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Nearly half of Bulgarian companies are family businesses

November 8, 2011

More than 40% of all Bulgarian companies are family businesses, according to a new study by the country’s national statistics office NSI.

The research shows that out of 370,593 companies in Bulgaria, more than 156,000 are family-owned.

In addition, the study found that in 2010, family businesses in Bulgaria had a turnover of BGN38 billion (€19.4 billion), representing about 20% of the BGN191 billion turnover realised by all Bulgarian companies in the same year.

Irish family businesses crucial for recovery

October 31, 2011

Four out of 10 family businesses in Ireland want to increase their workforce in the next year and a further 42% intend to maintain current levels of employment, according to a study by financial advisory firm KPMG.

The research, which was based on a survey of 300 family firm owners, also found that 73% of Ireland’s family-owned companies diversified their products and services during the country's economic downturn.

Mid-sized businesses are UK's forgotten army

October 24, 2011

British medium-sized businesses have the potential to be a powerful engine of growth, injecting up to £50 billion (€57.6 billion) into the country’s economy by 2020. However, their ability to contribute to economic growth often goes unlocked as they are overlooked by government and financiers.

This is the main finding of a new report by the Confederation of British Industry, the UK’s biggest employers' organisation.

Management buyouts ‘a good option if succession planning fails’

October 18, 2011

Management buyouts can help ensure a family business stays in the hands of people who care about the company and have worked hard for its success, according to a private bank.

Family businesses may be reluctant to opt for a management buyout, but if succession plans fail, then it could be a good solution, said Mark Evans, head of Coutts Institute.

HNWs in Asia-Pacific more numerous than in Europe, report

October 13, 2011

Asia-Pacific’s high net worth population has surpassed that of Europe and is now the second largest in the world, new research says.

Asia-Pacific’s high net worth population has surpassed that of Europe and is now the second largest in the world, a new research says.

Read full article at CampdenFO.

Philanthropy becomes big in Asia, research

October 6, 2011

Asian philanthropists can make a big impact on the development of the region, thanks to a new strategic approach to charity that emphasises innovation, scale and sustainability.

Read the full article at CampdenFO.

Family businesses are the backbone of Asian economies, research

October 3, 2011

Family businesses are a key source of private wealth creation in Asia and are the backbone of the region's economies, according to research from Credit Suisse.

The study, entitled Asian Family Businesses Report 2011, analysed the performance of over 3,500 publicly listed family businesses in China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Family business challenges differ between the US and Europe

September 28, 2011

The challenges facing family businesses not only differ between emerging and western markets, but even within each of these markets, according to a family business expert.

Jörg Ritter, co-head of the family business advisory division of executive search firm Egon Zehnder International, said that despite operating in similar developed markets, family businesses in Europe and the US have to deal with very different issues that affect their success.

Family offices outsource CIO function

September 1, 2011

Fewer chief investment officers are actually working inside a family office, as many opt to outsource the function to better manage their focus on hedge funds, according to an expert in investment.

Charlotte Beyer of the Institute for Private Investors reckons CIOs in investment firms and wealth boutiques will benefit from this trend.

Read the full story at CampdenFO.

Entrepreneurs are job creators, says report

July 28, 2011

Entrepreneurs around the world have seen buoyant growth in their profits, adding more employees to their firms, according to new research.

The Global Entrepreneur Indicator, which surveyed 1,200 entrepreneurs worldwide, found that almost 60% of them have increased their workforce, up from 42% a year ago. Entrepreneurs have also seen a rise in profits in the six months before the end of May – 60% said their profits rose.