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Market Outlooks
2021 Market GPS: Diversified Alternatives Outlook
The message to take away from 2020 is that the rules are changing. Traditional fiscal and monetary policy has been replaced by exceptional measures to prop up economies and protect jobs in the face of a global pandemic, while increasingly antagonistic relations between countries have ushered in an era of heightened macro and political uncertainty.
Head of Diversified Alternatives David Elms and Diversified Alternatives Portfolio Managers Steve Cain and Aneet Chachra consider the impact of 2020 on investment markets. They explore some of the areas they are looking at as potential risks (and opportunities) for investors as we move into 2021 and explain why they believe that investors should look beyond traditional investment vehicles for real diversification and volatility mitigation.
Business Development
Janus Henderson Knowledge Labs™ Resources Overview
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At Janus Henderson, we designed Knowledge Labs™ to empower you through the challenges these changes bring.
Through our years of experience working with financial professionals, we believe our solutions help you more effectively shoulder the responsibility of guiding your clients toward better futures. When it comes to tools and advice for inspiring loyalty, enhancing business savvy and offering exceptional service, we partner with you to help you exceed expectations.
Human Capital
Diversity is Good Business for Advisory Firms
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U.S. demographics are changing and we are expected to be a minority/majority by 2045. Yet the majority of financial advisors are still overwhelmingly white, male and shrinking in numbers. FlexShares conducted a survey of investors and advisors to see if diversity was being pursued and how firms were building diverse teams.
Market Outlooks
Stop Assuming. Start Listening!
FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds recently conducted a national survey of HNW primary breadwinners. The results surprised us. Some of the assumptions that we, as an industry, have made about investors because of gender don’t apply to this group of executives. In your business, making incorrect assumptions can hurt your chances with new prospects and in retaining existing clients. We’ve created this guide to help you artfully approach your engagements to better understand the unique situations your potential and current clients are navigating. We’ve broken it down by topic and offer conversation starter ideas.
Client Experience
Rethink How to Win Executive Investors: The surprising impact of gender on engaging HNW breadwinners
This paper shares the results of HNW executive investor survey and highlights how gender stereotypes don't apply to this powerful group of investors.
Client Experience
How to Host Extraordinary Client Experiences
While the retirement seminar may have served you well in the past, they may not help you stand out in the future. To attract, retain and grow your client base you’ll need events that are designed around your clients’ passions.
Human Capital
Managing NextGen Financial Professionals
In this paper we seek to acknowledge the truths and dispel the myths around the stereotypes attached to Millennials. By understanding the drivers of Millennials’ preferred work styles and expectations, we believe advisors will be better equipped to manage them.
Business Development
Insights into Advisor Wellness: Stress and Satisfaction Are (still) Defining Factors
A look at the results of FlexShares research on advisor wellness. The paper reveals key stressors and the divergence of those stressors based on gender, age, marital status, firm types and services offered.