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Risk Management in Financial Services During 2023 – 10 Key Highlights

Risk Management Guru

As the year 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the significant strides made in the realm of Risk Management within the financial services industry. Greater use of data and analytics : Financial services firms are using data and analytics to identify and manage risks more effectively.

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NAIFA Advocates for the Economic Security of Women

NAIFA Advisor Today

Focused on the role of the caregiver—which predominantly falls to women—Carroll’s new book How Not to Pull Your Family Apart is a how-to guide written for consumers to combat financial destruction often caused by unplanned and unexpected long-term care needs.

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Understanding business owners’ financial priorities amid economic uncertainty

Nationwide Financial

Just three years ago, business owners were reeling from the swift and significant economic impact of the pandemic. As a financial professional, you can be a reassuring voice – and potentially aid in helping them address the impacts of economic volatility – as we brace for turmoil ahead. have been mild to moderate.

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Wednesday: Job Openings, Fed Chair Powell Testimony, Beige Book, ADP Employment

Calculated Risk

This report is for private payrolls only (no government). House Financial Services Committee • At 2:00 PM, the Federal Reserve Beige Book , an informal review by the Federal Reserve Banks of current economic conditions in their Districts. At 8:15 AM, The ADP Employment Report for February.

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Wednesday: Fed Chair Powell, Job Openings, ADP Employment, Beige Book

Calculated Risk

This report is for private payrolls only (no government). House Financial Services Committee • At 2:00 PM, the Federal Reserve Beige Book , an informal review by the Federal Reserve Banks of current economic conditions in their Districts. At 10:00 AM, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for January from the BLS.

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BEA: Real GDP increased at 4.9% Annualized Rate in Q3

Calculated Risk

percent in the third quarter of 2023 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase in consumer spending reflected increases in both services and goods. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 2.1 Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, increased. Imports turned up.

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BEA: Real GDP increased at 3.3% Annualized Rate in Q4

Calculated Risk

percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Within exports, both goods (led by petroleum) and services (led by financial services) increased. Within federal government spending, the increase was led by nondefense spending.