Numerous companies, especially in the technology and mining sectors, have recently raised money through private placements, with Twitter taking $300 million (€229.8 million) from Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.

Numerous companies, especially in the technology and mining sectors, have recently raised money through private placements, with Twitter taking $300 million (€229.8 million) from Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. 

NEWS & ANALYSIS

Investment firm Vulpes Investment Management wants to raise up to $150 million (€115.9 million) to increase its agricultural investments across the world.

Investment firm Vulpes Investment Management wants to raise up to $150 million (€115.9 million) to increase its agricultural investments across the world.

Berkshire Hathaway investors are happy for succession plans at the company to remain a board secret, despite Warren Buffett’s age and recent prostate cancer diagnosis.

Berkshire Hathaway investors are happy for succession plans at the company to remain a board secret, despite Warren Buffett’s age and recent prostate cancer diagnosis. 

A new course to give very young next-gens, aged three and more, a good grasp of financial knowledge and leadership skills has been launched.

A new course to give very young next-gens, aged three and more, a good grasp of financial knowledge and leadership skills has been launched. 

The son of billionaire investor George Soros is reportedly using part of his personal fortune to establish his own family office.

The son of billionaire investor George Soros is reportedly using part of his personal fortune to establish his own family office.

Investment

Capricorn Investment Group, a large US-based multi family office, has joined a newly launched property investment club in a bid to “get back to basics”.

Capricorn Investment Group, a large US-based multi family office, has joined a newly launched property investment club in a bid to “get back to basics”. 

High net worth individuals investing in properties consider London and New York as the most attractive cities in the world, but Beijing and Shanghai are increasingly gaining popularity.

High net worth individuals investing in properties consider London and New York as the most attractive cities in the world, but Beijing and Shanghai are increasingly gaining popularity. 

Family Office

Law firm Withers has added three new members to its Milan office as part of its strategy to increase its services for family businesses in Italy.

Law firm Withers has added three new members to its Milan office as part of its strategy to increase its services for family businesses in Italy.

The UK-based Institute for Family Business has recommended that the rules governing creation of a family business trust be simplified so that families can plan their succession successfully.