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Portfolio Construction Insights
Shifting Gears - Moving to a Goals-Based Fixed Income Strategy
For traditional fixed income investors, much of the last 40 years have been a relatively enjoyable ride. This benefit has slowly evaporated over the past 10 years, as rates have plunged to near zero and now extreme market turmoil from the COVID-19 pandemic has put investors at a crossroads: high-quality, traditional fixed income will always be a crucial bedrock for investment portfolios but emerging from this crisis with extremely low – or even negative – government bond rates means this “insurance” might become more expensive. It’s no wonder, then, that many investors are viewing the fixed income implications of the COVID-19 crisis as existential.
Regulatory Education
Switching hats in a post-regulation best interest world
With the adoption of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is imposing an enhanced standard of conduct on broker-dealers and their associated persons when making recommendations to retail customers.
Regulatory Education
Thought Leadership Report: Enforcement and Litigation Risks
This article provides a high-level overview of how the SEC enforces the federal securities laws and the rules thereunder, and the enforcement and litigation risks presented by the rulemaking package.
Regulatory Education
Thought Leadership Report: The New SEC Standards
This article provides a high-level summary of the rulemaking package and explores its implications for registered investment advisors and dual registrants.
Portfolio Construction Insights
Growth vs. value? There’s a place for both
Historically, growth and value have behaved differently across varying market environments, suggesting that investors may benefit from having a strategic allocation to both styles of investing. We build a case for why there’s a place for both in a portfolio.
Leveraging Technology & Data
The Future of the Decision Making Process for the Financial Services Industry
Financial institutions (FIs) and wealth management firms need to be focused on analytics for good reason: Data analytics provide the deep level of business intelligence that firms require to identify the largest growth opportunities as well as their biggest risks.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Technology Integration Turbocharges Advisor Productivity: Making Time for Clients
More than ever, advisors are relying on technology are relying on technology to help meet growing demands. This report will show you how advisors are using well-integrated technology platforms to boost productivity.