Financial Concierge: Simplicity From Complexity
16 May 2012
Virginie Milliet understands well the need for high touch wealth solutions. The goal of her company, Brussels-based VM Private Services, a venture she started in order to be able to deliver individually tailored and non-bank-style Read more…
The Threat of Kidnapping
21 March 2012
Since early 1960 a number of political terrorist groups have used kidnapping to obtain ransom money to fund terrorist organizations overseas. Today kidnappings of those traveling outside North America have primarily become a way Read more…
Keeping in Line
09 February 2012
New York State, in the autumn of 2010, passed a landmark Bill of Rights law for domestic workers - and for high net worths, it’s actually caused an increase in legal wranglings. Some legitimate, some Read more…
Household Management: Top 5 Tips for Recruiting, Managing and Retaining Domestic Staff
12 January 2012
Whether you use your properties, yachts or aircraft as a platform for business, investment, parties and entertainment or as a haven of tranquility - domestic staff can provide a platform to support your lifestyle Read more…
Necessary Steps to Prevent a Home Invasion
09 January 2012
One needs to look no further than the local newsstand to realize that a true class struggle has emerged in the United States and the affluent stand to be on the receiving end of Read more…
Red Flags on Yachts: Part II
27 October 2011
Food for thought: burnt stew, the magic chef and vinegar Burnt-out crew For those of you that think slavery has been abolished and employees have good working conditions, consider that many yachts operate work schedules that Read more…
Ask Teresa
19 September 2011
September 2011 In each bimonthly issue, Teresa Leigh answers reader questions about domestic/household issues. Please send your questions to editorial@familyofficereview.com. No issue too big or too small. Anonymity guaranteed. Editor I have high turnover among my Read more…
Red Flags on Luxury Yachts
19 September 2011
Industry insights from an insider: what really happens on board and how to prevent trouble on your yacht Part I Seafarers do at times lead a solitary life and many long for companionship and adventure after Read more…