ESG factors can be hard to quantify in frontier markets, but a quantitative approach with a qualitative overlay may help uncover attractive opportunities. For the transcript of this video, select the Download option.
Many investors think frontier markets are too risky, but strategically overweighting these markets in an emerging markets debt portfolio could offer higher return potential. For the transcript of this video, select the Download option.
Families of wealth often ask for views on two related topics—how to think about philanthropy versus impact investing and how to best implement a socially and/or environmentally impactful investment strategy. While common themes transcend these topics, each is distinct and presents an opportunity by allowing families to engage in a powerful combination of both philanthropy and impact investing.
In this second paper of a two-part series on philanthropy and sustainable investing, we outline how families may wish to identify opportunities within sustainable and impact investing themes.
Many newly wealthy families can credit their expanded fortunes to a major liquidity event, most frequently the sale of a business. For many in this group, recently acquired wealth creates a host of new and, sometimes unexpected, challenges. While the challenges will vary from family to family, the members of this group share some common needs. In this piece, we look at what those needs are and how they might be addressed when creating a comprehensive financial plan.
It's no secret that cryptocurrency markets and the larger digital assets economy have been roiled by recent instability, resulting in discussions about how regulatory initiatives, rising inflationary pressure, and public adoption trends will affect industry participants long term. To help navigate this challenging environment, a collection of relevant thought leadership is provided as a single publication designed to inform and guide your decision-making. This collection includes articles, white papers, and checklists on the following topics:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are poised to drastically alter the way businesses and governments operate on a global scale, with significant regulations already under way. To avoid overburdening businesses with the compliance requirements that aim to maintain the accountability, transparency, and fairness of AI, it is important for regulators to ensure that stakeholders may still leverage AI technologies’ great benefits in a cost-effective manner.
To succeed, any organization needs to develop, maintain, and adhere to well-defined business processes and workflows. For family offices, which manage the complex financial and business affairs of ultra-high-net-worth families, best practice business processes are paramount to ensure efficiency and employee productivity, reduce risks, and improve outcomes. However, their value can only be realized through day-to-day usage and rigor.
Serving as a trustee for your family can be a valuable experience for you, while also providing an important service to your family. But before you accept the position, make sure that you understand the role you will play for the family and are willing to accept the responsibilities and liability that come with it.
Taking on the role of a direct household employer can be complicated—even for households with a single employee. This guide includes best practices for navigating the complex environment of household employment and provides practical advice on how to avoid the legal, financial, and reputational consequences associated with non-compliant employment.