BNY Mellon chronicles the rapid evolution of exchange-traded funds.
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Anti-money laundering investigations have become complex, global efforts that may involve funding for terrorist networks. Navigant Consulting devotes an issue of its IQ quarterly publication to exploring AML compliance technology, the state of AML enforcement in the UK and the impact of money laundering inquiries on financial institutions. Navigant also reviews white-collar crime in 2007 and what to expect in 2008
Pre-nuptial agreements and marriage agreements are not binding under English law, leaving the details of divorce settlements largely in the hands of judges. But decisions rendered in the past five years show that judges are now taking pre-nups more seriously. This article from Withers shows how an appeals court has interpreted the importance of a pre-nup in a particular case.
Emerging market equities have become a dedicated asset class, and developing countries are now key contributors to world economic growth. This paper from Parametric explores some portfolio construction concepts that can help investors take advantage of emerging market opportunities to achieve superior long-term returns.
New breed philanthropists want their charitable activities to run with the same vigor as their business empires. This article from Credit Suisse gives several examples, including the Sainsbury retail dynasty's philanthropic model, which channels packages of support through specialized trusts.
If you own property in an area affected by earthquakes, you are at risk for loss. But with proper planning and preparation, you can reduce your risk. In this paper, HUB International offers an earthquake safety checklist to help you avoid the pitfalls and minimize material and financial losses.
This ScanSafe STAT security brief compares the Web-threat landscape in May 2007 – six months prior to the large scale compromises, with data from May 2008 – six months after the attacks began. The findings in this report demonstrate the tremendous impact ongoing cyber attacks are having on the safety and integrity of the Web.
This paper explores the psychological underpinnings of finance (i.e. behavioral finance).
Much homelessness need never occur in the first place. Long-term action by charities to address underlying problems such as substance misuse and child abuse helps to reduce the pool of people acutely vulnerable to housing breakdown. More targeted responses—giving advice on housing, for example, or working with groups at particular risk (such as prison leavers)—are relatively well evidenced, and could be extended and replicated.
This latest report in the Barclays Wealth Insights series, 'Evolving Fortunes', builds on the findings of earlier research with an in-depth analysis of how the global distribution of household wealth is likely to change during the next decade.