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FAMILY FORTUNES
The number of family offices has increased dramatically over the past few years as wealthy clients have become disenchanted with mainstream private banks and wealth managers. However, the cost of running these family offices can be high.
The Wall Street Journal, 14 June 2010

THE CITY DOES HAVE A BETTER SIDE, HONESTLY
Stanhope Capital forms the New City Initiative with the initial support of around 25 members. The main objective of the NCI is to create more transparency in the world of investment management as many clients have lost trust in the large banks and are looking towards independent firms for advice. Daniel Pinto describes the NCI as a think-tank of practitioners, not academics, comprised of people who stand for independence in the City.
Evening Standard, 10 May 2010

"WEALTH MANAGERS SHOULD CHOOSE BETWEEN ADVISING CLIENTS OR SELLING PRODUCTS"
("Soit on conseille, soit on distribue, il faut choisir")
Daniel Pinto explains Stanhope Capital's investment philosophy and business model and contrasts it with the more traditional private banking model.
Bilan, 21 April 2010

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT "GIORGIO ARMANI" OF BANKING?
(Qui sera le Giorgio Armani bancaire?)

Private banks may have to redefine their business models to meet their clients' objectives.
Bilan, 12 April 2010

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY PAYS DIVIDENDS
Family controlled businesses tend to outperform their peers.
Financial News, 12 April 2010

BIG FIGHTBACK BEGINS TO RESTORE CLIENTS' TRUST
Stanhope Capital aims to restore clients' trust and faith in wealth managers by introducing The New City Initiative which initially includes about 25 members. Mr. Pinto, Chairman and Managing Partner of Stanhope Capital believes that these members will become synonymous with good standards and will hopefully encourage investors to move away from a long-held traditional manager to a smaller independent player.
Financial Times, 15 March 2010

MANAGERS GROUP AIMS TO IMPROVE STANDARDS
Stanhope Capital raises awareness that there is an alternative to big banks by setting up The New City Initiative which aims to establish new standards for professional behaviour in asset management with high levels of transparency.
Financial Times, 15 March 2010

STANHOPE CRUSADES TO RESTORE FAITH IN ADVICE
Stanhope Capital starts to canvass like-minded investment firms for a project dubbed The New City Initiative which aims to become the voice of independence in the Square Mile.
Mail on Sunday. 07 March 2010

UNIGESTION'S UK BOSS LEAVES FOR MULTI-FAMILY OFFICE
Wealth Bulletin, 12 February 2010

STANHOPE CAPITAL HIRES UNIGESTION CEO GUY PATERSON
Citywire, 12 February 2010

IN SEARCH OF THE NEWTON BOUTIQUE DREAM
Three former Newton Employees have blazed a trail across the wealth management profession.
Citywire, 28 January 2010

DO-IT-YOURSELF BANKS LATEST MUST-HAVE FOR THE RICH
The World's richest dynasties are putting more of their wealth into the hands of multi-family offices. One example is Stanhope Capital which has seen client numbers increase by 50% since the credit crises.
Reuters.com, 13 January 2010

STANHOPE CAPITAL MAKES TWO SENIOR APPOINTMENTS

Financial Times, 30 November 2009

STANHOPE CAPITAL HIRES DALTON'S MAHON AND JP MORGAN'S CHOBLET
Citywire, 23 November 2009

STANHOPE CAPITAL GROWS STAFF BY 50%
Wealth Bulletin, 20 November 2009

A NEED FOR A COMPLETE RETHINK
In an interview with the International Herald Tribune, Daniel Pinto debunks some long-held notions about investing and offers a fresh insight into the techniques that will help rebuild and preserve capital in a future recovery.
International Herald Tribune, 6 April 2009

MULTI-FAMILY OFFICE OF THE YEAR - 2008 WINNER

The Spear's Wealth Management Awards 2008 took place on Monday 29 September at Sotheby's, London and the firm was delighted to take home the Award 'Multi-Family Office Of The Year'. 
Spear's Wealth Management Awards

STANHOPE CAPITAL OPENS AN OFFICE IN GENEVA
("Stanhope Capital s'installe à Genève")

Announces the opening of the Swiss office of Stanhope Capital in Geneva.

