The dynamics surrounding issues of wealth – including income inequality, economic mobility, and the tension between public and private personas – are often tricky to manage, especially in the current toxic sociopolitical climate. While there is no “right” answer, discussions with peers can be an important starting point for those grappling with these issues. Peter Karoff and Leslie Pine will reflect on recent discussions with families and others on what it means to be wealthy in our society today, including implications for the next generation.
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A growing number of wealth owners around the world are actively involved in impact investing, supporting innovative, commercially viable solutions that drive transformation into a more just and sustainable society. In her new study, Catalyzing Wealth For Change, A Guide to Impact Investing for ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations and businesses, Dr. Balandina Jacquier explains the field, and provides the insights needed to make informed, confident decisions.
There are a number of trends enabling innovators in ways and at speeds never before experienced. Today’s creators are enabled to develop innovative products, manufacture them, and get them to market at an unprecedented pace. What is known as the “Maker Movement” is empowering thousands of innovative revolutionaries throughout the country.
The surprise result of the British referendum to leave the European Union this June sent shockwaves through the markets and some investors expected additional fallout down the road. It seems the opposite has been happening. Recent data from the U.K. Office for National Statistics showed the British economy grew by 0.7 percent in the second quarter and just above consensus expectations.
Special Update: The Road to the White House
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The United States presidential election season has certainly been emotionally charged and, in many ways, unlike any we’ve seen in recent history. For many, Hillary Clinton represents the continuation of Democratic policies currently in place under the Obama administration. Donald Trump, on the other hand, represents the potential for a shift in policy. Both now turn their attention to a series of debates, where each candidate will provide voters with more detail about key elements of their plan.
Investment Update, September 2016
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Now that school is back in session, it’s important for students to take stock of what they know as they embrace a new year of learning. It’s also a good time for investors to assess the events of the summer and make sure they are well-positioned for the future. In Jeff Mortimer’s latest Investment Update he reviews the events of the summer and discusses uncertainties related to Brexit, central bank policy actions and the upcoming U.S. presidential election in order to better prepare investors for what may lie ahead.
Unleashing your Psychological Capital
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In this unique presentation, Denise Shull and Bill Long will outline a radical view on the role of feelings and emotions in investment decisions. While conventional wisdom tells us to “remove the emotions” when it comes to investing, Denise Shull, drawing upon her years of study in neuroscience and her extensive trading experience, will explain the basics of neuroscience and how to re-think your thinking about market risk.
Investment Update, August 2016
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Investors were recently challenged after the U.K. referendum on membership in the European Union (the Brexit vote). Although the polls predicted a tight race, the markets were signaling that a vote to remain would prevail. As the facts of the market changed, it was critical that opinions adapted to evaluate whether an investor was on track to reach his or her investment goals or if a change in route was in order. Without denying the longer-term ramifications of Brexit, there are strong supporting indicators that give confidence in the overall health of the global economy.
Real estate has long been recognized as a diversification vehicle within investment portfolios and often is held in one of two ways: physical real estate and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Although REITs were first created in the early 1960s and have played a notable role for investors since the 1990s, they have not always been a requirement within portfolios for traditional equity investment managers.
A Mid-Year Investment & Political Outlook
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With the U.S. election just months away, many are curious what the future holds for the economy and how new political leadership will impact their portfolios. Adding to the uncertainty is the fallout from Brexit and the looming changes that are sure to impact the European Union and beyond. In his mid-year economic forecast, FOX member and Atlantic Trust’s David Donabedian shared his projections on the critical drivers affecting investments and the ramifications expected from changes in the political landscape, both in the U.S. and abroad.