SPRING
In the latest transnational meetings, EFB presented their finalised educational module on family business governance structures and were able to share this with the fantastic team of academics and organisations that make up the SPRING Project consortium. The transnational meeting saw some excellent modules presented in what promises to be a vital research project for […]
Privacy concerns for Family Businesses
Following discussion with the Management Committee and the Board in October, EFB drafted a letter to DG CONNECT in response to the European Commission’s consultation on high-value data sets. In their proposal, the European Commission intended to make specific types of data sets publicly available. This proposal included making public the data of business owners […]
EFB meets with Kerstin Jorna
EFB meets with Kerstin Jorna At their Board Meeting on 20th October, EFB’s Board members were joined by Kerstin Jorna, the Director General for DG GROW, European Commission DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Ms Jorna joined the meeting to speak to EFB about her proposed workplan for DG GROW and to learn more about the […]
Interview with EFB President Udo J Vetter
Vetter Pharma Could you give us a brief outline about its’ history and founding?Within 70 years, Vetter developed from a local pharmacy in Ravensburg to a global-leading pharmaceutical solution provider in the area of injectable drugs. Today, we manufacture drugs for our large and small pharma and biotech customers, which are used to treat illnesses […]
Directors Retreat
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EFB’s 2021 Director’s Retreat took place online. The retreat saw Member Chapter Directors join an online conference to discuss the situation of family businesses across Europe and the challenges faced. The retreat opened with EFB President Mr Udo J. Vetter welcoming the participants and explaining the work of EFB during […]
Upcoming for 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, EFB will be releasing several position papers.
Summit announcment
Following consultation with the EFB Board, the decision has been made to move EFB’s Summit for 2021 online. With the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the board decided that with the uncertainty surrounding travel and focusing on the health of our members, this was the best solution so that EFB would still be able […]
Family Businesses: The pioneers of Sustainable Corporate Governance
Sustainable Corporate Governance is at the heart of any good family business, as it is with many companies. Because of a culture of responsible and generational ownership, sustainability is built into family businesses and is propelled through the values that guide them. Whilst European Family Businesses fully supports initiatives that would encourage all companies to […]
Family Business Transfers: Let the Next Generation drive the Recovery
There is a prevailing trend from within the EFB membership that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the speed of the succession process for many businesses globally. As a continent, Europe needs to recognise that the transfer of business represents a huge opportunity for growth, resilience and recovery. The next generation of business owners are ready […]
2020 KPMG Global Tax Monitor
KPMG’s 2020 Global Tax Monitor explores the situation of taxation on family businesses in 54 countries, regions, and jurisdictions. It explores the principal factors impacting the transfer of business and succession process across the globe. The main theme of 2020’s monitor is “Charting a path for the future”, something that has been made more challenging thanks […]