Banque & Finance, July-August 2008

MULTIFAMILY

Describes the origins and development of Stanhope Capital since its creation by Daniel Pinto and Julien Sevaux. The article evokes the keys of the strategy of the multifamily office group.

Private Banking, July - August 2008

A CROSS BETWEEN A PRIVATE BANK AND A FAMILY OFFICE, STANHOPE CAPITAL OPENS AN OFFICE IN GENEVA
("Mi-banque, mi-family office, Stanhope Capital ouvre à Genève")

On the occasion of the opening of the Geneva office, an interview with Daniel Pinto.The article describes the Stanhope model as well as the reasons for the launch of a new office in Switzerland.

Le Temps n°3110, 4 June 2008

STANHOPE CAPITAL OPENS A NEW OFFICE IN GENEVA
("Stanhope Capital ouvre à Genève")

Announces the opening of a Geneva office and draws the profile of Nicole Curti, Managing Director of the Stanhope Capital Switzerland.

Bilan, 4 June 2008

BOUTIQUES ATTRACT WEALTH ADVISERS FROM BANKS
Describes how wealth advisers are leaving banks as a result of the reputational damage caused by the credit crisis. Comments that Anna Berenfeld has moved to Stanhope Capital's London office from Renaissance Capital, while Nicole Curti has joined their new Geneva Office, having come from Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch.
Financial News, 19 May 2008

GLOBAL FINANCIAL FIRMS CHASING THE WEALTH OF THE NEW GLOBAL FINANCIAL WHIZZ-KIDS
Describes how a multi-family office, Stanhope Capital, was created as a reaction to the traditional private banks which have become product distribution machines rather than advisors. Daniel Pinto describes the wholly unconflicted, transparent, open architecture that characterises Stanhope Capital.
GQ Guide ot Private Banking, February 2008

TROUBLE-HIT INVESTORS RALLY TO THE SWISS FLAG
Explains how the credit crisis has moved a large number of high net worth clients away from large banks towards the safer and more unbiased environment of the multi-family offices.
Financial News, 11 January 2008

THE 'BEST' OF BOTH WORLDS' MULTI-FAMILY OFFICE APPROACH
In Spear's survey of the leading family offices in the UK, Daniel Pinto and Julien Sevaux describe the 'best of both worlds' considerations that gave rise to Stanhope Capital, a leading multi-family office. The article highlights the customised, personal approach of Stanhope Capital, and the alignment of interests of the management team and its clients. It also describes the firm's investment approach.
Spear's Wealth Management Survey, Issue 5

SUBPRIME CRISIS TESTS HEDGE FUNDS
Gauges the opinions of leading private client wealth managers on hedge funds strategies. Explains Stanhope Capital's view that hedge funds are meant to be a protection for investors' portfolios, and its approach to achieving that.
International Herald Tribune, 8 September 2007

NOT JUST ANOTHER PRIVATE CLIENT FIRM
Explains some of the key differences between Stanhope Capital and its competitors: combining the personal service of a family office with the investment expertise of an institutional firm; international outlook in manager selection and investment team; absence of product led conflicts of interest; manager fee rebates being passed back to clients; communality of interest of clients and founding families.
thewealthnet.com, Wealth Management, Summer 2007

THE BELL TOLLS FOR TRUSTWORTHY MANAGERS
Reports on the foundation stones of the investment philisophy of Chief Investment Officer, Jonathan Bell - the qualitative processes, the opportunities created by short-term under-performing managers, and the integrity and aligned interests of the manager.
Citywire, 22 August 2007

ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
Quantifies the recent wealth explosion in Britain, and explains that traditional private banks can have significant indirect fees, and a lack of sophistication in their products, areas in which family offices can excel.  Family offices have the independence, time and expertise to act in the clients' best interests.
The Business, 4 July 2007

RANGE OF SERVICES WITH SHARED COSTS
Describes why multi-family, as opposed to single-family, offices are better positioned to reduce costs and attract the best investment talent.
Financial Times Wealth Quarterly, June 2007

