Introduction The structure of shareholding and voting power is one of the most important foundations of corporate governance. It determines who controls a company, how strategic decisions are made, and how the interests of founders, investors, and the public are balanced. In recent years, the concept of dual class shares has attracted growing attention in […]
Introduction A family business is built on trust, shared history, and emotional bonds. When siblings work together in such a business, these strengths can become powerful competitive advantages. Deep loyalty, long-term commitment, and a shared vision often allow family enterprises to grow across generations. Yet, the same emotional closeness can also create intense conflict. Rivalry,
Introduction: When Wealth Outgrows Personal Ownership In the early stages of wealth creation, ownership is simple. Assets are held in personal names, businesses are run directly by founders, and decisions are made informally. As wealth grows, however, the nature of the problem changes. The focus shifts from earning to protecting, from building to preserving, and
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Introduction: When a Business Outgrows Its Founder Most family businesses in Sri Lanka begin with one person’s vision, risk-taking, and relentless effort. The founder builds relationships, secures financing, wins customers, manages crises, and often becomes the emotional and strategic centre of the entire enterprise. For many years, the business and the individual are almost inseparable.
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Introduction: When Building Wealth Is Easier Than Preserving It For most entrepreneurs, the early years of business are about survival and growth. Revenue, margins, market share, and expansion dominate every decision. Risk is accepted as part of the journey. Loans are taken, guarantees are signed, assets are pledged, and personal wealth is often intertwined with
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Introduction: When Wealth Becomes a System For most people, wealth is a number on a balance sheet. For wealthy families, wealth quickly becomes something else: a system. Once assets reach a certain scale, the questions change. The focus shifts from “How do we grow?” to “How do we protect, control, and pass this on without
Introduction: When Wealth Stops Being About Earning For most people, wealth is about how much they make. For high net worth individuals, wealth quickly becomes about how it is held, protected, controlled, and passed on. In the early stages of building a career or a business, attention is focused on growth. Revenue, margins, market share,
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A family office is a dedicated setup—people, processes, and entities—built to manage a family’s wealth, investments, businesses, properties, philanthropy, and succession planning in an organized, professional way. In Sri Lanka, the “right” family office design depends less on buzzwords and more on (1) what assets you have, (2) where they sit (Sri Lanka vs overseas),
