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Macroeconomic & Geopolitical
Japan Equities Outlook: What Can Tuna Auctions Tell Us About Future Market Trends?
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Junichi Inoue, Head of Japanese Equities, discusses why the Japanese stock market performed well last year despite its cyclicality and shares his outlook for a recovery in 2021.
Advisor Value & Fees
The Value of a Financial Professional
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There have been many studies conducted about the benefits and costs of professional financial advice. Most of the research has focused on portfolio performance and return generation. But are investors who receive professional guidance also more likely to feel confident about making important financial decisions than those who go it alone?
Client Experience
Which Advisors Had A Smoother Ride During COVID
Advisors should treat the pandemic as a turning point, making strategic changes to add the most value for what clients need today and do more with less.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Tech in Business
98% of advisors say that technology impacts their decision to join a new firm, with 70% saying it ‘significantly impacts’ that choice.
Client Experience
Enhance Client Relationships with Tech
The end of the year is an ideal time to check in with clients to gauge their financial and emotional wellbeing. Especially in the current environment, your clients may want reassurance that they’ll be okay.
Client Relationships
Help Your Clients Understand the Markets and Their Portfolios
While the markets have seemingly recovered from the early impact of COVID-19, the past few months have been a reminder that unpredictability is a part of investing, and downturns are inevitable.
Regulatory Education
CE Credit Courses for Financial Advisors
CE on demand include "What you thought you knew about quantitative investing and low volatility stocks may be wrong", "Managing assets in retirement" and "Planning for your clients' life transitions"
Client Relationships
Framing an ESG conversation with your clients
Developing a relationship with your clients and understanding their aspirations and objectives is key to successful planning strategies. Many clients are not aware that their values can increasingly play a role in how they invest. So how do you open up conversations with clients about their values and better understand their perspectives surrounding environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing?