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Join us as we unravel the events that shaped capital markets in 2023 and gain insights into the landscape of 2024. From the lasting impacts of the pandemic to geopolitical shifts and technological breakthroughs, we'll navigate through key themes, discuss potential opportunities, and share strategic portfolio considerations. Timothy F. McCusker, ...

Join FOX as we kick off the forum by identifying what to pay attention to in the global markets, including the impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and other geopolitical events. Opportunities and key components to watch out for in relation to privates, publics, and broad asset class exposure will be shared. Timothy F. McCusker, FSA, CF...

Seasoned investors know that you cannot predict the future of the markets. But smart private wealth managers know that the key to preserving and growing wealth is to anticipate critical trends that are likely to have a lasting impact. Where trends are concerned, 2024 has a lot brewing around the geopolitical conflicts, the explosion of artificial i...

In this 12th annual survey, the focus was on the back office areas and internal fund operations. The results highlight other trends and key insights in the hedge fund industry: growth in assets and funds; an opportunity for smaller, newer managers; investors boosting their hedge fund allocations; how traditional hedge funds are coping with cry...

Investors rode the wave of strong equity returns in 2021. While public equity fueled impressive investment returns, private equity and venture capital performance took portfolios to the next level. Although there was a lot to celebrate with private capital funds, all was not rosy at the end of 2021, with two-thirds of IPOs trading below their IPO p...

Sometimes, portfolios are so focused on returns that tax efficiency gets pushed to the back burner. But proposed changes to tax law under the Biden administration—and the related debates—have brought renewed focus to the tax impact of portfolio decisions. That makes now a good time to review some of key techniques to help manage your investment tax...

Investment broker and manager fees are not always aligned with the value they provide. Given low prospective returns, fee awareness is more important than ever if investors are going to meet their investment objectives. Investors can use a simple, objective framework to determine if a manager’s fee is worth the value they add.

Selecting the right investment vehicle often receives less attention than the other more known investment principles such as the value of diversification. Broadly speaking, investors can access four types of investment vehicles—including separately managed accounts—to avert making a wrong decision that can saddle a family with unexpected taxes, inc...

President Joe Biden’s executive order targeting U.S. investments in certain industries in China has raised questions about its impact on global markets and investment portfolios. In examining its potential effects, NEPC’s Senior Investment Director, Jennifer Appel, shares her insights on what the executive order means for investors. She...

There are few matters of wealth management more fraught with tension than estate planning. Preparing to transfer wealth and assets to your heirs can involve emotions, family dynamics, legal structures, and a host of major and complex tax implications. The challenges around succession planning are also exacerbated because of the so-called Great Weal...

The closures of Silvergate, Signature, and Silicon Valley Banks may have shaken the private equity marketplace, but that doesn't mean private markets aren't still attractive opportunities for investors who understand the risks involved. Here are a few considerations for family offices and high-net-worth investors to keep in mind as they par...

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 n...

As traditional oil and gas companies face a range of challenges, including the emergence of alternative and renewable technologies, investors must find new ways to navigate the energy transition. For large-scale investors like endowments and foundations, investing in energy is both a challenge and an opportunity that demands a whole new approach.

With an investment landscape marked by elevated inflation levels, economic growth risks and tight monetary policy, the U.S. economy is a fertile breeding ground for stagflation … with one key distinction: a strong labor market. Still, dangers persist when looking at other trends foreshadowing a challenging economic environment.

As the U.S. economy grapples with stagflation trends, there is inevitable talk of a potential recession. Despite the bearish narratives, a recession is avoidable.