Managers of Wealth Americas

A sudden loss of wealth is devastating. These financial advisers know how to help people get their portfolios back on track.

Financial advisers can't work magic, but they can provide perspective and emotional support

Has inflation finally peaked?

“Inflation will continue to roll over. We believe inflation peaked in June,” said Nancy Tengler, CEO and chief investment officer with Laffer Tengler Investments, in a report.

Quarterly markets review - Q4 2022

A look back at markets in Q4, when shares made strong gains.

Next-gens welcome risk and encourage impact and innovation as they prepare for succession

With an increased tolerance for risk, coupled with a clear understanding of sustainable investing, digital assets / new tech and philanthropy, many feel they are in a strong position to grow their families’ wealth.

The Time to Pass On Wealth Is Now, Wealth Managers Say

The threshold for the individual estate-and-gift-tax exemption has more than doubled to $12.9 million since 2011, but it's slated to be halved in three years, according to Bloomberg.

Big Short’s Michael Burry calls second ‘inflation spike’

Burry previously described markets in 2021 as a “speculative bubble”

First impressions

That hawkish pivot drove cross-asset performance all year—the result of the Fed tightening financial conditions to slow the economy and bring inflation down.

JPMorgan’s Cembalest Says Fed Will ‘Pause’ Rate Hikes This Spring

The strategist argues that a major growth slowdown is ahead for Europe and the U.S. as monetary and fiscal policies shift and globalization declines.

Robertson Stephens' Stuart Katz: Answering Key Questions Heading Into 2023

The strategic segment covers cash needs expected in 1-2 years, which allows for investment in a separately managed fixed-income account strategy that seeks higher yield while still maintaining a focus on capital preservation.

What are central banks and why are they so important?

Central banks do all of this independently of the political group in power in any given country, as they aim to ensure the stability of the financial system.

QE infinity set the stage for ‘funky businesses out of the Bahamas’: Mussie Kidane

The Pictet North American Advisors chief investment officer said that 2022 had been a radical rupture from the previous era.

Should UK philanthropy follow the US model?

But experts say there is work to be done to turn this burst in charitable giving spurred by the pandemic, into a sustained culture of philanthropy in the UK.

Elon Musk has suffered the 'biggest loss of wealth in modern history' this year

The 51-year-old had faced problems with Tesla due to China's severe lockdown restrictions, their biggest market outside of the US, as per the Sydney Morning Herald.

Goldman Sachs CEO expects layoffs in first half of January: report

Goldman reintroduced performance reviews in 2022, after suspending them during the pandemic.

Credit Market Cracks Widen as Distressed Debt Nears $650 Billion

The strains in the credit market are largely linked to aggressive rate increases by the Federal Reserve and central banks around the world.

NFP: Hiring to remain a still strong 205K – Wells Fargo

Making matters worse, new labor supply that might help put water on the fire was again not forthcoming; the labor force participation rate fell by a tenth of a percent and is now below where it was in January.

Brazil creates less formal jobs than expected in November

The labor market strength helped Brazil's economy perform better than expected at the beginning of the year.

How To Become An Investment Banker

Investment bankers work in finance, making connections between companies that are looking to raise funding and the investors who possess capital.

For Many Wall Street Bankers, This Year’s Bonus Season Is a Bust

There were fewer mergers and public listings this year, shrinking investment banking revenue.

The Best ForbesWomen Stories Of 2022

The central story of 2022 was, ultimately, the story of what it means to identify as female in a complicated, exhilarating, infuriating world. It was a story of victories gained, like when the U.S.

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