Managers of Wealth Americas

Carl Icahn's Art of the Deal

It may have taken almost a year to get here, but Carl Icahn has bumped his bid for Federal-Mogul to $10 a share

The Role Of Life Insurance In Living To 120

Clearly for the wealthy, comprehensive longevity planning will become increasingly important

Two former Millennium managers hit the ground running with new industrials-focused hedge fund

Before Millennium, he was a senior analyst at Vollero Beach Capital Partners, a $1bn market neutral hedge fund.

Women in Alts Still Face Hurdles, but Optimism Abounds

KPMG’s 2016 report on women in alternative investments finds that a majority of respondents still believe it is harder for women to succeed in the industry and to obtain capital than it is for their male peers.

Wall Street Strategists Feel Better Together in 2017

High valuations and an unpredictable president-elect leave year-end forecasts more clustered together than ever before.

Why The Rich And Super-Rich Will Purchase Life Insurance Even Without An Estate Tax

The rich and super-rich will continue to purchase life insurance for other reasons.

Barclays - Compass Report - Q1 2017

Published by the Barclays’ Wealth and Investment Management division, the quarterly research focuses on providing investment advice and recommendations to investors around the world, including the MENA region.

Getting Financial Second Opinions Is Common At Successful Single-Family Offices

In four out of five single-family offices, getting a second opinion resulted in choosing to go in a different direction.

Despite Trump, EU elections and Brexit, business leaders are more positive going into 2017: Report

Net optimism stood at 38 percent in the fourth quarter, a five percentage point increase from the previous three-month period.

Who's Most Likely to Get Wall Street Bonuses?

Employees in FICC institutions have generally seen an increase in overall compensation over the past year.

Goodbye 2016! Majority of Canadians think life will be better in 2017

Nearly 60 per cent of respondents said they expect 2017 to be ‘good’ for the Canadian economy, an improvement from the 44 percent who said that 2016 was ‘good’.

Fake news has not spared the financial markets

Politics and celebrity aren’t the only arenas for fake news.

The economy isn’t going to do what Trump wants, banks say

As to the actions of the Federal Reserve, almost every major Wall Street bank predicts it will increase rates two or three times next year.

At $15.2 bn, 2016 second-biggest year for PE investments

Private equity investments in 2016 hit USD 15.2 billion, making it the second-most successful one after 2015 that saw deals worth USD 17.3 billion materialising.

The Schroders 2017 Investment Outlook Series: US Equities

This is predicated on sustained strength in the consumer whose forward propensity to spend appears strong.

Study Finds Incentive Pay on the Rise for Family Offices

This year, professional-services firm Grant Thornton LLP helped FOX compile and expand the report, applying its deep insights into short- and long-term incentive plans.

The Golden Era of Hedge Funds Draws to a Close With Clients in Revolt

Their investors are joining a growing revolt, spurred by years in which fund managers grew rich while producing little in the way of returns.

Top three risks in 2017 for investors - Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group

The Fed, elections in the EU, oil price impact

Economic and Strategy Viewpoint - January 2017 - Schroders

We also look ahead to 2017 and ask how far the Trump reflation trade can go. A link to the full viewpoint document can be found below.

The Future Client Experience

The future advisor will look much different.

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