FBs in the News: German Family Businesses Enjoy High Degree of Trust in Bank Financing
In Germany, family businesses are reporting that they are not having difficulty receiving financial help from banks due to their status as family owned businesses, yet they tend to be more indebted than non-owner managed companies.
FBs in the News: Family Business Finance for Growth
In her report, Dr Rebecca Gooch argues that companies expect restricted access to traditional financing as non-traditional financing is on the rise.
FBs in the News: There’s Business, and Then There’s Family Business
The Irish Times’ Michael Carey writes about the issues family businesses face when it’s time for the company’s owner to pass the torch.
Family Businesses in Finland
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Finnish statistics on family businesses were released in February 2017.
Family Businesses in Veneto
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Italian family business statistics were released in February 2017.
Family Businesses in Malta
Thanks to the EU COSME programme, the Maltese family business statistics were released in February 2017.
FBs in the News: How Family Businesses Can Create Inclusive Economic Growth
Shanu Hinduja urges family businesses to maintain and expand on Corporate Social Responsibility practices.
Edelman Trust Barometer 2017
Edelman’s Trust Barometer has found that the population’s trust in all four major institutions (business, government, NGOs and media) has been declining steadily.
US Mission to the EU Remarks at 3rd Annual European Family Business Summit Lisbon
The US Mission to the European Union provides its remarks on the third annual European Family Business Summit in Lisbon on 18th November 2016.
EFB Position on the United Kingdom’s Relationship with the European Union
In November 2016, European Family Businesses published its position paper following the results of the UK’s referendum to leave the EU.