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FB Roundup: Crown Resorts, Marriott International, Grosvenor Estate

March 27, 2021

James Packer’s Crown Resorts considers $6.2 billion Blackstone bid, Next-gen hotel heir David Marriott to succeed father Bill Marriott, Grosvenor Estate appoints new family office head in management revamp.

James Packer’s Crown Resorts considers $6.2 billion Blackstone bid

Crown Resorts, Australia’s largest casino operator and majority owned by billionaire heir James Packer, is mulling an acquisition offer of $6.2 billion from US private equity giant Blackstone.

Ruffer Radio: A bias to belief

March 2, 2021

Bethany McLean, journalist and author of several books about businesses gone wrong, is the guest in the latest episode of Ruffer Radio.

Bethany McLean, journalist and author of several books about businesses gone wrong, is the guest in the latest episode of Ruffer Radio.

McLean specialises in casting light on the shadier corners of the financial world, renowned for her exposé of the Enron scandal in the early 2000s.

The aspirations of Johnny Hon, entrepreneur in philanthropy

November 30, 2020

Johnny Hon, founder and executive chairman of venture capital firm Global Group International Holdings, has pursued success in business as a route to giving back. He explains why philanthropy is important to him and what he has learnt along the way.

Cookson Adventures: The chase of the thrills

January 28, 2020

Founded in 2009, Cookson Adventures has pioneered the concept of world firsts in luxury adventure travel. Henry Cookson, the company’s founder, reveals how his team delivers incredible travel experiences for his clients in family business.

Institut auf dem Rosenberg makes next-gens top of the class

January 15, 2020

Institut auf dem Rosenberg is one of the leading international boarding schools for boys and girls aged 6-19 years. Owned and run by the Gademann family, Bernhard Gademann, the fourth-generation headmaster, explains how their elite facility gives the young family business leaders of tomorrow the edge in a competitive world.

FB Roundup: Europa-Park, Grupo Bimbo and Kering

October 10, 2019

Europa-Park founder Roland Mack measures success in succession, Grupo Bimbo spends dough on British bagels, Pinault and Arnault families give $330 million to Notre Dame restoration.

Europa-Park founder Roland Mack measures success in succession

The founder of Germany´s largest theme park has praised his family and hailed the importance of good governance and succession planning as he celebrates his 70th birthday this week.

The trends we're seeing in family business as we celebrate European excellence

June 13, 2019

In the countdown to the coveted CampdenFB European Families in Business Awards, Vincent Lecomte and Sofia Merlo, co-chief executives of new partner BNP Paribas Wealth Management, discuss the trends they are seeing in Europe’s family business community and give their advice for sustainable success.

Nominate the best in family business at the European Families in Business Awards 2019

December 14, 2018

Nominations are now open for the European Families in Business Awards 2019, the most prestigious celebration of excellence among business families of wealth across the continent.

Nominations are now open for the European Families in Business Awards 2019, the most prestigious celebration of excellence among business families of wealth across the continent.

Stroer returns to capital markets following successful IPO launch

August 18, 2010

Ströer Out-of-Home Media AG, the family-controlled provider of outdoor advertising, has returned to the capital markets following the announcement of its IPO last month.

Ströer Out-of-Home Media AG, the family-controlled provider of outdoor advertising, has returned to the capital markets following the announcement of its IPO last month.

The Germany-based business said on Monday that it expects to raise €12.8 million from the issue of 640,000 new shares.

Family ownership underpins performance in the luxury sector

August 18, 2010

Family ownership is a big factor in the success of the luxury consumer sector, which has rebounded sharply since the credit crisis, according to a leading analyst, writes Marc Smith.

Family ownership is a big factor in the success of the luxury consumer sector, which has rebounded sharply since the credit crisis, according to a leading analyst, writes Marc Smith.

Scilla Huang Sun, the lead fund manager for Julius Baer's luxury brands fund, said: "Luxury brands that have a majority owner like a family are likely to have a long-term strategy in place, which is vital to their success."