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FB Roundup: Volkswagen’s Porsche IPO, Buffett’s alternative energy group, Swedish billionaires’ African tech VC fund

February 22, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, Volkswagen is looking to float its Porsche brand in a potential IPO; Family offices are investing in a Buffett-led alternative energy group; and a Swedish billionaire fund backs new African tech VC investment.

Volkswagen looking to float Porsche brand in potential IPO

Car manufacturer Volkswagen is in “Advanced discussions” to float its Porsche brand in what could result in one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in Germany for years.

VW, the world’s second-largest carmaker by volume released a statement saying that it was in talks with its majority shareholder, Porsche SE - the German holding company owned by the founding family of Ferdinand Porsche.

Why Melinda French Gates going her own philanthropic way matters

February 4, 2022

The former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that she no longer plans to give away the bulk of her wealth via their Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Here's why a clean break makes sense.

Following on from her divorce from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates in 2021, Melinda French Gates has announced that she no longer plans to give away the bulk of her wealth via their Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

FB Roundup: Grosvenor Group, Samsung Group, Berkshire Hathaway

August 16, 2021

Grosvenor Group seeks ESG commercial property deals beyond London, Samsung’s ‘crown prince’ Lee Jae-yong released on parole, Warren Buffett maintains Berkshire Hathaway buyback spree over deals.

Grosvenor Group seeks ESG commercial property deals beyond London

Grosvenor Group, the London-headquartered international property businesses owned by the Duke of Westminster and family, looks to expand in the regions of the United Kingdom with its ESG–minded $415 million investment strategy.

The new strategy followed losses in asset values and revenue as Covid-19 pandemic restrictions impacted high street retail in 2020.

FB Roundup: Joel Glazer, Warren Buffett, Bill Gates

May 10, 2021

Manchester United owner Joel Glazer promises angry fans investment and consultation, Warren Buffett’s heir apparent is deal-maker Greg Abel, Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce but continue charitable foundation.

Manchester United owner Joel Glazer promises angry fans investment and consultation

Apologetic co-chairman Joel Glazer has sought to reassure Manchester United fans he and his US billionaire family “care deeply” about the English Premier League football club they own and pledge greater investment and fan consultation.

FB Roundup: Inditex, Mars, Chuck Feeney

September 17, 2020

Deepening digital strategy boosts Inditex coronavirus recovery, Mars principal leads charge to overhaul capitalism with social purpose, Billionaire Chuck Feeney goes broke after going big in philanthropy.

Deepening digital strategy boosts Inditex coronavirus recovery

Online sales turbo-charged a V-shaped coronavirus recovery into profit for the digitally innovative Ortega family-owned Spanish fashion giant Inditex, best known for its high street chain Zara.

Scrabbling around for income

July 27, 2020

“Value investing is dead! Warren Buffet knows nothing! Long live drawing random Scrabble tiles out of a bag to pick stocks!”

So says day-trading Twitter star Dave Portnoy and his army of fellow sports fans-turned stock speculators. Portnoy’s logic? Stocks always go up, courtesy of Federal Reserve stimulus.

“Value investing is dead! Warren Buffet knows nothing! Long live drawing random Scrabble tiles out of a bag to pick stocks!”

So says day-trading Twitter star Dave Portnoy and his army of fellow sports fans-turned stock speculators. Portnoy’s logic? Stocks always go up, courtesy of Federal Reserve stimulus.

FB Roundup: Warren Buffett, Maersk, Europa-Park

February 28, 2020

Slim investment pickings but succession “urgent” for Warren Buffett, Maersk braces for coronavirus hit on 2020 business, Mack family makes a splash with biggest ever $197 million Europa-Park extension.

Slim investment pickings but succession “urgent” for Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, the influential US investor and family office principal, is having trouble finding the next big acquisition to spend $128 billion on, but his successors may have better luck.

FB Roundup: Warren Buffett, Solvay and Hays Travel

November 9, 2019

Warren Buffett tops up cash pile to $128 billion, Solvay shakes up structure and management against headwinds, Hays family tout capital reinvestment and the personal touch in Thomas Cook takeover.

Warren Buffett tops up cash pile to $128 billion

The family office of prolific US investor Warren Buffett (pictured) has conserved $128 billion in cash in its third quarter, up from $122.4 billion in the previous quarter, backing up a recession-warning trend revealed in The Global Family Office Report 2019.

Top 75 Family Business Leaders 2019: Americas

September 30, 2019

CampdenFB has featured many of the leading lights in the family business and family office space over its 75 issues. Here we take a look at some of the icons in the world of business families plus the up-and-comers taking the community into the 21st century

CampdenFB has featured many of the leading lights in the family business and family office space over its 75 issues. Here we take a look at some of the icons in the world of business families plus the up-and-comers taking the community into the 21st century.

Levelling up: Shattering myths about philanthropy in Asia

September 2, 2019

With more billionaires now than any other region, Asia has the potential to become a world leader in philanthropic giving, but is it really that easy? Susan Lingeswaran explores the intricacies of giving among the world’s fastest-growing economies

When legendary Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-Fat—of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End fame—announced plans in late 2018 to give away his entire $715 million fortune to charity after his death, the country’s media went into overdrive.

One Hong Kong newspaper called the announcement one of the biggest events in philanthropy to date. Another declared Chow, 63, the most selfless actor in the world and demanded other ultra-high net worth individuals in the region follow suit.