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EDITOR’S LETTER

he latest edition of FOGLet is our best yet! We bring you news and features from
around the Family Office world that we hope will inform, entertain and inspire. We
are proud to introduce Bruce Anderson as our new political columnist at what is a
Ttumultuous time for UK politics. His insights will guide you through the world of
Westminster and point the way forward for the UK after Brexit. Over the years Bruce has
written for leading publications including The Spectator, Daily Mail and Independent and
we are delighted to welcome him to the team.
Digital technology is at the heart of every business. But with digitisation
comes an increased risk of cybercrime, and family offices are finding
themselves on the front line. Blue Voyant’s Robert Hannigan tells us what
steps you can take to reduce the risk of falling victim to cybercrime.
Hugh Elrington, from Barwood Capital, sets out the strong
investment case for industrial property at a time of volatility in the
property sector and an uncertain outlook for investment markets
generally.
We have a fascinating article by Penny Lovell, Head of Sanlam Private
Office, with thoughts on how family offices can prepare the next generation
for taking on the mantle. Penny’s ten top tips for family offices are inspired
by the Dalai Lama, who says: “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of
your values.” Martin Barrow,
There is strong international feel to this edition of FOGLet. Sanjay Jain and Som Pal Editor
Choudhury from Bharat Fund share their insights into the transformation of the Indian
economy, led by the digital revolution, and set out the challenges and opportunities for
investors in the world’s fastest growing major economy. Jeremy King, CIO of Knight Asia
Contrarian Fund and Knight Mekong Fund, unpicks to complexities for the ASEAN trading
bloc and says active management is more likely to bring rewards in the region.
Jonathan Russell, Managing Partner of Spire Partners, the investment management
team, looks at the outlook for investment in private companies and the benefits of private
credit, a modest cousin to private equity.
For a completely different kind of investment, we asked Landis Bagnall, founder of
Vtola to share his love and encyclopaedic knowledge of cigars, which have emerged as a
lucrative asset class. As Landis advises, the real secret is not to set light to your new-
found investment.
Finally, Ausaf Abbas at Coombe Advisers, tells us about filling shelves at the local deli
when he was 13 and his dream of having time to explore the ancient Silk Road, in our
latest Quickfire Q&A.
Enjoy, and we look forward to your company for the next edition of FOGLet later this
year.

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