Agenda / Materials / Speakers / SponsorsThe strength of any membership organization is its members. FOX is a place for people to ask questions, to share ideas and benefit from the knowledge we’ve collected during the more than 20 years of serving the ultra-high-net-worth market. The Fall Forum has always been the great...
As anticipated at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant uptick in cyber fraud. Cyber criminals are opportunistic and taking advantage of companies at their most vulnerable. This is a result of unique risk factors that have been heightened with the rapid shift to remote working arrangements. In this webinar with accom...
As businesses navigate their way through the COVID-19 landscape that includes knowing how to handle complex legal and operational decisions, this roadmap provides details on effective dates and analysis of essential or critical businesses, as well as details the impact of emergency orders across numerous industries.
In an industry that relies on speed and innovation to close deals and drive returns for investors, the absence of face-to-face meetings amid the coronavirus pandemic is one reason the M&A activity in the private equity sector has had the most sudden drop-off since the Great Recession. Now private equity firms must transform quickly, and innovat...
As social distancing measures abate—and ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus cases—organizations will need to de-risk the enterprise and adapt operations to a “new normal.” This will require a thorough evaluation of pandemic-driven IT and cybersecurity changes, some of which were rapidly put in place during the res...
Even the most well-run, retirement plans can be the target of an excessive fee claim, which can cost millions of dollars to defend and/or settle. Being prepared and taking the necessary steps—including obtaining fiduciary liability insurance—can help reduce the claims, mitigate the exposure, and protect against potentiall...
Effectively adapting to adjustments in economic culture and wealth is often difficult and requires families to balance past tradition with the need to move forward. Internationally-recognized family wealth psychologist Dr. James Grubman joins host Damien Martin to discuss the dilemmas, decisions, and challenges that come with wealth and share real-...
If there were any lingering doubts about the necessity of digital transformation to business longevity, the coronavirus has silenced them. With rare exception, operating digitally is the only way to stay in business through mandated shutdowns and restricted activity. It’s go digital, or go dark. With the right approach, businesses can come ou...
A credit freeze is a free mechanism that allows you to restrict access to your credit report. Although there are limits to a credit freeze, it will generally prevent thieves from opening new accounts in your name because most creditors require a credit report before extending you credit. Learn how to initiate a credit freeze and restrict access to ...
The stimulus package provided from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act, which offers financial relief to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and aid businesses affected by the economic downturn. Here is a summary of the Act’s key sections that provi...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act contains multiple tax-related provisions intended to offer relief to both businesses and individuals. We outline key provisions of which businesses and individuals should be aware, including those governing retention credits, payroll tax deferrals, recovery rebates, and modifications to...
As the realities of digital change, evolve, and grow, the CIO position has become more critical. The CIO as “IT operator” is a construct of the past. The role has evolved to include business strategy co-creator, change instigator, and innovator. Successful CIOs operate in an environment of cohesive collaboration to bridge the long-stand...
CFOs are feeling the rising pressure of leveraging new technology, such as cloud computing, robotic process automation, and various analytical tools, to improve the performance of their organizations. Beyond the basics, the finance organization needs to be a driver in implementing new technology to better manage financial and business information u...
As with any important undertaking, the first steps are critical. Nowhere is this truer than when building a second home. Failing to make the right moves early often spells disaster. You can avoid the headaches and build the home of your dreams more easily than you might think. Follow the five essential steps—including assembling the right tea...
In practice it can be challenging to find an advisor who is truly independent and has your best interest at heart. As part of your due diligence and investment advisor selection and oversight process, it’s a good starting point to check if the advisor has a Code of Ethics—one that underscore the importance of avoiding activities, interests, and rel...