Webcast: Countdown to the DOL Fiduciary Rule
Unpacking the compliance obligations of the DOL's fiduciary rule.
Look to Lessons of 2016 to Prepare for 2017 Shocks
In an interconnected world, we look to market shocks from 2016 to find ways to prepare for potential shocks in 2017.
Which Trump Policy Plans Are S&P Companies Citing in Q4 Calls?
Of the 42 S&P 500 companies that have conducted fourth quarter earnings conference calls, 27 cited the term “Trump” or...
Currency: Volatile, Unpredictable, and a Growing Concern
If fund managers choose to hedge, they have a number of tools at their disposal.
Auto Retailers Accelerate as Brick-and-Mortar Stores Tumble
Motor vehicles and parts dealers have dominated recent retail sales reports. Physical retailers have struggled.
Questions Linger on Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule
The fiduciary rule's staggered release, jurisdictional ambiguity, and a changing political scene leave plenty of questions...
S&P 500 Could Report Earnings Growth of 6% for Q4'16
With average upside surprises growth could reach as high as 6%.
2017 off to Slow Start For M&A
The first week of January 2017 was the second worst start to the year for global M&A activity in the last 20 years.
The Transparency Ultimatum
Steve Young, guest blogger and UK managing partner at investment management consultancy Citisoft, reflects on a recent...
Three Factors Driving the Acceleration of Clean Energy Investment
While the specter of climate change is an obvious impetus for acceleration in renewable energy investment, there are other...
A Closer Look at the Department of Labor's Fiduciary Rule
The new DOL fiduciary rule extends ERISA’s “higher standard” over workplace retirement plans to cover all retirement...
The Long and Short of India's Demonetization
While India may face short-term pain, the move is likely to create long-term benefits.






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