
Market Insights - 3 min
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting at its last session in July. [1] While widely expected, the vote was not unanimous, and the evidence is mounting for a move - whether upwards or downwards. In this article, we look at the dynamics behind the decision and how they are changing as data - and the Fed’s guiding philosophy - continues to evolve.
Sep 6, 2026

Retirement Planning - 4 min
When you leave employment, you can no longer rely on your salary to help meet your monthly expenses and fund your goals. Ensuring your retirement savings are protected from threats, such as inflation, is critical to securing your future. In this article, we’ll cover what you need to know about inflation and your retirement portfolio, and how you can ensure you are not caught off guard.
Jan 2, 2024

Market Insights - 4 min
David Darst, Senior Analyst and Investment Strategist at The Family Office, shared some investment insights on key issues that influence portfolio composition, asset allocation, and investment strategy.
Feb 8, 2023

Management Insights - 1 min
Al Arabiya Business hosted Wassim Jomaa, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Petiole Asset Management AG, the sister company of The Family Office, to discuss the challenges facing central banks as they balance inflation, currency support, and government debt management, as well as the broadening participation in equity markets. Below are the highlights of the interview:
Aug 18, 2026

Education - 4 min
Wealth transfer is often approached as a financial and legal exercise. Families consider how assets should be held, protected, and eventually passed from one generation to the next. These decisions matter. Yet they address only one side of the transition. The next generation must also be prepared for the responsibilities that come with wealth. This can include understanding investments, participating in family decisions, managing shared assets, and carrying forward the family’s values and long-term priorities. A well-structured transfer can determine how wealth changes hands. Preparing heirs can influence what happens after it does.
Aug 5, 2026
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Market Insights - 3 min
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to hold rates steady for the fifth consecutive meeting at its last session in July. [1] While widely expected, the vote was not unanimous, and the evidence is mounting for a move - whether upwards or downwards. In this article, we look at the dynamics behind the decision and how they are changing as data - and the Fed’s guiding philosophy - continues to evolve.
Sep 6, 2026

Education - 4 min
Wealth transfer is often approached as a financial and legal exercise. Families consider how assets should be held, protected, and eventually passed from one generation to the next. These decisions matter. Yet they address only one side of the transition. The next generation must also be prepared for the responsibilities that come with wealth. This can include understanding investments, participating in family decisions, managing shared assets, and carrying forward the family’s values and long-term priorities. A well-structured transfer can determine how wealth changes hands. Preparing heirs can influence what happens after it does.
Aug 5, 2026

Market Insights - 3 min
The decision to hold rates steady at 3.5% - 3.75% at last month’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was both unanimous and widely expected. It is more or less certain that the upcoming July meeting will see rates, once again, held where they are.
Jul 19, 2026