All in the Family - A Guide to Family Offices
Family Offices are becoming increasingly popular and prominent in investment circles. Their rise is due to changing economic conditions and the increased flexibility and control that families wish to exert with their capital.
Greg Barasia, CFA
The 6 Most Recession-Proof Industries
Recession-proof industries either provide an absolute necessity that consumers will always keep purchasing, or have characteristics that are conducive to experiencing increased demand in downturns.
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Digital Banking Innovation in the Age of Disruption
To understand the recent decline in prominence of large banking conglomerates we must first understand the innovation history of the industry. This provides clues towards the paths banks must take for an innovative future.
Nirvikar Jain
Green for Takeoff: Inside the Electric Airplane Industry
Will electric airplanes dramatically reduce fuel costs, save the environment, and jumpstart the dying regional industry? In this article, we examine why electric airplanes are having their moment in the sun. We size the market, take bets on the winning players, investigate the challenges in current technologies, and take a guess at when you’ll be flying in an electric plane.
Elizabeth J. Howell Hanano, CFA
Analyzing the Effects of Negative Interest Rates Across Five Economies
What happens when interest rates drop below zero - are you really paid to borrow money? Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, and the Eurozone have all experienced negative rates and their experiences give pointers towards the effectiveness of such strategies.
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From Allbirds to Patagucci: The Ultimate Guide to Finance Fashion
Having the right look has always been important in finance. As dress codes are relaxing and the gamut of careers are expanding, what should one wear? From Allbirds to Patagucci, a style guide for financial services.
Natasha Ketabchi
Treasury Is the Most Underrated Team in Your Company
Your company’s treasury team is a powerful function with the ability to influence all the levers of shareholder returns. Yet, often these teams are structured, staffed, and incentivized poorly.
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Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Investment Strategy and His Mistakes
Warren Buffett’s reputation as an investor has become legendary. What can an individual investor learn from Warren Buffett’s investment style, his philosophy, and some of his past mistakes?
Natasha Ketabchi
The Role and Responsibilities of the Modern CFO: A Function in Transition
Over the last few decades, the role of the CFO has undergone a profound shift. The historical tasks of the finance function such as books and records, financial reporting, and statutory compliance continue to be important but are now taken for granted by CEOs. The CFO of today and tomorrow must be able to take financial data and use it to influence operational decision making and strategy. But how?
Paul Ainsworth
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