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Cybercriminals targets the financial industry 300 times more frequently than any other industry, resulting in mega breaches and millions of records stolen through hacktivism, malware, social engineering, phishing, and other applications. The harsh consequences of remaining vulnerable to cybersecurity breaches are costly, and the number one threat t...

Strong cybersecurity for protecting sensitive client data is a critical capability for any Registered Investment Advisor firm. In 2013, Hardy Reed—one of the first firms to earn the Center for Fiduciary Excellence certification—considered cloud services as an option for its IT needs. They wanted to look at alternate options to replacing...

To be competitive, advisors need to determine and consistently demonstrate what makes them unique and relevant to ultra-wealthy clients. This workbook from Natixis Global Associates helps advisors define what they stand for, understand how they are perceived, determine the priorities and needs of clients, create a personal brand message, develop an...

This PriceWaterhouseCoopers study of global private banking and wealth management provides insight into the themes and trends affecting the world of wealth management as well as practical suggestions for actions wealth managers should be taking. The study is conveniently divided into six sections covering performance, client service, products and s...

This IBM report argues that many client relationship managers do not actively sell their firm. IBM also contends that there is a tremendous opportunity for wealth management firms to strategically use client attitudinal information to target and improve high-impact service interactions. Firms that get it right can strengthen their ability to improv...

A method for determining the complexity level of a prospective client and evaluating if they are a good fit for the firm's services.

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As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes a larger part of the national conversation, employers will need to assess and/or develop a vaccination policy and plan. Employer-driven vaccination programs require a thorough understanding of employment law, compliance, employee well-being and education. This e-book covers employment law considerations and explains ...

This is the report of findings of the 2021 FOX State of the Ultra-Wealth Business. The full report is only available to firms that participated in the study. If your firm participated, please contact your FOX Relationship Manager to obtain a copy of the report. The study represents FOX’s best and most current thinking on the direction o...

As disruption in the wealth management industry accelerates, the industry is struggling to keep pace. While Family Offices may not feel the full pressure of this disruption today, it is indeed on its way. How exactly the future plays out is still anyone’s guess. What is certain is that the Family Office business model and value proposition will evo...

Families are becoming more complex, but a shared family vision and strategy are becoming easier to define. Business-centric families are becoming enterprise-centric and risk assessment is more sophisticated. Having impact in the future will require new strategies and new ways of thinking. The Family Office of old will need to make substantial adjus...

A new FOX study, “Capturing Opportunity and Managing Risk in the Next Decade,” is now available for members who are interested in taking a proactive approach to risk management across the enterprise. Complexity and risk are inevitable consequences of building and perpetuating wealth. Therefore, the issue at stake for families of wealth is not risk ...

The 2019 FOX Multi-Family Office and Wealth Advisor Benchmarking Study provides insights on the direction of the Ultra-Wealth business and can be used as an ongoing reference for you and your colleagues. Key insights in this year’s study include the following:Despite market volatility, revenues and sales grew briskly in 2018.Increasingly firms have...

This is the report of findings of the 2018 FOX Multi-Family Office and Wealth Advisor Study.The full report is only available to firms that participated in the study. If your firm participated, please contact your FOX Relationship Manager to obtain a copy of the report. The study represents FOX’s best and most current thinking on the direction...

How Clients, Employees and Pricing are Making an ImpactWe are entering a transformative period for the ultra-wealth business. It is driven by a tectonic shift of demographics that is leading to an enormous transfer of wealth, monetization of private businesses, and a new workforce that will define the future.By pairing findings from the 2018 FOX Mu...