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Why Family Offices Are Looking at Silver Differently
Discover why family offices are taking a fresh look at silver as a strategic investment. This article explores silver's dual role as both a precious and industrial metal, examining supply deficits, electrification, renewable energy, AI infrastructure, and long-term portfolio diversification. Featuring insights from Pierre Lassonde, the piece highlights how family offices are evaluating silver alongside gold within a multi-generational investment strategy.
Jun 44 min read


New Energy, Family Offices, and the Value of Relationships: Reflections from Zurich, Paris, and London
Explore insights from Crest Forums' New Energy Roadshow across Zurich, Paris, and London, where European family offices met with TSX and TSX Venture-listed companies. Discover how family office investors assess opportunities in lithium, battery technology, natural gas, and energy infrastructure through the lens of leadership, governance, long-term value creation, and trusted relationships within the global energy transition.
Apr 233 min read


Bahrain, Stability, and the Power of Dialogue
Crest Family Office Forums hosted a London roundtable with Bahrain’s Economic Development Board and senior leaders to explore Bahrain as a stable international financial centre. Family offices discussed resilience, regulation, cross-border structuring and long-term growth. The session highlighted strong institutions, evolving financial services and Bahrain’s role in supporting globally mobile families, emphasizing dialogue, clarity and deeper understanding beyond headlines.
Apr 144 min read


Above the Clouds: Reflections from Gstaad
The Gstaad Global Gathering brought together family office principals, entrepreneurs and global leaders from over 30 countries in the Swiss Alps for cross-disciplinary dialogue on innovation, entrepreneurship and global leadership. Highlights included Swisspod’s vision for AI-powered hyperloop transport and a closing Stradivarius performance by Francesca Dego. The event underscored how innovation thrives when diverse perspectives intersect in open, collaborative environments.
Feb 53 min read


Defence, Artificial Intelligence, and a Changing World Order
At Crest’s London Family Office Forum, investors and industry leaders explored the growing importance of defence, AI, and geopolitics in a rapidly changing world. Discussions covered emerging defence technologies, AI innovation, critical materials and global security trends, with insights from industry experts and former UK Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon. The event highlighted why these themes are becoming increasingly important for long-term investors and family office
Sep 3, 20254 min read
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