FAMILIES CAN WAIT
Explains Stanhope Capital's innovative approach to investments, particularly in the private equity and hedge fund areas, stemming form clients' ability to take a long-term view and avoid the short-termism associated with institutional investors.
Financial Times Wealth Quarterly, June 2007

STANHOPE CAPITAL'S MODEL IS TAKING THE MULTI-FAMILY OFFICE MARKET BY STORM
Reports on the continuing appeal of Stanhope Capital to ultra-high net worth families, as a result of its low all-inclusive fees, strong degree of independence, global reach and ability to spot investments that are below the radar of competitors.
Institutional Investor Magazine, 10 June 2007

DIFFERENTIATION IS THE KEY TO STANHOPE CAPITAL'S GROWTH
Explains that the key to Stanhope Capital's growth is differentiation in terms of its international client base, its international manager selection focus, uncovering new sources of investment return, and client service that stems from the alignment of interests of its owners and its clients.
The Wealth Net, 31 May 2007

HEDGE FUNDS ARE NOT AN ASSET CLASS
States Stanhope Capital's belief that hedge fund indices are flawed, and explains the need to integrate hedge funds into overall portfolio asset allocation.
Financial News, 7 May 2007

ACTIVE APPROACH PAYS OFF
Reports on the success of Audley Capital, and its active investment approach, applying private equity skills to public investing. Mentions Stanhope Capital's early involvement in the venture.
Financial Times, 22 March 2007

HIGH NET WORTH FAMILIES DESERVE BETTER
Explains that Stanhope Capital's model differs from the proprietary one offered by large banks by being independent, not product driven, and by classifying families as institutional rather than retail clients.
HNW Review, January 2007

THE FUNDS OF HEDGE FUNDS THAT ARE TOO HOT TO HANDLE
Reports on the potential mismatches in the liquidity requirements of investors in funds of hedge funds.
Euromoney, November 2006

POPULARITY RISES WITH THE BULL MARKET
Reports on the growth of the multi-family office and Stanhope Capital's prominent position in Europe.
Financial Times, May 24 2006

STANHOPE FINDS NICHE AND CLIENTS FOLLOW
Explains the niche that Stanhope Capital has created between the large banks and the family offices. Stanhope Capital's manager selection philosophy and how it differs from the proprietary model used by most banks.
Financial Times, May 1 2006

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY
Reports on how family offices, and especially multi-family offices, such as Stanhope Capital, are posing a threat to traditional banks.
Portfolio International, April 2006

WEALTH MANAGEMENT WITH A FAMILY THEME
Profile of Daniel Pinto and the origins of Stanhope Capital. Expansion of Stanhope Capital's geographic coverage. Tarek AbuZayyad joins the team.
International Herald Tribune, April 29th 2006

STANHOPE CAPITAL, GESTION HAUT DE GAMME POUR GROSSES FORTUNES
Reports on the growing tendency of the fortunes of the very wealthy to be managed by specialised boutiques such as Stanhope Capital, providing a highly personalised service that large banks do not put forward.
Les Echos, 26 avril 2006

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAKE INVESTORS WARY
Reports on how non-conflicted family offices, such as Stanhope Capital, are best positioned to gain appointments by the wealthiest families.
Financial News, March 27th 2006

REACH FOR THE STARS
Reports on the growth of Stanhope Capital since its launch. Relationship with Bessemer. Stanhope Capital's open architecture approach. Comparison to the bigger banks.
Portfolio International, January 2006

INVESTORS TAKE THE MULTI-FAMILY WAY
Reports on the progress of Stanhope Capital.
Financial News, December 11th 2005

STANHOPE TACKLES HIGH FEE STRUCTURE
Reports on the excessive level of fees generally paid by private clients.
Financial News, November 14th 2005

A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN KEEPING IT ALL IN THE FAMILY
Profile of Julien Sevaux and his own family experience, which led to his teaming up with Daniel Pinto to set up Stanhope Capital. Expands on the open-architecture, un-conflicted approach.
Financial Times, October 24th 2005

RICH DEMAND RETURN TO SILVER SERVICE
Describes how many private banks focus on product manufacturing and distribution, and how this has given rise to the growth of the multi-family office.
Financial Times, July 18th 2005

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