A newly-launched US grouping for family offices,  Family Office Association, aims to offer resources, connections, education, and consultative services for individuals, families, family offices, family foundations, and family firms around the world. The entry level is $10 million in investable assets.

A J Robles, founder and chief executive, said: "We desire to globally unify our constituency through a unique integrated approach by combining original investment opportunities, philanthropic initiatives, and lifestyle ventures to improve overall investment portfolio performance and ensure the legacy of the individual or family for the long term.”

The FOA will operate through events, e-publications, webinars, online resources, peer-to-peer connections, partnerships and an advisory matching system.

Based in Greenwich, Connecticut, the FOA is currently seeking directors for chapters in major US centres and in London, Singapore and Dubai.