Nairobi, May 12 -- There is a clear shift underway, recent findings suggest that family offices across East Africa are becoming more international in outlook and more sophisticated in how they structure and manage capital. As that cross-border activity grows, so too do the demands for governance, succession planning, substance and oversight. In our view, that is what future-proofing means in practice.

Jersey Finance's recent white paper, based on high-level engagements across the GCC and Kenya, shows that cross-border investment and finance structuring is becoming more sophisticated as capital flows shift, compliance costs rise and regulatory expectations evolve. It also points to a clear direction of travel for East African family busin...