United Kingdom: Wealth Management

Family offices manage vast amounts of sensitive information spanning private data, communications, and digital footprints that can expose families to significant reputational risk if mishandled. As these enterprises become more global and digitally enabled, information has evolved into a critical asset requiring the same deliberate oversight as financial capital. This analysis explores how family offices can proactively protect their information assets through strategic planning, understanding exposure poin

Wealthy individuals targeted: In Europe, policymakers and larger private fund managers are adapting rules and processes to attract more high-net-worth investors, while acknowledging that managing investor protection rules is essential.

Since coming into force on 31 July 2023, the FCA's Consumer Duty has raised complex questions about scope and compliance, especially for wealth managers...