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For the businesses who want to thrive and survive in a COVID environment, it’s crucial to deploy a business continuity plan and management training. As part of the plan and to help navigate the new workplace conditions, here is a comprehensive list of tips and checklists for financial emergence and recovery, human capital and business operati...

Diversity of perspective is a key element in deciding how to balance business risks and opportunities. For investors, companies, and employees alike, diversity makes a difference—but it takes data to know how much work is ahead. When data is available and accessible, companies manage the issue more closely and show some progress. Compani...

Although there is no true end-to-end encryption for securing Zoom meetings, there are a few simple measures and setting guidelines you can take to help make them more secure.

During COVID-19 it’s important that successful individuals and families know what their current day risks are and how they can be protected. In breaking down some of those risks—from preserving million-dollar art collections to mitigating cyber attacks and reviewing your insurance plan—you can implement a plan that adjusts to...

Among its many provisions, the American Rescue Plan COVID relief addresses paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and makes temporary but significant changes to COBRA coverage. A short (and high-level) summary of the changes are provided to show the effect on covered employers and employees.

“I’m 100 percent not you, and you’re 100 percent not me.”— Find out why that powerful reminder from guest Cassie Atteberry is the key to making the “people stuff” easier for you, your family, and your organization. In this episode, Cassie joins host Damien Martin to share insights to help you to show up as ...

Singapore has been trending upward—becoming the place that is increasingly synonymous with family offices. Since 2019, Singapore has seen a growing number of high-profiled businesspeople establish family offices there. In addition to tax incentives, interest in Singapore is fueled by the potential growth in Asia, where many see the island nat...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an acceleration of adoption of cloud solutions and other remote access tools. However, hasty adoption of any new technology that is not combined with robust security frameworks, policies, and controls can leave businesses vulnerable. A formal vendor management process and having specific controls in place can mean t...

With the IRS increasing their funding and enforcement, upper income taxpayers should expect the IRS audit coverage to increase dramatically on them. It’s important to prepare for the tax changes that are coming—and coming quickly. Along with having a team of professionals on your side, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. N...

The more we use social media to share updates, pictures and videos with friends and family, the easier it can be for cybercriminals to steal our information. See how you can use social media safely to protect yourself and your private information from cybercriminals.

There’s no doubt that leveraging new technologies and cloud-based solutions offers family offices opportunities to innovate, lower spending, and align their overall technology strategy to current and future-state needs. But the selection and implementation process can be a challenge. Having a structured approach around it will be critical in ...

Crafting the right message can be tricky at the best of times—add a global pandemic and new vaccine to the mix and the process can be downright terrifying. Depending on the needs and culture of your organization, you may use one or a combination of these communication approaches when deciding on whether to roll out a vaccination awareness cam...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime syndicates and hackers have been busy: the FBI estimates there’s been an 400% spike in cybercrimes since the onset of the pandemic. In this infographic, learn what’s at stake for affluent and high-net-worth individuals—and how to build protection from the surge in cybercrime.

While no tax legislation has been drafted under the Biden administration, one thing we know for sure is that taxes will go up. Being aware of the proposals being discussed can help you prepare for what comes next, including what you should be considering for both income tax and estate tax planning this year.

Financial firms can have multiple holding and operating entities that can create complex inter-company workflows. This buyer’s checklist is provided to help you evaluate accounting software vendors, and it includes the must-have features of a modern accounting system formatted in a way that makes it easy for you to do a head-to-head...