Insights from the Acorn team
Privacy is an Illusion for the Ultra-Wealthy: Why Your Reputation Is Your Most Valuable Asset
In a world where privacy is becoming a luxury even for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, one thing remains priceless: a good reputation. It's invisible, intangible, yet it holds immense power, offering protection in times of crisis, a competitive edge in the marketplace, and even family unity.
Webinar: Succession Planning and Governance in Saudi Arabia - HNW Advisor featuring Sally Tennant
Sally Tennant discusses succession planning and governance trends in Saudi Arabia in the HNW Advisor webinar hosted by David Bell, alongside Hannah Wailoo and Partner at Withers; Angela Calnan, Partner at Collas Crill; Sunita Singh-Dalal, Partner at Hourani & Partners; Dave Lange, General Manager & SEO at Trident Trust; and Carton Crabbe, CEO at Capital Life.
Amy Blackwell’s Hot Seat Interview
Amy discusses purpose-driven wealth management with David Bell, Founder and Managing Director of PCD Club.
Working with wealthy families in Saudi Arabia
Acorn founder Sally Tennant was interviewed by David Bell, Founder of PCD Club, on her experiences working with families in KSA. Watch the full interview below.
Saudi Arabia: An Interview with Sally Tennant
Acorn founder Sally Tennant was interviewed by journalist Jason Mitchell for PCD Club’s digital magazine.
How to establish a philanthropy strategy
Amy Blackwell and Catherine de Maid (Partner and Head of Philanthropy, Burges Salmon) share their experience and guidance from working with families who want to have a fulfilling and effective experience with their philanthropy.
Shoulder to shoulder: Weathering the storms of a business exit
Business owners are experts about a specific thing. They know everything there is to know about their world. They have been in control and have had responsibility for its successes and failures. The real challenge is what follows the sale?
How to Implement an Effective Impact Strategy
Impact investing is an increasingly hot topic for families and investors looking to see both a financial return as well as delivering positive change for the environment and society.
Family Office Trends in Private Markets
Amy Blackwell was invited by Dylan Samuel from Lombard Odier to discuss family office trends in private markets.
What do I do if …… I want to make a difference with my wealth?
Amy Blackwell was invited by Brodies LLP and Kenneth Pinkerton to discuss what philanthropists need to consider when trying to make a difference with their wealth.
The Rise of the Private Office
“The reality is running your own family office is like managing another business. Not sure my family and I have a bandwidth for this.” Real Estate Entrepreneur
Impact, the Meaning of Success and the Female Investor - a Game Changer for the Industry?
Amy Blackwell participated in a roundtable conversation and explored what the changing landscape of wealth ownership means to the investment industry and why it may lead to an increase of impact investing.
Who watches the watchers?
Significant wealth comes with serious responsibilities, and family offices play an important role in helping families of wealth to manage, grow and protect their assets and coordinate the family’s most complex and important affairs.
Making DE&I part of your DNA
As a female-led organisation we strongly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) should be front and centre of any business. There is growing evidence that companies with diverse boards, and in particular diverse C-suites…
Sustainable Finance
Amy Blackwell was invited to participate in Citywealth’s new video regarding Sustainable Finance. Listen to the discussion to hear about the many options available to families looking to make impact.
Investment Committees – focusing on the game changers for performance and risk
Families and endowments benefit from genuinely long-term time horizons – an investment committee can bring fresh perspectives to this strategic advantage and enhance performance.
Sally’s Hot Seat Interview - Demand for Private Equity
Sally discusses Private Equity with David Bell, Founder and Managing Director of PCD Club.
Six steps to maximising a successful family office CEO/CIO hire
Family offices can provide a very exciting and rewarding career with unique challenges for a confident leader. However, there is fierce competition for talent and many family offices struggle to attract and retain the best candidates.
Millennials - the NextGen: In Conversation with Amy Blackwell
Listen to Amy Blackwell and An Kelles’ insightful conversation about Millennials and their attitudes towards weath and impact by clicking on the video below.
Taking the Right Risks - the Art and Science of Impact Across the Spectrum
Acorn Capital Advisers partnered with the PCD Club to host a panel discussion about the risks and challenges of implementing an impact strategy. Please watch the discussion below.