The Wigmore Association has decided to expand its cooperative member services by sharing global investment research and intelligence insights, following a recent meeting in Montana.

Members of the Wigmore Association, a global network of chief investment officers from seven family offices, have decided to share global investment research and intelligence insights, following a recent meeting in Montana.

The discussions in Montana “pointed to greater emphasis on direct investment strategies in a handful of emerging markets over the course of the next year,” Pitcairn, a founding member of Wigmore Association, said.

Harold Pitcairn, CIO of Pitcairn and current Wigmore chairman, added that members will continue to manage their respective client portfolios on a “standalone basis.”

The Wigmore Association was established in late 2011 and sees CIOs from seven prominent family offices around the world unite to discuss political and economic global events. Besides Pitcairn, the organization consists of: The Myer Family Company (Australia); Turim Family Office & Investment Management (Brazil); HQ Trust (Germany); Northwood Family Office (Canada); Progeny 3 (US); and SandAire (UK).

The next meeting will be held in Singapore this September, which is “by no means accidental,” Pitcairn said. “Singapore enjoys an undeniable leadership role in the Asian capital markets, and continues to expand its global presence as well.”