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September 14, 2022

With decades of environmentalist credentials under his belt, could King Charles III be a significant force in fighting climate change and inspiring ESG transformation?

For the past 50-plus years, the newly appointed King Charles III has spoken out about climate change, pollution and deforestation. From urging world leaders to adopt a “Warlike footing” against the climate crisis at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to adopting organic farming on his estates and even adapting his vintage Aston Martin to run on surplus white wine and whey cheese, it’s little wonder his majesty is already being dubbed the “Climate King”.

How Queen Elizabeth II guided her family through tumultuous times

September 9, 2022

Under The Queen’s historic reign, Britain’s monarchy survived and flourished. Campden FB looks at how Her Majesty adapted and evolved to lead her family and inspire her subjects.

The passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has left the world in shock. For many generations, The Queen was the only monarch they had ever known, a constant source of resolve who lived a life of extraordinary dedication and service.

As the newly appointed English prime minister Liz Truss said: “It is the passing of the second Elizabethan age. The Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built.”

Honouring Queen Elizabeth II: The longest-serving Monarch in British history

September 8, 2022

Expressions of gratitude and grief paid to the passing of a head of family and state adored by generations.

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the long-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, who has died surrounded by her beloved family at Balmoral Castle, aged 96.

The longest-serving Monarch in British history, The Queen famously broadcast to the world on her 21st birthday, “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.”

FB ROUNDUP: Mohsin and Zuber Issa, Hans and Julia Rausing, Julian Robertson

August 31, 2022

In this week’s FB Roundup, the billionaire Issa brothers purchase Co-op’s petrol stations; Hans and Julia Rausing donate to save historic ‘Harry Potter’ cloister; and hedge fund billionaire and philanthropist Julian Robertson passes away at the age of 90.

Billionaire Issa brothers purchase Co-op’s petrol stations for up to £600 million
Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the billionaire brothers who own a majority stakeholder in UK supermarket giant Asda, have agreed to buy the Co-op group’s petrol stations in a deal worth up to £600 million.

The British-Indian siblings, who made their fortune co-founding the Euro Garages chain of petrol filling stations, saw off a number of rival bids to finalise the deal.

Replacing today’s leaders with tomorrow’s stewards

August 30, 2022

Director of Spectrum Dyes & Chemical Pvt Ltd and angel investor Akshat Chaudhary, discusses the importance of mentoring the next generation to become effective and evolved family business custodians.

Director of Spectrum Dyes & Chemical Pvt Ltd and angel investor Akshat Chaudhary, discusses the importance of mentoring the next generation to become effective and evolved family business custodians.

Author and inspirational speaker Simon Sinek said: “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.”

Report reveals that family office participation in venture continues to grow

July 13, 2022

Silicon Valley Bank and Campden Wealth’s report, Family Offices Investing in Venture Capital, July 2022, finds that family office participation in venture continues to grow despite macro concerns.

The results of an exclusive report by Silicon Valley Bank and Campden Wealth found that family office participation in venture continues to grow despite macro concerns.

Further innovations in MedTech to be presented at the 32nd MTi Forum

July 6, 2022

Companies developing pioneering oesophageal drug-delivery systems, innovative bio-wearables and a venture builder for MedTech and biotech advances will exclusively present in-person as Campden Wealth returns to Lausanne, Switzerland, for the 32nd edition of the MedTech Investing Europe Forum (MTi) on July 12 and 13.

Does exposure to unlisted infrastructure benefit the average portfolio?

June 21, 2022

The potential for uncorrelated, income-driven returns and structural inflation protection are two reasons why an allocation to unlisted infrastructure should be considered [1]. However, there are several practical challenges facing investors to build and maintain a well-balanced, diversified infrastructure allocation that is appropriately positioned to harvest the benefits of the asset class.

David G. Wilson: Breaking the third-generation curse

June 16, 2022

In an exclusive interview with Campden FB, David G. Wilson talks about growing up in the family that created the James Bond movie franchise and how he’s pushing things forward into gaming, Web3, the metaverse and beyond – cementing his reputation as an astute custodian of the family wealth.

As the 'shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves curse’ would have it, 70% of ultra-high net worth families lose their fortune by the second generation, while an astonishing 90% squander it by the third generation. That’s a lot of hard-earned inherited wealth misplaced due to poor preparedness and lack of vision.

Innovations in MedTech to be presented at the 32nd MTi Forum

June 9, 2022

Companies developing complex disease-solving data curation, heart-failure telemonitoring and home sperm testing will exclusively present in-person as Campden Wealth returns to Lausanne, Switzerland, for the 32nd edition of the MedTech Investing Europe Forum (MTi) on July 12 and 13.

Companies developing complex disease-solving data curation, heart-failure telemonitoringand home sperm testing will exclusively present in-person as Campden Wealth returns to Lausanne, Switzerland, for the 32nd edition of the MedTech Investing Europe Forum (MTi) on July 12 and 13.