Managers of Wealth Americas

Alternative Investment Predictions for 2022

Of those surveyed, 80% were located in the US and Europe, with family offices representing the largest category (32%), followed by fund of funds at 21% and investment consultants at 19%.

Changing Fund Administrators Can Be Painless

There are several areas of concern where technology can be especially helpful. For instance, conversion of historical data into new formats.

The Omicron Edition by Sanctum Wealth

The new strain reportedly has many more spike proteins than other variants, which potentially enhances its ability to evade immune systems.

Blackstone, Apollo Among Holdouts Snubbing New Finance Club

The private-equity industry was also wooed by GFANZ, according to a spokeswoman for the alliance, which is co-chaired by Michael R. Bloomberg, the owner of Bloomberg News parent Bloomberg LP.

American Express’ 12th Annual Small Business Saturday® Reaches an All-Time High with an Estimated $23.3 Billion in U.S. Consumer Reported Spending

“Small Business Saturday is a way for us to engage with our community and show people why it's important for us to have each other's backs,”

Vaccination status and flexible workstyle influence consumer optimism

Overall, 61% of respondents are optimistic about the future, and only 18% are not.

It's raining dividends, hallelujah! Canadian banks set to post strong results

That compares with the global sector median of 2.5%, according to Refinitiv data.

It’s Time to Get Rid of the IT Department

It made sense in a bygone era, when technology was separate from the business. Now it just hurts both.

New Covid variant roils global markets with oil sinking 5%

Many of these mutations are linked to increased antibody resistance

Data show how the COVID-19 pandemic has hit all aspects of people’s well-being

The report says experiences of the pandemic have varied widely depending on age, gender and ethnicity, as well as on the type of job people do and on their level of pay and skills.

Can the difference of one year move you years ahead?

Most of us are familiar with the phrase “the future is now,” but what does the expression really mean?

'It's planning for the future': How Uruguay is stepping up its offshore game

An initiative currently being spearheaded by the Uruguayan government is to give investors with offshore accounts better opportunities to invest in the country’s local market.

UBS Investor Sentiment Survey: Sustainable Investing More Important than Ever to Investors

Investors continue to remain optimistic about the economy and markets, and many plan to increase exposure to risk assets

The US Gives Thanks while Europe Worries

The current robust inflation news is not lost on the bond market.

Family offices are feeling confident for 2022 despite challenges

North American family offices has seen wealth increases in the last year according to new stats from RBC and Campden Wealth

Tulips! by Tim Price

The popularity and rising value of this colourful perennial plant evidently knows no bounds and this is surely a golden age that is never likely to end.

Three lessons from 12 months of turbulence in emerging markets

Equity investing always has the potential to spring surprises, particularly in emerging markets.

Wall Street workers set for highest bonuses since 2009

This year’s bonus season on Wall Street should be one for the record books,” said Alan Johnson, managing director of Johnson Associates.

The UK: A land of opportunity for US companies

The US and the UK have enjoyed a special relationship with intertwined economic, military and cultural interests for over 80 years and that will continue to deepen in a post-pandemic world.

SS&C Intralinks Report Reveals M&A Dealmakers Forecast Increased Activity in 2022

A survey of 300 global M&A dealmakers shows positive sentiment, insights on COVID-19’s impact on the future deal environment

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