Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | What is the Economic Impact of Political Polarization? achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:11 The U.S. economy has improved markedly since the 2008–09 credit crisis. We’ve had 90 straight months of positive job growth and a near-record 36 consecutive quarters of economic expansion. But while all may appear rosy on the surface, when you dig deeper, you can find some worrying trends.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | China and the Race for Artificial Intelligence achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:20 The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the top technology stories in recent years. Not surprisingly, AI has also permeated public policy discussions, especially with the U.S. and China each putting forth plans to address the future of this technological revolution.
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Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | What Makes a Great Leader? achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:49 What do the Magna Carta, the Washington Monument and giant pandas have in common? Those who have followed David Rubenstein’s career know that he has supported all of these causes and many others through his exemplary philanthropic efforts. During the NOW 2018 conference, Rubenstein and Brown Advisory CEO Mike Hankin engaged in a rapid-fire conversation that covered Rubenstein’s thoughts on a wide range of topics, from the Foundi
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | The Changing Nature of Trust achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:51 For 18 years, Matt Harrington has been studying, analyzing and synthesizing the evolution of society’s trust in four institutions: government, business, NGOs and media. Harrington oversees global operations for Edelman, a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations.
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Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | Free Trade, Tariffs and Trouble achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:17 Current news of tariffs and trade wars is the latest evidence that the ideology of free trade and globalization is under attack. This battle isn’t being fought in classrooms or among academics (most economists view free trade as broadly beneficial for the global economy), but on the front lines of social media.
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Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | Towards Artificial General Intelligence? achen Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:51 In a first for NOW, the multitalented Ashley Llorens kicked off the 2018 conference with a killer hip-hop performance that had the crowd putting their hands in the air. While we all would have enjoyed a longer set from Llorens (who performs around the world as SoulStice), he soon moved his presentation to his “other” area of expertise: He leads the Intelligent Systems Center at the Johns Hopkins University Applied
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | What is the Economic Impact of Political Polarization? achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:11. The U.S. economy has improved markedly since the 2008–09 credit crisis. We’ve had 90 straight months of positive job growth and a near-record 36 consecutive quarters of economic expansion. But while all may appear rosy on the surface, when you dig deeper, you can find some worrying trends.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | China and the Race for Artificial Intelligence. achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:20. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the top technology stories in recent years. Not surprisingly, AI has also permeated public policy discussions, especially with the U.S. and China each putting forth plans to address the future of this technological revolution.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | What Makes a Great Leader? achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 09:49. What do the Magna Carta, the Washington Monument and giant pandas have in common? Those who have followed David Rubenstein’s career know that he has supported all of these causes and many others through his exemplary philanthropic efforts. During the NOW 2018 conference, Rubenstein and Brown Advisory CEO Mike Hankin engaged in a rapid-fire conversation that covered Rubenstein’s thoughts on a wide range of topics, from the Foun
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | The Changing Nature of Trust. achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 10:51. For 18 years, Matt Harrington has been studying, analyzing and synthesizing the evolution of society’s trust in four institutions: government, business, NGOs and media. Harrington oversees global operations for Edelman, a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | Free Trade, Tariffs and Trouble. achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:17. Current news of tariffs and trade wars is the latest evidence that the ideology of free trade and globalization is under attack. This battle isn’t being fought in classrooms or among academics (most economists view free trade as broadly beneficial for the global economy), but on the front lines of social media.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | 50 Years after MLK: Does Race Matter? achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:41. Fifty years after Dr. King’s assassination, many Americans are examining how we’ve changed for the better as a country and where we still fall short. Dr. Gates, one of the country’s most respected voices on race in America, opened our panel on this topic at NOW 2018 with a blunt question: Fifty years later, what changes would please Dr.
Brown Advisory
MAY 31, 2018
NOW 2018 | Towards Artificial General Intelligence? achen. Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:51. In a first for NOW, the multitalented Ashley Llorens kicked off the 2018 conference with a killer hip-hop performance that had the crowd putting their hands in the air. While we all would have enjoyed a longer set from Llorens (who performs around the world as SoulStice), he soon moved his presentation to his “other” area of expertise: He leads the Intelligent Systems Center at the Johns Hopkins University Applie
Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor
During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Engaging the Next Generation in Public Service achen Wed, 05/30/2018 - 15:15 Our NOW 2018 conference dealt with a variety of forces that are tearing at the fabric of society, from social inequities, to political strife, to technological disruption. It was fitting, then, for us to close the conference with a discussion about public service and its power to bring our society together.
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Finding Truth in a World of Disinformation achen Wed, 05/30/2018 - 15:27 In a year when border protection is consistently headline news, it is ironic that the media is struggling with a border war of its own—specifically, the border between information and disinformation. News consumers are confronted daily with the challenge of discerning truth from falsehood.
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Is Blockchain the New Internet? achen Wed, 05/30/2018 - 16:45 Despite the countless benefits of the internet, it suffers from a glaring gap in its fundamental design. To hear popular science author Steven Johnson describe it, this fundamental flaw is that the internet lacks an open-source feature to map each user’s identity. This functionality, or lack thereof, can be viewed as the primary driver behind dominant internet business models that track users’ identities and behaviors, and
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Engaging the Next Generation in Public Service. achen. Wed, 05/30/2018 - 15:15. Our NOW 2018 conference dealt with a variety of forces that are tearing at the fabric of society, from social inequities, to political strife, to technological disruption. It was fitting, then, for us to close the conference with a discussion about public service and its power to bring our society together.
Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC
In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Finding Truth in a World of Disinformation. achen. Wed, 05/30/2018 - 15:27. In a year when border protection is consistently headline news, it is ironic that the media is struggling with a border war of its own—specifically, the border between information and disinformation. News consumers are confronted daily with the challenge of discerning truth from falsehood.
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | Is Blockchain the New Internet? achen. Wed, 05/30/2018 - 16:45. Despite the countless benefits of the internet, it suffers from a glaring gap in its fundamental design. To hear popular science author Steven Johnson describe it, this fundamental flaw is that the internet lacks an open-source feature to map each user’s identity. This functionality, or lack thereof, can be viewed as the primary driver behind dominant internet business models that track users’ identities and behaviors, an
Brown Advisory
MAY 30, 2018
NOW 2018 | The Global Refugee Crisis. achen. Wed, 05/30/2018 - 17:06. The world currently faces one of the most tragic humanitarian crises in modern history. According to the United Nations, more than 65 million people are currently forcibly displaced from their homes, a larger number than at any time since World War II. Today’s refugees are displaced on average for nearly 20 years, longer than at any other time in recorded history.
Brown Advisory
MAY 24, 2018
2018 Annual Report | Intangibles achen Thu, 05/24/2018 - 14:20 In this year’s report we describe our aspiration to build “Brown Advisory 4.0” which, to us, is the next chapter of our firm’s evolution. While it may seem to be a somewhat arbitrary point of inflection, it is intended to raise the bar for our responsibilities to our clients in a very significant way.
Speaker: Wayne Spivak, President and CFO of SBA * Consulting Ltd., Industry Writer, Public Speaker
If you’re lost in the world of spend management needs and your GAP analysis is lacking perspective on the future state of your business performance, listen up! With the advancement of technology, the implementation of spend management best practices and concrete GAP analyses is more streamlined and accessible than ever before. And while this may sound like great news for you and your clients, it won’t be worthwhile unless you have the latest techniques to back up your ambitions!
Brown Advisory
MAY 24, 2018
2018 Annual Report | Intangibles. achen. Thu, 05/24/2018 - 14:20. In this year’s report we describe our aspiration to build “Brown Advisory 4.0” which, to us, is the next chapter of our firm’s evolution. While it may seem to be a somewhat arbitrary point of inflection, it is intended to raise the bar for our responsibilities to our clients in a very significant way.
Brown Advisory
MAY 23, 2018
MLPs Are “Simplifying” Away Their Dividend Payouts achen Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:19 Investors like buying master limited partnerships (MLPs) because they want to earn yield. MLPs historically offered energy pipeline investors a powerful combination of low risk, high growth, and high dividend yields. But in recent years, various MLP structures have proven to be more of a pipe dream, leading to meaningful reductions in payouts to investors.
Brown Advisory
MAY 23, 2018
MLPs Are “Simplifying” Away Their Dividend Payouts. achen. Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:19. Investors like buying master limited partnerships (MLPs) because they want to earn yield. MLPs historically offered energy pipeline investors a powerful combination of low risk, high growth, and high dividend yields. But in recent years, various MLP structures have proven to be more of a pipe dream, leading to meaningful reductions in payouts to investors.
Brown Advisory
MAY 10, 2018
Tariffs: Bark or Bite? achen Thu, 05/10/2018 - 11:18 Concerns over trade policy and potential trade wars have rattled equity markets in recent months. In this article, our head of asset allocation discusses how we are managing trade risk, while still embracing global growth opportunities in our portfolios. After an unnaturally serene 2017, volatility roared back into equity markets this year, fueled by worries over interest rates, inflation, tariffs and data privacy.
Speaker: Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Niche markets represent a huge opportunity for the financial services industry in America. From college students and women to communities of color and low-to-moderate-income households, niche populations have specialized financial needs – but they often underutilize many valuable financial products and services. How can you better connect with these consumers?
Brown Advisory
MAY 10, 2018
Tariffs: Bark or Bite? achen. Thu, 05/10/2018 - 11:18. Concerns over trade policy and potential trade wars have rattled equity markets in recent months. In this article, our head of asset allocation discusses how we are managing trade risk, while still embracing global growth opportunities in our portfolios. After an unnaturally serene 2017, volatility roared back into equity markets this year, fueled by worries over interest rates, inflation, tariffs and data privacy.
Brown Advisory
MAY 3, 2018
It's All Relative ajackson Thu, 05/03/2018 - 15:32 We are hearing a lot of questions from our clients about how rising interest rates may affect their municipal bond holdings. We try to remind them that rising rates, despite their inevitable short-term effect on fixed-rate bond prices, do not necessarily mean long-term declines for bond portfolios generally or for municipal bond portfolios specifically.
Brown Advisory
MAY 3, 2018
It's All Relative. ajackson. Thu, 05/03/2018 - 15:32. We are hearing a lot of questions from our clients about how rising interest rates may affect their municipal bond holdings. We try to remind them that rising rates, despite their inevitable short-term effect on fixed-rate bond prices, do not necessarily mean long-term declines for bond portfolios generally or for municipal bond portfolios specifically.
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