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Based on a 10-year investment time horizon and the impact of COVID-19, the overall results of the 2021 capital market return assumptions are mixed for approximately 50 asset classes around the world. This report guides investors in developing their long-term strategic asset allocations.

Although water damage is the most frequent cause of loss to luxury homes, most people don’t appreciate the specific impact it could have on them—and therefore don’t take proactive steps to avoid it. By anticipating and dispelling water damage assumptions and the myths up front, you can sidestep costly losses in the future. In these three videos, learn how automated and simple solutions can prevent or minimize water damage throughout your home.

Municipal bond investors may be concerned that periods of economic stress could result in states defaulting on their debt. This fear can be exacerbated by political rhetoric, by inflammatory reporting, or even by inherent suspicion of the efficacy of governments. Yet states have successfully managed through multiple economic contractions in the postwar era. As demonstrated in the past, most states will manage through this current recession using the tools available, making necessary if painful cuts in expenditures, and continuing to honor their obligations to their bondholders.

In many areas of the United States and Canada, every year brings the risk of wildfires, especially between August and November. However, there’s a lot you can do to prepare your home for wildfire season. In these three, short videos on wildfire readiness, learn to protect your home by understanding and avoiding the hazards of juniper bushes, Italian cypress trees, and bark mulch. And see how special types of vents can enhance your home’s protection throughout wildfire season.

The global pandemic forced a critical reflection period across every business, and the middle market made the most of it. From protecting their workforces, to rethinking strategy and technology, to preserving revenues, and seeking relief to ensure stability, companies took action and took charge of their plans for resilience. Middle market CFOs reconsidered what is truly essential and discovered new areas of opportunity.

The tech industry was undergoing a period of introspection even before the COVID-19 pandemic began. While the crisis spotlighted the importance of the tech industry and existing technology, the future is still rooted in the core purpose of innovation with intent. The tech industry is poised for growth in 2021, and optimization is the path to realizing opportunity.

With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses. Some top questions are answered to help employers address the issues surrounding the vaccination.

Custom separately managed accounts (SMAs) may seem to many like the newest in the line of innovations in the investment industry. However, the benefits of portfolio customization go far beyond security selection. At its core, it allows an investor’s portfolio to be managed consistent with their specific rules, exclusions, or tax situations. With efficiency and flexibility, SMAs can also adapt to the twists and turns of an investment journey.

COVID-19 is exacerbating ongoing geopolitical and societal challenges, and the existential crisis of climate change looms large. In this 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, it highlights the implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and an emerging risk landscape spanning from the digital divide to navigating global fractures to considering strategic investments to avoid catastrophic outcomes.

Few investor concerns are as fundamental as portfolio performance. How to evaluate it is one of the most common questions posed by private wealth clients. It starts with the benchmarking process—the evaluation of investment decisions and their results. But to truly evaluate your portfolio, it pays to drill down deeper and focus on the three steps needed to determine which decisions have been successful and which need improvement.