Katie Barker

Katie Barker is the features writer at Construction News at Emap. She was earlier the features editor for Campden's Wealth publications, CampdenFB and CampdenFO.

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Bitter battle comes to a head at Barnes & Noble

The war of words between the Riggio family and activist investor Ron Burkle came to a head this week at the Barnes & Noble annual general meeting when shareholders voted on Burkle’s proposals to change the company’s governance structure, writes Katie Barker

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Murdoch versus Sulzberger: the families behind the Coulson case

A political scandal in the UK involving allegations of phone tapping has pitched two of the great family media dynasties against each other. The outcome could have considerable consequences for both, writes Katie Barker.

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Maximum Impact: How can family offices help to build a brighter future?

Family offices that wish to make a lasting difference to society have traditionally done so through philanthropy or socially responsible investing. Which is the best way?

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Next Generation; Independent spirit

Next gens are no longer expected to join the family business as soon as they are able, but many are left with the difficult choice of whether to follow in their ancestors' footsteps or branch out on their own, writes Katie Barker.

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Why Gates' pledge finds little support in wider world

Billionaires might be lining up in the US to join the so-called Gates pledge initiative, but so far it has little support outside of America, writes Katie Barker.

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Next gens not prepared to pay for their parents' tax breaks

The offspring of wealthy business owners, or next gens, are facing potentially embarrassing tax demands as they inherit offshore bank accounts from deceased parents, writes Katie Barker.

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The Bettencourt affair: can other families avoid a similar scandal?

Octogenarian L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt has dominated the headlines this week as a string of allegations have emerged about her financial affairs, writes Katie Barker.

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Summer must-reads for family businesses

There is a multitude of literature available on all aspects of family businesses, from tales of the famous dynasties to advice on succession planning. Katie Barker details three must-read summer releases.

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On the front line: family offices and online security

The challenges social networking sites pose to wealthy families puts the role that family offices can play firmly in the spotlight, writes Katie Barker.

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Frontier markets: Investing in the next frontier

The attraction of investing in frontier markets is a chance to diversify your portfolio and attain high returns. However, there are inherent risks involved, as Katie Barker finds out

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