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Succession Plans in Asian Family Enterprises

Jeremy Cheng explains in an article published by Bloomberg magazine why the Lui family, an enterprising family in Hong Kong did a good thing in laying down a plan for succession before the patriarch’s death.

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Governing Legacy: Going beyond the Governance Marathon

In this article originally published in FFI Practitioner, our Advisor Jeremy Cheng explores the dynamic nature of legacy within family enterprises and the critical role of governance in its evolution. He emphasizes that legacy is not a static inheritance but a co-constructed entity shaped by interactions between legacy “senders” (e.g., founders) and “receivers” (e.g., successors).

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Crossing the Generational Chasm for Sustainability

LGA Advisor Jeremy Cheng, alongside his co-authors, explores how the second generation of Asia Green Group, a Malaysian family business in the timber and property sectors, is shaping sustainability efforts

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How can families thrive in uncertain times?

Our latest book, The Enduring Enterprise showcases families from around the world who have thrived for generations under precisely these conditions, and what their survival and success have to teach business leaders everywhere. Why, you might wonder, would operating in New Delhi or Lagos have any relevance to some of the world’s most sophisticated businesses in New York or London?
The answer is simple: stability within these privileged environments is evaporating before our very eyes as we enter a New Age of Uncertainty.

Divide
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Jobs vs. Wealth

Family leaders must have the courage and stamina to create an inclusive, participative, and results-driven culture in the family and business, supported by the right policies and systems. Such a foundation will set the stage for a family legacy which both sustains across multiple future generations, and grows along the way with each group driving growth and diversification and making its own mark.

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Growing up Green

Why is it hard to find good successors? We believe that the root issues occur earlier in the lives of next-gen members, linked to the manner in which they experience their family’s wealth and legacy during adolescence and early adulthood.

Research
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Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-Generational Families

For many, family philanthropy presents an opportunity to create a shared experience, unifying the
family by working together toward a lasting legacy of impact. Family philanthropy can also give
participants an opportunity to explore and cultivate their personal—and sometimes separate—
philanthropic passions