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Rising global rates, a strong U.S. dollar, and tightening liquidity conditions have weighed on sentiment in emerging markets (EMs). But EMs may be regaining their footing as easier monetary conditions could drive growth in 2024 for both equities and debt alike. Any recovery, however, is unlikely to be uniform. As a new cycle unfolds, we expect the ...

As private equity (PE) fund managers and portfolio companies look ahead in 2024, they anticipate a changing exit landscape, hurdles in meeting their investment theses, and ongoing talent obstacles. To meet the inevitable dealmaking challenges (and opportunities), there are 5 PE trends to keep in mind: (1) the ramifications of the U.S. presiden...

Seasoned investors know that you cannot predict the future of the markets. But smart private wealth managers know that the key to preserving and growing wealth is to anticipate critical trends that are likely to have a lasting impact. Where trends are concerned, 2024 has a lot brewing around the geopolitical conflicts, the explosion of artificial i...

The uneven historic GDP growth, deflation, and low corporate productivity have made Japan a tough market for investors. But given the strong performance in 2023, the Japanese market is changing. Starting with Abenomics more than a decade ago and the more recent initiatives by Japanese stock exchanges, the tangible changes in Japan are attracting in...

The inflationary vortex has been the result of several forces—some unforeseen or unforeseeable—spiraling upward. In this forecast, the focus is on the three catalysts that are expected to impact tomorrow’s inflation outlook: the U.S. labor market, China’s economic and demographic evolution, and the role of the green energy. Between these themes, th...

Driven by events no one could have foreseen, leaders in recent years have pushed their companies and themselves beyond their comfort zone: out of the office to remote workplaces; into the cloud; along chains of supply that are almost completely digital. And with each new venture, there are new cyber risks. In this C-suite playbook on cybersecurity ...

Private equity faces a crossroads. Looking at a challenging economy, the industry plans to turn its attention inward to current portfolio companies. From this 2023 BDO Private Capital Survey Report, learn where the private equity industry plans to invest capital and create value; how larger and smaller funds are deploying capital differently; ...

With the increasingly complex patchwork of state privacy laws and regulatory compliance requirements, businesses operating in regulated industries, particularly in the financial services and healthcare sectors, need to ensure they are paying close attention to the details of the exemptions. Key differences in the exemptions built into these new sta...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to spread with a staggering speed as it reshapes industries through improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making. However, the meteoric rise and adoption of AI technology—including ChatGPT—can overshadow some valid concerns around security and privacy. Addressing those concerns, this repor...

President Joe Biden’s executive order targeting U.S. investments in certain industries in China has raised questions about its impact on global markets and investment portfolios. In examining its potential effects, NEPC’s Senior Investment Director, Jennifer Appel, shares her insights on what the executive order means for investors. She also provid...

The cyber landscape is always evolving and requires proactive diligence, effective controls, and regular education to significantly reduce the risks. While the volume and complexity of threats continue to grow, experts agree that businesses can significantly reduce their exposure—and costs, if a breach occurs—by following some well-vetted best prac...

While the banking stress has largely subsided after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, there’s expectations of uneven trajectories of economic growth and inflation that will continue to drive market volatility. Learn what this will mean for asset allocation in this Investment Perspective.

By now, most organizations have implemented mandatory annual cyber awareness training for their employees, covering topics such as phishing and social engineering attacks. While this education is thwarting cybercrime, it is only part of robust defense strategy. In looking back at the state of cyber in 2022 and highlighting important developments, w...

This is the report of findings of the 2021 FOX State of the Ultra-Wealth Business. The full report is only available to firms that participated in the study. If your firm participated, please contact your FOX Relationship Manager to obtain a copy of the report. The study represents FOX’s best and most current thinking on the direction o...

The evolution of cybersecurity threats is increasing at a rapid pace and becoming more sophisticated as they leverage the same advanced technologies and methodologies as cyber defense tools. No longer are cyberattacks focused primarily on financial incentives, they are also aiming at maximizing operational disruption. With the continuing cyber t...