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Alt Investments
January 9, 2026

Hedge Funds Log Strongest Calendar Year Returns Since 2009

With their traditionally high fees – hedge funds haven't always lived up to their marketing hype.

People Moves
January 9, 2026

Who's Moving Where In Wealth Management? – AlTi Tiedemann Global, Envestnet, Others

The latest moves, appointments and personnel changes in North American wealth management.

Surveys
January 8, 2026

Advisor-Client Conversations Predict Outcomes Better Than CRMs – Study

Data was collected from client meetings to gain insights into the fears and hopes of clients,

M and A
January 8, 2026

Deals Of The Day: The Latest In Wealth Management M&A – Savant WM, APC Financial Planning, Mercer Advisors

The latest mergers, acquisitions and other corporate actions in the wealth management sector.

Surveys
January 8, 2026

Which Private Equity-Backed Wealth Firms Might Have "Investment Shift" In 2026?

With private equity ownership now being a major factor in North American wealth management, the

People Moves
January 7, 2026

Who's Moving Where In Wealth Management? – Financial Planning Association

The latest moves, appointments and personnel changes in North American wealth management.

UHNW Institute
January 7, 2026

UHNW Institute Names New Thought Leadership, Strategy Head

One of the most important thought leaders in the industry is stepping down from his post - while

M and A
January 7, 2026

Hightower's New HTSW Division Adds Five Advisory Practices

Hightower's CEO has told FWR that it wants to double in size. Its new division features a

Alt Investments
January 7, 2026

UK Investment House Says Private Markets Sustain Momentum

After 2025 was another high-profile year for private markets, the UK’s Aberdeen Investments has

Philanthropy
January 7, 2026

Using Philanthropy To Prepare The Next Generation: Part Two

This article notes that the families benefiting the most from philanthropic planning treat it as

Comment & Analysis results for Archive

Trust Estate
May 23, 2023

A Walk Around The US Trusts Toolkit – In Conversation With Arden

Arden Trust Company, which has existed in its current guise since a corporate spin-out in 2019,

Strategy
May 19, 2023

BOOK REVIEW: In Defence Of Capitalism, By Rainer Zitelmann

While unlikely to sway those already hostile to the free market economic system, this book puts a

Statistics
May 16, 2023

The Expatriation List: Misunderstood But Important US Tax Policy Guide

A “List” of US citizens who have chosen to renounce their citizenship has some shortcomings as

M and A
April 24, 2023

RIA Mergers And Acquisitions Dip In Q1, Halcyon Era Of Overbidding Cooling Off

The business of wealth management M&A in North America has changed from the frenetic pace of recent

Investment Strategies
April 24, 2023

Hidden Cash In Portfolio Hampers Returns: What Clients Are Doing – Part 2

"Hidden cash" can be a problem – for example money market funds held inside investment accounts.

WM Market Reports
March 22, 2023

Tech Traps Wealth Managers Must Avoid 2023

The latest edition of our regular "Tech Traps" reports.

Tax
March 22, 2023

Focusing On Fundamentals: Three Tax Strategies For 2023

The following commentary about tax planning comes from Bessemer Trust, the multi-family office.

Strategy
March 6, 2023

An Integrated Model: How "AITi" Moves Forward From Tiedemann-Alvarium Merger

One of the top figures at the merged MFO business said the merger of the two is a full integration

Wealth Strategies
March 3, 2023

Hidden Cash In Portfolio Hampers Returns: Where Do You Find It? – Part 1

"Hidden cash" can be a problem – for example money market funds held inside investment accounts.

Technology
February 23, 2023

Space Tech's Investment Case Is Increasingly "Normal"

In a wide-ranging conversation, we talk to a lawyer with strong investment connections about