Philanthropy and impact investing in the Middle East

Philanthropy and Impact Investing in the Middle East

Family Offices, News

Philanthropy and impact investing in the Middle East have accelerated dramatically in 2025, propelled by the interplay of family offices, regional foundations, and crucial policy developments at both the multi-lateral and international levels. This momentum, which is distinct from Western models, draws its strength from innovative finance, collaborative action, and far-reaching reforms. According to the

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An educational health check for the modern family office

An Educational Health Check for the Modern Family Office

Family Offices, Newsletter

Why leading families are rethinking how they steward education—across generations, borders, and life stages Family offices are increasingly asked to oversee more than wealth. Education—often the single largest long-term investment a family makes in its human capital—has become a strategic concern, touching governance, wellbeing, mobility, and legacy. Yet in many families, educational provision evolves reactively:

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Reflecting on 2025: A Landmark Year for Somers Partnership and Looking Ahead to 2026

Reflecting on 2025: A Landmark Year for Somers Partnership and Looking Ahead to 2026

Family Offices, News

As 2025 draws to a close, Somers Partnership marks not only the end of another successful year serving family offices around the world, but the conclusion of a landmark chapter in its own history. Celebrating our 20th anniversary has given us the rare opportunity to look back with pride, look around with clarity and look

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NextGen ReGen: Why Christmas Is the Moment Family Offices Should Reflect on Succession

NextGen ReGen: Why Christmas Is the Moment Family Offices Should Reflect on Succession

Family Offices, News

Every December, as families gather around tables, revisit long held traditions and create space for slower, more meaningful conversations, something quietly significant unfolds. The end of the year draws people closer, softens the edges of busy schedules and creates the kind of intergenerational proximity that is rare in most months.  For family offices, this seasonal

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Understanding family offices - values, purpose and legacy

Understanding Family Offices – Values, Purpose, Legacy and the AIR That Sustains Them

Family Offices, General, Recruitment

When we founded the Somers Partnership twenty years ago, we had a simple but powerful ambition, to help family offices find and keep exceptional leaders who not only excel professionally but also share their values and long-term vision. Over the years, we’ve learned that recruiting for a family office is unlike hiring for any other

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Images from 20 years of philanthropy at the Somers Partnership

20 Years of Giving Back – The Somers Partnership’s Commitment to Philanthropy

Family Offices, General, News, Uncategorized

As we continue to celebrate our 20th anniversary at the Somers Partnership, it feels only right to pause and reflect on a part of our journey that has brought us immense pride, our collective commitment to giving back. Over the last two decades, our team has dedicated hundreds of hours to supporting causes that matter

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Ikigai

Ikigai: Purpose as a Foundation for Resilient Family Wealth

Family Offices, General

The Japanese concept of Ikigai (ee-kee-GUY) is often translated as “a reason for being.” It represents the intersection of four elements: what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what sustains you. For family office professionals, wealth stewards, and NextGens, Ikigai offers more than philosophical reflection – it provides a

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Hidden challenges of family office careers

The Hidden Challenges of Family Office Careers and why skills alone won’t get you hired

Family Offices, Newsletter, Recruitment, Wealth Management

The world of family offices is undergoing profound change. Across the globe, the number of single family offices has risen dramatically. Deloitte estimates that the total has grown from around 6,130 in 2019 to more than 8,000 today, with assets under management forecast to reach $5.4 trillion by 2030. Families are professionalising their structures, broadening

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Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent

Celebrating 20 Years of Nurturing the Next Generation of Talent

General, News, Newsletter

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary at Somers Partnership, we are taking time to reflect on the many people who have shaped our journey. Over the past two decades, we’ve had the privilege of connecting exceptional individuals with extraordinary opportunities across the world of family offices. Among the achievements we are most proud of is

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From teenagers to trustees managing the multigenerational digital divide

From teenagers to trustees – managing the multigenerational digital divide

Family Offices, General

This article is written by Tim Ramsey and Juliet Young, Partners at Schillings. Today, an online search is the starting point for how the world sees you. Whether it’s a news article on Google or an Instagram post, these digital breadcrumbs can paint a surprisingly detailed picture of a family’s lifestyle, values, and vulnerabilities.  For

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