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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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Sunday links: fast pivots

Abnormal Returns

wsj.com) Apple ($AAPL) is playing the long game in financial services. calculatedriskblog.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? finance.yahoo.com) Why a sizable number of native Hawaiians have moved to Las Vegas.

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Market Commentary: Is “Sell in May” Still Relevant?

Carson Wealth

While the GDP number for the first quarter disappointed, strength was evident beneath the surface. The weakest numbers were in areas that are volatile and tend to reverse, such as inventories and net exports. The core numbers were solid again and didn’t change our basic outlook for the rest of the year. in the first quarter.

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FARE helps Black financial professionals thrive

Nationwide Financial

To advance actionable solutions and contribute to lasting change, Nationwide partnered in September 2020 with leading financial services organizations, associations and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs ) to form The Financial Alliance for Racial Equity℠, or FARE.

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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Economic indicators across consumption, income, industry and the labor market don’t point to a recession. Fast forward 12 months and not only did we not have a recession, but economic growth has accelerated over the past quarter and is showing strong momentum as we head into 2024.

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Market Commentary: Strong Starts to the Year Are Usually Bullish for Stocks

Carson Wealth

Looking at the numbers, more good news could be in store for the bulls. The Conference Board’s widely followed Leading Economic Index finally had its first monthly gain after 23 consecutive months of declines. But the odds favor more green numbers. The logical question is: How much is too much? 2024 is off to a strong start.

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How financial professionals can make strong connections with Black consumers

Nationwide Financial

In recognition of Black History Month, we are highlighting the connections between wealth and well-being among Black consumers with a focus on raising awareness of the persistent gaps in financial planning and the links between financial health and personal well-being. 4 Further, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. populations segments.