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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.

Digital platforms make microbusinesses possible for millions of people, and companies like Etsy and GoDaddy have been an essential backbone behind them, especially during the pandemic (Etsy sellers contributed $13 billion and almost 3 million jobs to the economy last year). In this NOW episode, we discuss the evolution of microbusinesses and what t...

“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...

Is the Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) market dimming? Not likely. Even as the SPAC market takes a breather from its hypersonic acceleration in early 2021, new funders are stepping into the picture. In this webcast, the presenters examined the SPAC environment, evolving deal structures, participants, and risks, as ...

Uber rethought and deconstructed the traditional value chain in its industry to create a new technology-enabled business model centered on enlisting the capabilities, assets, or knowledge of others. It was the Uberization that pointed toward a new way of creating value and gaining scale, showing its potential for asset managers who are lo...

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...

From start-up founders, to self-employed individuals, making real financial progress towards your goal is a universal priority for business owners. Watch this educational webinar to receive tips, tricks, and on-trend advice to learn how to proactively navigate through different business cycles. Through the decoding process, you also learn what to c...

In this educational webinar for business owners, business banking and social media experts will take you through marketing and social media best practices to help you pivot your brand positioning and capture your audience during COVID-19. Plus, gain access to a creative marketing workbook, and listen in on the top questions during the extended ques...

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...

As many as 20% of family offices have knowingly experienced a cyber security attack prior to the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s likely that number is significantly higher today. Learn how to build cyber protection from the surge in cybercrime, including how to reduce your digital footprint and what to do if you become a victim of a cyber breach. Pr...

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.

As the world turns the COVID-19 tide, the initial economic recovery from the pandemic will only be partial, with global output not returning to pre-crisis levels before 2022. Nonetheless, a number of factors will help drive equity markets higher and investment opportunities elsewhere too. In the long term, dangers around market timing mean that Str...

There is a renewed sense of urgency around racial equity investing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread protests after the deaths of George Floyd and others. By taking on three achievable actions and staying committed to them, investors can help address racial inequities in their investment practices and portf...

Sustainability is increasingly material to investment return, and there are five prominent trends—including climate change and technological revolution—that are likely to have relevant implications for investment portfolios over the long term. Ultimately, investors that evolve more quickly to incorporate these risks and opportunities into...