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Ten years after the introduction of bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology, the two headline innovations have sparked both inspiration and controversy. Although challenges must be overcome before these emergent technologies can be fully realized, companies in nearly every industry are exploring blockchain technology applications. Crypto-assets have the potential to transform the way companies build and exchange value.

Hedge funds have disappointed investors for almost a decade; even before accounting for fees and taxes, results have trailed a traditional 60 equity/40 bond balanced portfolio over the 10-year period ending in December 2018. A number of large institutions announced their intentions to move away from hedge funds, fed up with subpar results and high fees.

Businesses have arguably never faced such a breadth of challenges as they do today. Drawing on data and insight from Fitch Solutions, a leading source of independent political, macroeconomic, financial, and industry risk analysis, our Political Risk Map 2019 presents a global view of the issues facing multinational organizations and investors. This map rates countries on the basis of political and economic stability, giving insight into where risks may be most likely to emerge and issues to be aware of in each country.

The 5G network puts us at the precipice of another change in technology with the potential to unlock brand new applications, many of which are still nestled deep in entrepreneurial minds. As the introduction of 5G networks looms over the horizon and continues its evolution of innovation, so do new technological possibilities, challenges, and opportunities. The 5G rollout will require a national overhaul in wireless infrastructure, creating opportunities for investment.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created a new tax incentive, the Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF), designed to encourage long-term investment in low income communities.

Scientists warn of dire consequences to the environment due to climate change, from devasting droughts to massive flooding—effects we’re already starting to experience globally. In this context, it may be particularly important to look at an aspect of the issue which has received less attention: the nexus of gender and climate change. Gender lens investing and other efforts to reach gender parity can be a critical lever to reducing the negative impacts of climate change.

2018 was a tough year for investors, with most major asset classes finishing with flat-to-negative returns for the calendar year. Worries over monetary policy, economic growth, and trade wars are largely responsible for 2018's dismal results.

The stock market’s dramatic recovery so far in 2019, after a dismal fourth quarter of 2018, has left many casual market observers wondering “What changed”? U.S. economic data continues to reflect a modest slowdown, Europe struggles with anemic growth and Brexit uncertainty, and China grapples with a slowing growth rate and enormous debt. The global economic growth continues to look a bit shaky.

Cannabis and industrial hemp are projected to be large disruptors across many industries that include agriculture, construction, energy, textiles, and law. The industry is also moving at an accelerated pace and has opened up global investment opportunities. How to participate in this sector and how to perform proper due diligence are the questions many high net worth investors are asking. The first step is to not allow emotions driven by a fast-paced business environment overtake sound investment principals.