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Four Pillars of Capital 2023
Managing Risk in an Age of Upheaval

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The Four Pillars of Capital - Definitions

Financial Capital

The tangible assets, business, properties, investments and intellectual property of a family which have quantifiable financial value.

Intellectual Capital

The accumulated skill, knowledge, experience and leadership a family can apply to the management of its wealth, its contribution to society, the individual fulfilment of its members and its collective wellbeing.

Social Capital

The way in which a family, its brand and its business interests relate to and engage with society and the communities in which it lives and operates.

Cultural Capital

That which brings a family together through shared values and perspectives, and the governance framework used for its maintenance and preservation.