If President-elect Trump fulfills many of his campaign promises, the impacts will be felt across the world. More will be known about these effects over the coming months and quarters, and for wealth managers the focus will be on the potential short and long-term impacts on their clients’ financial well-being. Markets hate uncertainty and the uncertainty created by a President Trump triggered a “sell first/ask questions later” response in financial markets. There will undoubtedly be both winners and losers in the financial markets.
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Thank goodness the U.S. election is over so we can all stop slinging arrows at each other and get on with our lives for at least the next 18 months. America is divided, where roughly half the voters wanted him and the other half wanted her. America got him. So what does that mean if you are a private markets investor, especially if you are an impact/cleantech investor?
As the benefits and capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) accrue, so does the amount of data that must be collected, managed, and integrated with connected devices—and by enterprises everywhere. It’s a challenge that demands a new kind of digital trust and data sharing tradeoffs. For more insights from this IoT series, see:
The Internet of Things (IoT) has inspired unprecedented cooperation and coordination for the businesses and industries interested in ensuring a sustainable future for themselves. From the lens of eleven case studies, see how the IoT revolution is transforming the world in which we live in. For more insights from this IoT series, see:
The rise of the connected objects known as the Internet of Things (IoT) will rival past technological marvels, such as the printing press, the steam engine, and electricity. As IoT solves problems that have plagued businesses for decades, it will also create entirely new dilemmas across all sectors and for all industries. Concerns over privacy, cybersecurity, and property and products liability will quickly become just as robust as the opportunities IoT presents.
The global pandemic forced a critical reflection period across every business, and the middle market made the most of it. From protecting their workforces, to rethinking strategy and technology, to preserving revenues, and seeking relief to ensure stability, companies took action and took charge of their plans for resilience. Middle market CFOs reconsidered what is truly essential and discovered new areas of opportunity.
With multiple states rolling out phased access to COVID-19 vaccines, many employers are considering whether they want to require employees to be vaccinated, how to encourage employee vaccinations, and the implications of vaccine policies for their businesses. Some top questions are answered to help employers address the issues surrounding the vaccination.
Custom separately managed accounts (SMAs) may seem to many like the newest in the line of innovations in the investment industry. However, the benefits of portfolio customization go far beyond security selection. At its core, it allows an investor’s portfolio to be managed consistent with their specific rules, exclusions, or tax situations. With efficiency and flexibility, SMAs can also adapt to the twists and turns of an investment journey.
COVID-19 is exacerbating ongoing geopolitical and societal challenges, and the existential crisis of climate change looms large. In this 16th edition of the Global Risks Report, it highlights the implications of major risks, including the COVID-19 pandemic and an emerging risk landscape spanning from the digital divide to navigating global fractures to considering strategic investments to avoid catastrophic outcomes.
Before deciding on whether to mandate a COVID-19 vaccine at the workplace, there are a number of considerations that an employer should bear in mind. This includes costs from securing the vaccinations or side effects that may result in needing paid leave. There are also the financial and practical implications associated with a mandate.