Abstract
This article examines the phenomena of “family offices” (FOs) within the context
of the re-emergence of patrimonial forms of capitalism. As global wealth
becomes ever more concentrated in the hands of dynastic wealth elites we
examine the new financial infrastructures – within which FOs are key - that are
emerging in core urban areas to support them. We review the existing literature
on the phenomena and report on an observational study of their form and functioning in London and beyond.
of the re-emergence of patrimonial forms of capitalism. As global wealth
becomes ever more concentrated in the hands of dynastic wealth elites we
examine the new financial infrastructures – within which FOs are key - that are
emerging in core urban areas to support them. We review the existing literature
on the phenomena and report on an observational study of their form and functioning in London and beyond.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Sociologica |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2016 |
Research Groups and Themes
- SPS Centre for Urban and Public Policy Research
Keywords
- Dynastics
- Family Offices
- London
- Patrimonial Capitalism
- Wealth Elites