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BlackRock Global Investor Pulse Survey: Despite Strengthening U.S. Economic Growth, Americans "Holding Back" as Investors

About half of Americans (52 percent) have a positive view of their financial future

15 Rich Countries That Control 84% of the World's Wealth

When it comes to global wealth, there are a handful of "haves" but most countries are "have nots."

Fiduciary Relationships and the Wealthy Investor

Among high net worth investors, those under 50 have an average net worth higher than those over 65.

Advisor Communication with the Mass Affluent Investor

A majority of affluent investors expect return communication from their advisors within hours of delivering the message, either by phone or by email, according to Spectrem’s quarterly report on wealthy investors and their relationship with advisors.

Market Conditions Impact Affluent Investment Plans Most

Considering market volatility in the past month, it is not surprising that the highest percentage of Affluent investors surveyed in October by Spectrem Group report that “Stock Market Conditions” is the primary factor affecting their current i

Some Next-Gen C-Suite Executives Think Differently than Boomers

If you become the type of advisor who can say emotional intelligence without laughing, listening to what clients (and people) are telling you, helping them to separate the signal from the noise, you can be a man who can think like a woman

The Next 3 Surges That Will Change the Future of Crowdfunding

The ruling by this regulatory body will likely come about in late 2014, but even while the public is eagerly waiting in anticipation, due diligence is still recommended.

Investment adviser regulatory assets under management reach USD61.7trn

Total regulatory assets under management (RAUM) reported by all investment advisers as of 7 April was USD61.7 trillion, representing a substantial increase from the USD54.8 trillion RAUM reported in April 2013.

Most Millionaires Say They Are Concerned About Income Inequality

The survey, from PNC Wealth Management, found that 64 percent of millionaires are "concerned" about economic inequality in America, and about half of those millionaires are "extremely concerned."

Bonuses near pre-crisis peak for US fund managers

US asset managers' bonuses for 2014 will be close to their pre-crisis peak, according to new research, while investment bankers and hedge fund managers continue to see pay lag levels of the boom years.

2014 Asset Management Industry Trends Survey

The asset management industry is facing increasingly complex operational and regulatory challenges

Surge in Confidence Among World’s Largest Institutional Investors - RESEARCH

The Pyramis survey identifies regional differences across such topics as: expectations for market volatility, perspectives on alternatives, investment objectives and investment opportunities.

The coming deluge: Should the U.S. fear Chinese investment?

The greatest obstacle to outbound Chinese investment in the U.S. is not protectionism or discrimination, but a dearth of sophistication and management skills among Chinese investors.

US institutions sour on hedge fund fees, survey shows

The US responses appear to reflect growing dissatisfaction with the fees charged by hedge funds, in particular. Both hedge funds and private equity funds typically charge 2 percent upfront and keep 20 percent of the profits they generate for clients.

Women Get More Lead Roles, But the Script Hasn’t Really Changed

And as sister title Financial News’s annual list of the 100 most influential women in finance shows, there are now many women at the top of the industry in Europe.

73% Of Americans Abroad Consider Giving up Passport Due To FATCA

16 per cent said they would not consider relinquishing their U.S. citizenship and 11 per cent did not know.

Families That Discuss Financial Plans Feud Less, Says Fidelity COO

The heightened market volatility recently provided an opening for Chris McDermott, chief operating officer at Fidelity Private Wealth Management, and his colleagues to talk to their clients about long-term investing, patience and weathering the storm duri

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