News, Comment & Analysis results for Archive

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

Investment Strategies
January 6, 2026

Wealth Managers Optimistic About Emerging Markets, AI, Gold, Defense In 2026

After emerging market equities outperformed many developed markets in 2025, led by a broad rally in

Banking Crisis
January 6, 2026

UBS Sells $3 Billion Of AT1 Debt – Report

Additional Tier 1 bonds are a form of "bail-in" instrument designed to avoid taxpayers being

Comment & Analysis results for Archive

Investment Strategies
February 4, 2025

Private Aviation Investment Taps Rising Wealth Trend

Rising wealth, discontent with the irritations of routine commercial flights, and the desire to

M and A
February 3, 2025

How – And Why – MFOs Are Cashing In On The M&A Boom

Our US correspondent casts his experienced eye over the latest flurry of big merger and acquisition

Strategy
February 3, 2025

Price Pressures, Desire For Independence Fuels Need For Guidance

The North American wealth sector has its share of challenges, and also opportunities for ambitious

Strategy
December 20, 2024

High Performing Family Offices: Thinking About “Me” As Much as “We”

This article examines the process of sustaining and growing financial prosperity alongside durable

Strategy
December 20, 2024

Wealth Manager’s Conundrum: The Paradox Of Enough

This article addresses attitudes to money, and how to avoid the trap of regretting later in life

UHNW Institute
December 19, 2024

Redefining Wealth Management: Highlights From The UHNW Institute Symposium

The Symposium, discussing the full implications of what is called Integrated Family Wealth

Wealth Strategies
December 18, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide To Concentrated Stock Positions

Diversifying a portfolio sounds reasonable and wise, but it turns out that making the move comes

White Papers
December 18, 2024

Family Office Fintech Summit – The Report 

As part of the value given to those involved in the summit and who want to find out more, we carry

Offshore
December 9, 2024

The Bahamas: A Complete and Compelling Choice 2024

This publication carries a spread of articles and insights about the Caribbean jurisdiction.

Strategy
December 9, 2024

Understanding Wealth Sector Bottom Line: The DuPont Model

Providing integrated wealth management presents a range of challenges, such as how to assess