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Philanthropy
Creating a lasting impact through financial education and mentorship
As financial professionals, we think about objectively managing finances almost every day. But for many, a lack of financial education makes this a difficult and intimidating task.
Philanthropy
3 Ways to Incorporate Philanthropy into a Conference
Business executives attend conferences for many reasons: to expand their industry knowledge, to network with colleagues, or to make important business contacts, just to name a few. Today, there are thousands of conferences for every type of business. To make yours stand out, conference hosts must excite, offering an immersive experience along with important information.
Alternative Investments
Why invest in real estate?
Anyone who has purchased a home is a real estate investor — but there’s a big difference between taking on a mortgage and investing in office buildings, malls or industrial parks. In this blog, I explain the basics of real estate investing, the potential benefits, and the ways that individuals can add real estate exposure to their portfolio.
Philanthropy
Five Reasons to Share Your Story with Invest in Others
Share your story as a nominee for the Invest in Others Awards. You’ll inspire others and, believe it or not, yourself.
Alternative Investments
Spring training for alternatives investors
A primary goal of spring training is getting the players back to basics by focusing on the fundamentals of the game. By doing so, the players ensure they are ready to go when the season begins. In honor of spring training, I’d like to take investors back to the basics and fundamentals of alternative investments (or alts).
Alternative Investments
The Case for Liquid Alternatives, Especially Now
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While we have long advocated that alternatives should be a core allocation within any diversified portfolio, we believe that in this environment they will be even more helpful to investors.
Alternative Investments
Don't Judge a Private Equity Fund by its Number
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At Barings, contrary to popular belief, we believe that identifying high-quality opportunities in emerging and diverse private equity managers can deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to investors.
Alternative Investments
Alternative Investments: Myths & misconceptions
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A lot of misunderstanding surrounds alternative investments. Some investors still think of them as high-risk, exotic funds reserved for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions. However the reality is that alternatives have a place in nearly every portfolio.
Philanthropy
Investor Education: Learn About Charitable Giving
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Use this practical guide to complement discussions you have with clients about philanthropy.
Philanthropy
How Charitable is the Financial Industry?
Wall Street has a well-earned reputation for deep pockets, but less public attention is paid to how often the financial industry reaches into those pockets in the name of charity.
Philanthropy
Get More Out of Your Charitable Giving
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Typically, when we think about giving to charity, we think of all the lives we enrich by our support. What we sometimes overlook is how great it feels to do good. How can you make sure you get the most emotional benefit out of your charitable giving?