide $17.4 billion of emergency funding for rivals GM and Chrysler, but reiterated that it is not seeking any short-term financial assistance.

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Lifestyle

Brioni’s founding families look at potential sale Family-owned clothing company Brioni is looking at the possibility of outside investment as the credit crunch hits the luxury retail sector. more lifestyle stories >>

Finance & Investment

Huntsman settles for $1 billion over failed merger but continues action against investment banks Family-owned chemical company Huntsman has terminated its merger agreement with Hexion and settled out of court for $1 billion. more finance stories >>

Governance

Parmalat founder sentenced to jail for role in company’s collapse Calisto Tanzi, the 70-year-old founder of Italian food and dairy company Parmalat, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for market manipulation. more governance stories >>

Events

The 8th MedTech Investing Europe Conference
12th February 2009 - 13th February 2009
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, Switzerland

The Intellectual Property Seminar
23rd February 2009
Le Meridien Beach Plaza, Monte Carlo

Campden Conferences is the global leader in providing private forums for ultra-affluent business owning families.

For over a decade Campden Conferences has been bringing together a global mix of prominent families and family business experts to learn about the key strategies and best practices successful family businesses implement to ensure family harmony and longevity.

Our exclusive closed-door meetings, held throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and the Middle East, provide the ideal setting for ultra-affluent business-owning families and their executives to discuss family/business dynamics, conduct business with their peers and plan for the future.

Family business leaders, private family offices and their closest advisors choose Campden because of our: Reputation, Quality and Privacy.

To view a calendar of our forthcoming events please click here. Anyone who books online will benefit from a 10% discount.