June, 2018

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The Arc of the (Bond) Covenants

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The Arc of the (Bond) Covenants achen Tue, 06/26/2018 - 16:11 The warning caveat emptor , or “buyer beware,” is particularly important to heed when investing in bonds late in the credit cycle. At those moments, issuers are pursuing more aggressive refinancing or acquisitions, underwriters are letting weaker credits slip through the cracks, and investors starved for yield are increasingly willing to hold their noses to outperform.

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The Arc of the (Bond) Covenants

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The Arc of the (Bond) Covenants. achen. Tue, 06/26/2018 - 16:11. The warning caveat emptor , or “buyer beware,” is particularly important to heed when investing in bonds late in the credit cycle. At those moments, issuers are pursuing more aggressive refinancing or acquisitions, underwriters are letting weaker credits slip through the cracks, and investors starved for yield are increasingly willing to hold their noses to outperform.

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Low Correlation in Stocks: A Good Opportunity for Active Managers

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Low Correlation in Stocks: A Good Opportunity for Active Managers achen Tue, 06/19/2018 - 09:13 In equity markets, even the best active managers tend to struggle when stocks are all moving in lock step with each other. But when there’s more differentiation in returns across stocks and sectors, there’s more opportunity for managers to generate alpha.

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Low Correlation in Stocks: A Good Opportunity for Active Managers

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Low Correlation in Stocks: A Good Opportunity for Active Managers. achen. Tue, 06/19/2018 - 09:13. In equity markets, even the best active managers tend to struggle when stocks are all moving in lock step with each other. But when there’s more differentiation in returns across stocks and sectors, there’s more opportunity for managers to generate alpha.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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NOW 2018 Conference: Our Investment Team’s Roundtable Recap

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NOW 2018 Conference: Our Investment Team’s Roundtable Recap achen Thu, 06/14/2018 - 10:27 The NOW conference is always memorable, but this year’s conference included some particularly compelling and provocative ideas. I wanted to make sure we considered those ideas and their implications for the portfolios we manage for our clients, with truly open minds.

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Earnings Guidance: Really Helpful, or a Red Herring?

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Earnings Guidance: Really Helpful, or a Red Herring? achen Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:00 Last week, Jamie Dimon and Warren Buffett dropped an interesting nugget in a joint interview on CNBC, calling for an end to quarterly earnings guidance that, in their view, brings an “unhealthy focus” on short-term profits vs. long-term business success. Dimon and Buffett are both legends in the investment business with well-earned reputations, and they raise an important philosophical discussion.

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Earnings Guidance: Really Helpful, or a Red Herring?

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Earnings Guidance: Really Helpful, or a Red Herring? achen. Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:00. Last week, Jamie Dimon and Warren Buffett dropped an interesting nugget in a joint interview on CNBC, calling for an end to quarterly earnings guidance that, in their view, brings an “unhealthy focus” on short-term profits vs. long-term business success. Dimon and Buffett are both legends in the investment business with well-earned reputations, and they raise an important philosophical discussion.

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Subprime Auto Loans: Should We Be Worried?

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Subprime Auto Loans: Should We Be Worried? achen. Mon, 06/11/2018 - 11:42. In recent years, signs of weakness have crept into the leading indicators for the three key consumer finance sectors—mortgages, auto loans and student loans. It’s true that indicators, such as delinquency rates for average consumers, have come off their post-crisis lows. But context is essential for understanding the real story, and whether these data points are a cause for panic, blips on the radar, or something in betwe

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Market Volatility—Italy Edition

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Market Volatility—Italy Edition achen Thu, 06/07/2018 - 08:18 For the past few weeks, Italy’s political situation has rattled investment markets. Investors fear that the nation’s political direction may lead to credit problems in Italy, and/or lead the country to exit the EU. We avoid reacting to “as it happens” news stories, but we need to look at the facts behind any emerging economic scenario and determine the scale and scope of the risk.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

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.

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Market Volatility—Italy Edition

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Market Volatility—Italy Edition. achen. Thu, 06/07/2018 - 08:18. For the past few weeks, Italy’s political situation has rattled investment markets. Investors fear that the nation’s political direction may lead to credit problems in Italy, and/or lead the country to exit the EU. We avoid reacting to “as it happens” news stories, but we need to look at the facts behind any emerging economic scenario and determine the scale and scope of the risk.

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q2 2018

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q2 2018 ajackson Sat, 06/30/2018 - 09:50 Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter - Q2 2018 With the Global Leaders Strategy having reached its 3 year anniversary, the team reflect here on what they’ve learnt on their journey so far. Download the Letter Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested.

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q2 2018

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Global Leaders Investment Letter - Q2 2018. ajackson. Sat, 06/30/2018 - 09:50. Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter - Q2 2018. With the Global Leaders Strategy having reached its 3 year anniversary, the team reflect here on what they’ve learnt on their journey so far. . . Download the Letter. . . Past performance is not a guarantee of future performance and you may not get back the amount invested.

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The Fed Meeting: It’s All about Expectations

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The Fed Meeting: It’s All about Expectations achen Thu, 06/14/2018 - 11:45 On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its June meeting. There was a lot to digest: Another 25bp rate hike, clearer signals about two more hikes in 2018, a new set of economic projections, and Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference. Here are some of our team’s initial thoughts.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

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.

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The Fed Meeting: It’s All about Expectations

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The Fed Meeting: It’s All about Expectations. achen. Thu, 06/14/2018 - 11:45. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee concluded its June meeting. There was a lot to digest: Another 25bp rate hike, clearer signals about two more hikes in 2018, a new set of economic projections, and Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference. Here are some of our team’s initial thoughts.

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Vertical Leap: What’s Driving Vertical Software Companies

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Vertical Leap: What’s Driving Vertical Software Companies achen Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:28 In the software industry, the big, horizontal “platform” companies tend to attract the lion’s share of attention from investors and the financial media. Firms like Microsoft and Salesforce are household names at this point; other companies like Workday and ServiceNow are less familiar to the average person but quite well known to the investment community.

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Vertical Leap: What’s Driving Vertical Software Companies

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Vertical Leap: What’s Driving Vertical Software Companies. achen. Thu, 06/28/2018 - 10:28. In the software industry, the big, horizontal “platform” companies tend to attract the lion’s share of attention from investors and the financial media. Firms like Microsoft and Salesforce are household names at this point; other companies like Workday and ServiceNow are less familiar to the average person but quite well known to the investment community.