Managers of Wealth Americas

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.

Steven Romick's Best Investments of the Year

GuruFocus gives the stock a profitability and growth rating of 9 out of 10

US billionaires make biggest gains this year

In total, the world's wealthiest people ended the year with US$237 billion more than they had at the start

5 Trends To Watch In Hedge Fund Investor Relations

The hedge fund industry has changed dramatically over the past decade or so

Here's why gold is headed higher in 2017

U.S. debt dynamics are expected to turn positive for gold in 2017

Who says 2016 was bad for hedge funds? Industry at all-time high, but investors welcome consolidation

Data released by Hedge Fund Research showed that global assets managed by hedge funds reached a record $2.97 trillion at the end of September

The 20 most expensive cities in the world to live in revealed

Forget the flashy reputations of Monaco or Macau, a striking new infographic has revealed the world’s most expensive cities, with a few surprises.

Here Are the Best and Worst Performing Assets of 2016

It was a particularly bad year for any currency called the "pound."

Inside the Mind of a Million-Dollar Art Bidder

Here’s a look at what researchers are discovering about the invisible forces that entice big-league art buyers.

High hopes for tech groups’ overseas cash piles

Tax holiday proposed by Trump is aimed at boosting jobs but will probably fuel deals

Advisors in Motion Driving Growth of Dual Contract Accounts

The practice of signing two contracts not only persists, but continues to grow

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