Author:  S.Al-Khatib Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Family-business strategy is often discussed through governance structures, succession plans, and financial performance. Yet in elite financial dynasties, a less visible asset— the family name itself —can become a core strategic resource and a source of conflict. This article examines the dispute between the French investment bank Rothschild & Co  and the Swiss private banking and asset management group Edmond

Author:  L Kareem Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract Family businesses are very important for jobs, new ideas, and the stability of the local community, but their biggest weakness is still succession. Previous research has focused on governance structures, successor competencies, and financial planning; however, insufficient emphasis has been placed on the preservation of social capital as the "invisible infrastructure" that ensures continuity across generations. T