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7 Ways to Avoid Germs on a Plane

A face mask likely won't ward off coronavirus and flu germs—but hand sanitizer might.

Hedge fund pioneer bets on higher rates, recovery in stocks

While there will certainly be an economic hit from the virus

Invesco Defined Contribution Study Finds One Size Doesn't Fit All, Reveals Appetite for Risk-based Retirement Strategies

"Despite their best intentions, we also found some participants making financial decisions in their retirement plan with admittingly limited financial knowledge, which could be of significant fiduciary concern for plan sponsors," continued Mr. G

Chubb Survey Finds Drivers Lack Knowledge About Their Auto Policies

Survey highlights how consumers purchase auto insurance and looks at their concerns over safe vehicle repairs and coverage benefits; yet many are not aware of their policy's limitations

4 Practical Tips To Transform Your Family Office Into A Proactive Organization

When following a proactive approach, organizations can take advantage of these opportunities, however, when operating reactively, changes almost always manifest in the form of challenges.

Knight Frank launches The Wealth Report 2020

Knight Frank’s flagship publication – The Wealth Report – takes an in-depth look at the most exciting opportunities in investment and luxury lifestyle, from the move towards sustainability in property and transport to the world's to

How companies are using tech to boost their employees’ financial wellness and loyalty

Employers are increasingly looking to fintech start-ups and apps that help employees with direct saving, emergency lending and financial literacy.

CRA should tell people when their banking records are shared with U.S., say critics

'CRA is being used as free labour by the U.S. tax system,' says NDP critic

J.P. Morgan Releases 2020 Guide to Alternatives

At a time when the investment environment remains delicate, the 2020 Guide to Alternatives gives investors a framework for both evaluating and implementing alternatives into portfolios.

Why the US Would be Better Off With Fewer Billionaires

Just three of today’s billionaires — Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Warren Buffett — now own as much wealth as the bottom half of all US households combined.

Learning to dance in the rain by Withers

A likely net effect of these disruptions would be increased disputes and litigations, paired with corporate defaults and insolvencies.

Financial firms discussing coronavirus contingency plans with regulators: official

“But the firms are also going through what they would do in a pandemic situation that could impact market operations,” he said, adding that most firms have playbooks for handling a range of business disruptions, including pandemics.

3 financial moves millennials make that deserve more credit

Here are just a few ways millennials -- a group that today reaches from their mid-20s to nearly 40 -- are getting it right when it comes to their finances.

The International Banker 2020 North South American Awards Winners

According to the investment-banking and financial-services company Canaccord Genuity, Canadian banks will underperform in 2020, as a fall in lending activity drags down earnings.

Digital Transformation: Capital One to Close 37 Physical Bank Locations to Keep Up with Changing Consumer Behavior

Conrad confirmed that Capital One is currently working to ensure that its customers continue to have access to digital banking services

Bank of America economist forecasts ‘gloom not doom’ for global economy

Bank sees worst growth in a decade but not global recession

2020 Banking and Capital Markets M&A Outlook

Partnering to navigate the future

Dire prospects await corporate climate-wreckers in 2030—study

Sustainability experts warn that reputational harm to their businesses will be the most severe consequence for companies that are not adequately addressing climate change.

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: February notifications 2.83%

The SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator represents the sum of forward redemption notices received from investors in hedge funds administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the SS&C GlobeOp platform, divided by the AuA at the beginning of the month f

How Financial Advisors Evolved into Full-Spectrum Marketers

Ready to spend more on marketing, top-performing advisors also do a better job of managing growth by measuring ROI.

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