At the 2012 Global Investment Forum, this expert panel examined opportunities linked to increased interest in asset classes – direct investing, distressed assets and global fixed income – resulting from disjuncture in the world economy, the current financial crisis and its longer-term aftermath.Wealth owner, William Kidd, has found success in devel...
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On April 30, the IRS released guidance providing that Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan borrowers may not deduct costs that are paid for with loan proceeds that are forgiven under the CARES Act. Additional guidance is provided on this and other provisions of the PPP, including loan forgiveness and mortgage interest obligations. While PPP loan ...
Businesses unable to apply in time for loans from the initial Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allocation have another opportunity to submit an application after the U.S. Senate passed a bill appropriating additional funding for the program. Similarly, businesses that submitted loan applications which could not be approved by the SBA because of th...
The COVID-19 crisis has tested the acumen of leadership and the agility of organizations in ways never before seen. The opportunity for leaders now is to lock in these new ways of working and transform their workforces so they can accelerate through the turn and emerge stronger from this disruption. This guide contains insights, practical...
Robotics and artificial intelligence seem to allow us to do more with less, but this isn’t reflected in productivity measures. In this paper, we identify a phenomenon that helps explain the post-2000 decline in productivity growth: a stagnation in the expansion of new ideas, as measured by the “Idea Multiplier.” We also expect pro...
Although the population and life expectancies of U.S. retirees are increasing, portfolio yields remain at historically low levels. As defined benefit income becomes less commonly available, the need for informed retirement portfolio spending strategies is more critical. Because every investor's financial situation is unique, there is no one-siz...
Taking a risk assessment is a crucial part in developing a business continuity plan. In this podcast, learn more about the critical activities that can help your business continue the normal, day-to-day functions when a crisis hits. An IT Business Continuity Checklist is also provided to help you assess your company’s remote work capabilities...
As states and cities begin to lift lockdown restrictions, stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, it’s vital that businesses implement and communicate new protocols and safety precautions in the workplace before and after employees return. Prepare for reopening your doors with this practical Return-to-Work Toolkit that will help i...
With the shift toward a remote work structure, it’s good to experiment with what works best for you in your new workspace and create a regular routine around it to help you adjust to the new environment. In this podcast, Rehmann's Director of Talent Acquisition, Val Martinez, shares more tips on how to be productive when working from home. She also...
The spread of COVID has harmed communities and disrupted many sectors of the economy. For the small- and medium-sized businesses, the disruptions to economic activity have heightened the need for the creation of the Main Street Lending Program to provide support to those businesses. In this podcast, a discussion of the Program provides an over...
Relief was offered when the First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed. The Act provided $104 Billion to help fight COVID-19 and protect workers and families from the health and economic impact of the virus. Other relief and guidelines are highlighted in this infographic for employers facing tough decisions under the pandemic environmen...
In a time of volatility and unstable markets, investing in sustainable infrastructure can help stabilize an investment portfolio. Further, sustainable infrastructure is likely to be more shielded than many other sectors from emerging concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as consumer credit risk and business interruptions affecting non-...
Succession is not just about money or property. It means confronting family relationships and taking the time to make sure that the drivers for succession planning connect personal motivations, the purpose of wealth, and specific family issues. It requires an emotional commitment to a process that once started must run its course, including having ...
Institutional investors predict the volatility that rocked markets across the globe in the fourth quarter of 2018 will continue into 2019, and expect that the long-running U.S. bull market will soon come to an end. But even as they anticipate a dramatic 180-degree turn from the low-rate, low-volatility environment that’s fueled the longest bu...
When taxes don’t matter, and that is rarely the case for most investors, pre-tax returns are sufficient in determining whether the investment did well or poorly relative to a benchmark. But for taxable accounts, pre-tax returns provide an incomplete picture, and relying on them can lead to poor investment decisions. In such cases, using after...