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North Pacific Single Family Office Solutions “New Ideas” Breakfast 2026

On 22 January, Alain Groshens was invited by the founder of North Pacific Single Family Office Solutions, Iggy Chong, to present on the evolution of asset management execution platforms and why the financial services industry is experiencing significant disruption.

Alain demonstrated how Direct Market Access (DMA) platforms offer greater precision than traditional banking channels, enabling multi-asset strategies & treasury solutions to be managed using exchange-traded futures and options—not only for risk management but also to enhance overall portfolio efficiency across equities, foreign exchange, commodities, and interest rates.

During the session, Alain addressed four critical questions for the single family office principals in attendance:

1. What are next-generation family offices seeking in terms of innovative approaches to managing and growing assets under management?
2. Why does Direct Market Access represent a genuine competitive advantage in liquid markets for family offices that have traditionally relied on banks and OTC products? What are the key benefits and challenges of transitioning to DMA?
3. Why is foreign exchange risk management an essential discipline for investment portfolios, hard asset transactions, and operating businesses?
4. What are the advantages of using listed futures and options rather than OTC instruments for managing currency and market risks?

The presentation highlighted how institutional-grade execution platforms and systematic risk management approaches are becoming increasingly accessible to sophisticated family offices seeking to optimize returns while maintaining rigorous risk controls.