12/05/2014
Wealthy investors continue to invest in hedge funds as an alternative to the stock market, seeking greater return on investment while shielding their portfolios against the volatile nature of stocks and bonds trading.
12/05/2014
It could be a passion for the arts, a sick family member or even a near-death experience. It's rare to find a Canadian without a personal connection to a charity.
12/05/2014
The World Economic Forum has a message for wealthy families thinking about impact investing: don’t just buy on the buzz, do your homework.
12/04/2014
Think about how you discuss philanthropy and charity with your family. Growing up in my family the act of charity was a modeled behaviour, even if it wasn’t discussed outright.
12/04/2014
The Ellevate chair spoke with Fortune’s senior editor at large Pattie Sellers about the importance of investing in your connections on social.
12/04/2014
Wells Fargo Launches ‘Wells Fargo Investment Institute’
New Investment Unit to Be Led by Darrell Cronk
12/04/2014
RBC Takes $15.8 Million Charge on Wealth-Management Business
Royal Bank of Canada, the country’s second-largest lender by assets, took an C$18 million charge in the fiscal fourth quarter tied to its wealth-management business.
12/03/2014
Compared to other investors, those who invest in alternatives are more likely than those who do not to describe their risk tolerance as aggressive or most aggressive.
12/03/2014
As 2015 approaches, estate planning and wealth transfer should be top of mind, especially for your high-net worth and ultra-high net worth clients.
12/03/2014
Two well-acquainted investment management firms have merged, bringing a permanent presence of a preeminent money manager to Florida.
12/03/2014
London & Capital launched its US family office back in 1989, becoming Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered in 2004.
12/02/2014
Managing the Issues of Ultra-High-Net Worth Clients
Over 80 family office and wealth advisory executives assembled in New York City earlier this month for RayLign Advisory’s 2014 conference program entitled “Listening to the Unspoken How Families Evaluate and Select Advisors.”
12/02/2014
They're bullish on the economy.
12/01/2014
While some of these are “club deals,” the majority of direct investment opportunities are brought to family offices through the financial and legal professionals in their networks.
12/01/2014
While the affluent population has always invested in privately held firms, interest in private equity as an asset class has surged in recent years prompting a commensurate response from the financial community.
11/27/2014
Event to Feature Speeches, Panels Aimed at Helping Women Achieve Success
11/27/2014
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 2014 Government-Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation in Washington D.C. where Commissioner Daniel M. Gallagher gave his opening remarks after the first panel.
11/27/2014
Barclays' private bank in Switzerland has dropped out of a U.S. programme aimed at cracking down on wealthy Americans evading taxes through hidden offshore accounts, the British bank's market head for Switzerland said on Thursday.
11/27/2014
We are incredibly honoured to be recognized amongst our industry peers," said John Montalbano, CEO of RBC GAM Inc
11/26/2014
Family Office Accounting Practices Are In High Demand