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Human Capital
Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture
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Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is an important component to the success of your firm. In this episode, we’ll discuss ways to openly approach diversity and inclusion in the workplace with a desire to improve and understand.
Fellicia Foster is the U.S. Head of Diversity & Inclusion for BMO. Fellicia discusses how a diverse, inclusive culture can lead to tangible benefits for your practice, including higher performance from your team and a better understanding of your customers.
Retirement
Retirement income planning in the “new normal”
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Retirement policy, interest rates and market volatility have made retirement planning more challenging for clients and advisors alike. What are the philosophies, opportunities and challenges you need to be aware of to help your clients navigate decumulation in today’s environment?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Hopkins, Director of Retirement Research at Carson Coaching and co-creator of the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. Jamie discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with creating retirement income in this new environment, including how to help shift the mindset of individuals to adapt to these changes.The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
Investing Ideas
Finding U.S. Companies That Can Emerge Strong From the Crisis
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U.S. equities have rebounded sharply from the lows reached in March, while, at the same time, the economy has declined meaningfully.
Retirement
Lump Sum Payouts from Pension Plans
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The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
Investing Ideas
“Deferred Growth” Companies Pose Intriguing Opportunities
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Our portfolios include "deferred growth" companies that we believe will perform well when global economies more fully reopen.
Investing Ideas
When Diversification Fails
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The coronavirus sell-off was a reminder that the benefits of diversification can disappear right when they are needed most.
Investing Ideas
The U.S. Dollar in 2020: Does the Buck Stop Here?
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The possibility of a weakening U.S. dollar could provide investors an opportunity to diversify their portfolios into other currencies.
Investing Ideas
Rebalancing Through Market Drawdowns
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Our analysis indicates that prudent rebalancing can yield potential benefits in market drawdowns and subsequent recoveries.