Will the Internet of Things Have a Global Impact?
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term popping up with greater frequency in consumer technology. From tracking daily activity with a FitBit to remotely controlling home security and utilities, [...]
The Changing Landscape of Cash Management
After the 2008 financial meltdown proceeded from a credit to a liquidity crisis, the 27 countries that comprise the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision sought a solution to mitigate catastrophic [...]
Can Fintech Turn the Financial World Upside Down?
Financial technology, or fintech, as it is more popularly known, is one of the hottest areas for investment in Silicon Valley, attracting $12 billion in capital in 2014, up from [...]
Sick and Parental Leave Initiative Announced in Washington
In a LinkedIn post on January 14, senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett announced that President Obama would propose new initiatives to support working families in the form of paid [...]
Euro and Dollar Expected to Reach Parity by 2017
After reaching a 2-year high of $1.40 in May of 2014, the euro has begun a steady march downwards as dismal economic conditions continue to plague the Eurozone countries. Meanwhile, [...]
September Surprise: Bill Gross Leaving Pimco
The financial world woke up to a surprise this morning: Bill Gross, co-founder of asset manager Pimco, announced he was leaving the firm to join Janus Capital Group, a mutual [...]
Geopolitical Risk and its Implications for 2014
Globalization has made our world smaller and more connected; it has also created markets with a higher correlation to each other. World events and political unrest, known as geopolitical risk [...]
Trends in Asset Management: Smart Beta
Smart beta might just be the next big thing in investing, but what is it and what can it do for you? At its most basic, smart beta offers investors [...]
Five Business Books for Summer Reading
Summer seems to offer more opportunities for reading. The pace in business lessens as people take vacations, kids are out of school, and the hot weather beckons us to slow down. [...]
The US Economy: Caution or Full Speed Ahead?
freedigitalphotos.net by jannoon028 Economic recovery from 2008’s Great Recession has been slow and tepid. The economy has not bounced back as it has after previous recessions. GDP growth [...]