Many companies were caught off-guard in the spring when diagnoses of COVID-19 multiplied rapidly and forced businesses to close or drastically change their policies with little warning. Now companies that have reopened must prepare for the future, as resurgences may occur at any time in different parts of the country. In preparation for future infections, there are proactive steps businesses can take.
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Whether in the form of investment themes like cannabis, cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence - or a values-based ESG approach, investors today have more opportunities than ever before. Two industry leaders led an interactive discussion about how to effectively integrate your personal values, beliefs and interests into your investment portfolio.
Resilience & Recovery in Unprecedented Times
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In the face of a Global Pandemic and the economic and social volatility of 2020, principles of resilience and recovery were in the forefront of our thinking about wealth management and generational succession. Throughout history, these principles have been at the core of wealth creation and wealth transfer. Capacity to identify change, respond to challenges, take action and learn from experience have been essential to sustain wealth across generations.
There are policy changes and new procedures that companies—including family offices—should consider when reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly given the increase in cases in many parts of the country. But companies cannot change policies in a vacuum. Instead, they must clearly and effectively communicate these changes to employees, customers, and the public. There are a few ways to make effective communication happen and ensure higher rates of compliance around new procedures.
After pursuing a career in the skies - at 19, he was the youngest licensed jet transport pilot - and as a tech investor, Stockton Rush turned his curiosity and passion for exploration into OceanGate, a company that builds deep ocean submersibles and offers researchers and citizens alike a chance to take an expedition of a lifetime. We heard his pioneering story about innovation, design, and a desire to push boundaries in exploration of some of the world's deepest ocean sites.
Family Wealth Planning in a Time of Uncertainty
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Planning for future generations is the greatest gift family businesses can give, particularly during times of uncertainty. Transferring assets while they have a low value is a technique that is used to lock-in or freeze those low values in anticipation the asset will one day significantly increase in value. There are estate tax planning techniques that can be implemented which transfer the greatest amount of value from an estate while using the least amount of exemption.
Business closures have been immensely difficult for companies of all sizes during the COVID-19 pandemic. But reopening is proving difficult, too, especially given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic. As cases have surged in new parts of the country, businesses have been forced to reassess their operational plans in both the near- and long-term. Owners and executives are paying close attention both to customer and employee safety. And businesses must be mindful of potential legal ramifications of their decisions.
Biden v. Trump: Tax Planning in Uncertain Times
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As a clearer picture of each U.S. presidential candidate’s platforms emerges, many have yet to consider how a potential change in leadership may impact their current estate tax and income tax. This guides provides a thorough outline and comparison of both Biden’s and Trump’s tax platforms and includes possible impacts to high-income earners, high net worth individuals, and families. To help mitigate the tax impacts, several key strategies are brought into focus.
Family offices have gone through a number of transformative changes, with COVID accelerating the impact of technology on every level. In this webcast, learn how family offices can take a holistic approach to building a technology ecosystem. Key topics discussed include: integrating technology into your family office; how to leverage technology to enhance opportunities for growth; how to take a holistic view of your office’s data; and ensuring your family office is effectively utilizing technology.
Layered beneath the difficulties of adapting to the challenges of the COVID environment, there are opportunities for family offices to capitalize on growth that line the path to sustained success. In this e-book of insights, learn how to help your family office move through the pandemic and thrive—from investment analysis and tax strategies to risk management and operational insights.