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As Fintech Platforms Grow Up, Investment Management Firms Face the 'Problems of Tomorrow'
Publish Date:
Apr 06 2017

Fund groups face disruptive developments, as advances in financial technology, often called fintech, continue at an ever more rapid pace. Even as new efficiencies and opportunities blossom, regulators have pushed financial firms to recognize the dangers of technological failures. To prepare for the changes ushered in by fintech, it is important for...

Insights on Life's Journey
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Apr 12 2017

A rising generation of clients in their 20s and 30s turned to Jim Steiner, president of Abbot Downing, and asked him to share his insights, both as a parent and a wealth management leader. Through four memorable stories and thoughtful questions, Mr. Steiner reflected on matters of career, philanthropy, family, and leaving a legacy. He beg...

The 10 Keys to Integrated Wealth Planning
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May 08 2017

Families of significant wealth often own a diverse mix of assets, including multiple residences, less liquid alternative or private equity investments, and valuable collectibles, all of which requires more sophisticated planning. They also have somewhat different emotions about their wealth that can include, among others, fear that wealth can have ...

Not All Clouds Are Equal: Demystifying the 'Public vs. Private' Debate
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May 17 2017

Ask a wealth management colleague to define “the cloud” and you are likely to get a vague response. Even among information technology experts, the term “cloud” may refer to different technologies that are only connected in a general sense. And despite the fact that cloud computing has quickly become the IT norm, the question...

Non-Compete Agreements: A Helpful Tool If Structured Correctly
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May 25 2017

In a competitive global marketplace, employers across the United States spend countless resources attempting to set themselves apart and claim their share of available business opportunities. Against that backdrop, it is easy to understand why employers will do everything possible to protect the confidential information they have created and the go...

The Future of Work—A Journey to 2022
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Jun 19 2017

Tremendous forces are radically reshaping the world of work. Economic shifts are redistributing power, wealth, competition and opportunity around the globe. Disruptive innovations, radical thinking, new business models and resource scarcity are impacting every sector. Businesses across the world are beginning to understand that they need a clear an...

Without You at the Helm—Is Your Family Ready to Manage Your Wealth?
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Jul 05 2017

Research indicates that multigenerational involvement is the single most important factor in sustaining family wealth into the third generation and beyond. Furthermore, the families that most successfully integrate younger members into their family operations seem to share the same philosophies and core values. It’s a family enterprise mindset that...

Strengthening Your Advisor Ecosystem
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Oct 18 2011

Every family office works with a variety of external advisors. In this 2011 FOX Fall Forum presentation, a multi-family office CEO and a single-family office CEO shared their perspectives on managing a family’s advisor ecosystem.The advisor ecosystem is defined as the network of personal and professional advisors who work to help the office staff a...

Shaping the Future with Technology
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Jul 14 2011

Get a glimpse of the family office of the future and the technology employed in securing, managing and distributing data. This 2011 FOX Financial Executives Forum session also looks at how to make the most of existing technology. Conduct periodic assessments of your technology to ensure it aligns with your business goals. Even incremental chan...

Business Development Strategies and Best Practices for Selling to Wealth Owners
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May 18 2011

The complex needs of families stretch sales timelines and require a high degree of customization and cost. During the presentation given at the 2011 Wealth Advisor Forum, two FOX executives examined the business development and sales practices that meet these challenges and help turn prospects into long-term clients.

Retaining Talented Employees to Enhance Productivity
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Oct 21 2010

The key to any successfully operated wealth management organization depends on having the right talent in the right role. This 2010 FOX Fall Forum session includes a discussion of findings from recent FOX research that focuses on critical talent issues, such as recruiting, compensation and team structure. In addition, a family office executive will...

The Economics of Talent
Publish Date:
May 20 2009

Compensation and benefits often represent more than 50% of expenses for multifamily offices and wealth advisor firms. In this presentation from the 2009 FOX Wealth Advisor Forum, you will learn the best ways that firms can source talent and structure short and long-term compensation to ensure staff continuity and firm profitability.

Impact of Trust on Client Decision Making in Today's Economic Whirlwind
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May 20 2009

In this 2009 FOX Wealth Advisor Forum presentation, hear from an accomplished branding and marketing expert who will discuss insights from his quantitative analysis of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth behaviors. Dr. Taylor will address the way that the economic downturn and market volatility are affecting the investment strategies of ultra-w...