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The past year has ended up being far more resilient to many of the prevailing economic headwinds than we had feared it might be. The shifting consumption patterns, structurally tight labor market, and strong private sector balance sheets with debt that has been locked in at low rates have helped boost consumption and moderate inflationary pressures...

After several years of rapid innovation in areas like 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI), health tech, and more, 2025 will be the year when these strides start to bear fruit and new technology goes from potential to proven. To prepare for meeting the tech challenges ahead and claim new opportunities amid the digital disruptions, here are...

Being a fiduciary for your organization’s retirement plan doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. However, it does require careful oversight to mitigate risk and help participants meet their retirement goals. With the use of this checklist that should be reviewed on an annual basis, employers can better manage their retirement plan responsi...

The wealthy today are more optimistic about their financial opportunities—but they are also more worried about the risks they face, recognizing that their wealth could be lost in an instant in the face of threats like catastrophic weather events, cybercrime, theft, and liability settlements. To further gauge their concerns (and changing aspirations...

Today’s heightened geopolitical risk environment—characterized by volatility, uncertainty, and a widening range of possible outcomes—has become a more significant driver of operational and strategic risks to trade, finance, and investment than in prior periods. Drawing on the comprehensive World Risk Review analysis of 197 countries and territories...

2025 stands at a crossroads. In the prior year, nearly half of the world’s population across more than 70 countries participated in national elections, artificial intelligence gained considerable traction in the marketplace, and several banks initiated a synchronized interest rate-cutting cycle. Each of these developments alone creates a complex la...

Join Carl Tannenbaum, Chief Economist at Northern Trust as he analyzes the key trends shaping the global economy in 2025. This webcast will cover critical topics such as inflation, interest rates, geopolitical risks, technological advancements, and emerging market growth. Gain valuable insights into economic forecasts, investment opportunities, and...

With the new administration in the U.S. and its focus on various parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the TCJA) and the estate tax, changes are expected amid the balancing of competing considerations. In this 10-minute interview, Jason Kohout, partner and co-chair of the Family Offices group at Foley & Lardner, and John Strom, federal lobbyist a...

Given the impact of the back-and-forth tariffs and the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the risks of creating a bout of inflation or a bout of economic slowdown (or both) are very real. The uncertainty, market gyrations, and indications of a double-digit market correction at some point during 2025 are also creating tremendous angst....

Enhancing risk management is no longer optional but essential when the global landscape is fraught with uncertainties and disruptions that include changing business dynamics, shifting trade tensions, a tough tariff environment, geopolitical conflicts, and a volatile economic landscape. Building resilience across all aspects of the business is imper...

In a month when couples are known to come together to engage in lavish displays of affection, the new U.S. President did the opposite. On February 2nd, he signed a executive order levying steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. The announcement sent shock waves around the world and roiled financial markets. The next round of tariffs could be si...

Going into the year 2025, the insurance industry faces a landscape marked by complexity and uncertainty. In this summary, learn more about the top-of-mind insurance issues and what to expect in the areas of digital disruption, GenAI, reinsurance trends, emerging risks, economic trends, regulatory updates, evolving tax roles and responsibilities, an...

By most measures, the start of the first quarter of 2025 painted a picture of positive economic momentum and optimism in the U.S. Growth remained solid. Unemployment hovered near 60-year lows. Real wages were rising. Corporate earnings were on track for double-digit growth. And then it turned from optimism to uncertainty to sheer panic with the Tru...

The federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is not the only legislation that became effective in 2024, requiring the disclosure of beneficial owners. On December 22, 2023, the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA) was signed into law, aimed at pursuing unlawful activity, including wage theft and money laundering. Patterned after the CTA, the NYLTA...

Safety risk assessments are becoming a preferred regulatory tool around the world. Online safety laws in Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States will require a range of providers to evaluate the safety and user-generated content risks associated with their online services. While the specific assessment requirements vary across...