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The internet and mobile networks continue to hold up well in an unprecedented surge of people working, studying, and streaming from home. But amid the COVID-19 quarantine, there is increasing concern over how long the infrastructure undergirding the internet and mobile connectivity will hold up. As family offices around the world face the new reality and economic landscape of COVID-19, they must also consider how reliant they are on the current connectivity and think about contingency planning for the loss of connectivity.

The unprecedented speed, intensity, and uncertainty of COVID-19 has created a host of new and complex challenges for wealthy families that are playing out across both financial and family dynamics. There's no doubt it is a financial and business challenge, but it is also a very human one. To assist family office leaders and the families they support see and solve the issues in the most effective ways, a set of discussion questions are provided to help leaders prioritize and address both the financial and logistical considerations, as well as the very human ones.

Liquidity risk is a critical issue for investors, and it has been heightened in the COVID-19 environment that has brought on the end of the bull market. We take a closer review of the factors that have changed market liquidity conditions over the past decade, how the “new liquidity reality” has impacted several markets during the recent market downturn, and the potential steps to take going forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the entire world with unprecedented challenges. Although it may be uncomfortable to contemplate, the reality of the growing necessity of funeral planning presents family offices with a sudden and unexpected series of events that must be faced.

April is setting up to be a transformational month for understanding how the global economy and financial markets will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic gripping the world. Investor’s patience are being tested, and low prices may tempt some investors to rush into equities. But are there still too many unknowns?

Given the far-reaching business impacts of measures already taken to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many companies are looking to their insurance policies for potential responses to the ongoing financial loss. This guide provides an overview of some key coverage, claims, and risk management areas that are currently top of mind for businesses and insurers.

The COVID-19 crisis continues to disrupt everyday life. In response, the CARES Act of 2020 was signed into law in the U.S. to provide some relief. A summary of the key provisions in the CARES Act for individuals include delayed due dates for tax returns, enhanced charitable contributions, no required minimum distributions from IRAs and retirement plans, one-time payments from the federal government, deferred tax payments, and other programs for businesses.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented hardships on small businesses, nonprofits, and other entities. They are experiencing unexpected decreases in cash flow due to the “shelter-in-place” orders enacted by many municipalities. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has worked to provide Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance to eligible organizations to help ease the effects through fhe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the response to this pandemic have created an unprecedented, fast-moving, and challenging environment. Join guest Chris Schumann and host Damien Martin for the first episode of a three-part series focused on helping you respond responsibly to COVID-19. They share practical advice and key action steps businesses and their owners can take to confront the unexpected business challenges of the current situation. Here’s what’s covered:

Due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19), Washington recently enacted legislation providing various relief measures. In this second episode of a three-part, COVID-19 Response Series, guest Ryan Peterson and host Damien Martin discuss the payroll-related provisions provided under this new relief. They cover items of common confusion, identify areas needing additional guidance, and explain what these newly enacted provisions may mean for you and your business.