Thought Leadership & Appearances
Written commentary, published contributions and speaking engagements.
First-Party Writing
Selective, material commentary: written, not curated.
For many Asian families below US$500 million, MFO or hybrid models can offer better cost efficiency, talent, governance, and resilience than fully standalone single-family offices while preserving strategic control and privacy.
Analysis of upcoming refinements to Section 13O and 13U regimes, local investment requirements, and substance thresholds.
What family principals and fiduciary advisors can learn about trust flexibility, irrevocable powers, and governance alignment.
London remains a leading family-office hub despite tax pressures, but Singapore and Hong Kong are increasingly competing for global wealth by offering attractive regulation, tax environments, talent, and financial expertise.
Boards are facing growing expectations to take an active role in tax governance and risk oversight, with Australia setting the most demanding benchmark while Singapore and other jurisdictions increasingly emphasize board accountability, transparency, operational assurance, and integration with broader enterprise risk and ESG frameworks.
Elsewhere
Michael writes regularly on professional services, AI in advisory work and the economics of independent practice.
Press & Publications
Published contributions and interviews in the trade press.
Industry Forums
Upcoming Engagements
Recent Appearances
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