12/12/2016
US investors champion UK but global wealth managers look to reduce exposure post Brexit
The majority of international investors intend to invest less in the UK as a result of the Brexit vote
Comment, Analysis & Research
12/12/2016
Predictions for financial services in 2017 - Mitek
2017 will see an end to regulatory leniency for Fintechs as the bell rings on play time
12/12/2016
A principled response to Enron, 15 years on by Aberdeen Asset Managers
By playing at the boundaries of accounting standards, the US energy trader was able to hide its losses off balance sheet and continue to operate when it was in effect already bust.
12/12/2016
Big banks in US could see fat payday under Trump
Trump’s cabinet appointments have furthered the sense that his presidency will be good for big finance
12/12/2016
Here's what 9 Wall Street pros are predicting for the stock market in 2017
Near this time last year, the median year-end forecast for the benchmark S&P 500 index was 2,178 according to Bloomberg.
12/12/2016
B.C.’s most expensive homes owned by offshore shell companies and trusts: Report
NDP Housing Critic David Eby says the report’s findings are sparking more money laundering fears.
12/12/2016
Climbing the Wall of Worry – A Look Ahead to 2017
As we head into 2017 global monetary conditions are supportive of growth, and there is now active discussion about fiscal easing globally.
12/09/2016
6 key M&A trends to watch in 2017 - Deloitte
Will the year-end momentum of 2016 continue into 2017?
12/09/2016
State Street Global Advisors on 2017 Investment Outlook: Pivot To Find Growth amid Global Discord
Protectionism, Monetary Policy Shifts and a Focus on Fiscal Policy to Impact Well-Established Investment Beliefs
12/09/2016
Investors in the Americas show soaring demand for green investments but barriers still remain: HSBC survey
The survey included insight from nearly 300 institutional investors and almost 300 corporations from 14 sectors across Europe, the Americas, Middle East and Asia.
12/09/2016
Study Reveals 2 Types Of Investors And 3 Types Of Advisors
By providing personalized planning and comprehensive guided advice, advisors can help their clients build more wealth and help their practice grow more assets under management
12/09/2016
While private equity slows, venture capital soars
Canada’s exit trends mirror those in the US, with private equity-backed exits set to drop 16% compared to 2015.
12/09/2016
The Team at Dashboard Wealth Advisors Expands its Portfolio Management Capabilities
Dashboard Wealth Advisors announced today that it has expanded its investment management capabilities by engaging with Tidal Growth Consultants, a consulting firm headquartered in Manhattan, NY, providing Outsourced CIO services to financial advisors.
12/08/2016
The Real Art Behind Trump-SoftBank $50 Billion Deal
The president-elect’s tweets notwithstanding, the plan was likely to happen no matter who won the election
12/08/2016
2017 Market Outlook: BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research Calls Heads or Tailwinds as Markets Swing on Policy Shifts
The Economy Resuscitates, Stocks Gain, Rates Rise, Inflation Grows; Heightened Volatility and Potential for Big Market Swings Likely
12/08/2016
Hedge Funds' Unlikely Savior
The collapse in correlations is the best news that hedge funds could have hoped for.
12/08/2016
Hedge funds closures set for worst year since 2008
Investors continue to pull money citing poor performance and fees
12/08/2016
Investing in 90 percent of hedge funds isn’t worth it: critics
This year New York City, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Illinois pledged to withdraw as much as $7 billion from their allocations.
12/07/2016
Client demand and technology driving move to comprehensive wealth management
We need the best technology, but we can't let technology detract from relationships
12/07/2016
Overlooked Gem? The Underserved Generation X
The Rise In Digital Advice Platforms Has Caused Providers To Pivot Attention To The Next Big Thing