MFO

MFO is an acronym used for multiple organizations and concepts across different fields. Because its meaning depends on context, it often requires clarification from the source. Two uses are particularly common in international affairs and wealth management.

Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping mission established in 1981 to monitor the disengagement agreements between Egypt and Israel following the Sinai crisis. The force operates in coordination with the United Nations and draws personnel from several countries, funded by participating states. Its duties include monitoring, verification of troop withdrawals, and reporting on compliance, with a headquarters in Rome and a presence in the Sinai region. The MFO is distinct from United Nations peacekeeping forces, functioning as a separate multinational arrangement created to support the Egypt–Israel peace process.

Multi-Family Office (MFO) refers to a wealth management firm that serves multiple affluent families, providing integrated services such as investment management, estate and tax planning, philanthropy coordination, and legacy planning. Unlike a single-family office, an MFO serves several families and aims to deliver comprehensive, centralized expertise with economies of scale. The term is widely used in private banking and wealth-management sectors, and specific services and organizational structure vary by firm and jurisdiction.

Other uses of the acronym exist in business, government, and science, reflecting its role as a generic initialism. When encountering MFO, the precise meaning should be inferred from the full name or context, or clarified with the source.