Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed and Deputy CIO Ilene Spitzer cover the “10 Ps” that are core to our manager selection process.

Our recent webinar saw a team of expert panelists discuss progress made to date and the direction of travel signaled by the new European T+1 Industry Committee Report.

US “One Big Beautiful Bill Act" signed into law on July 4, 2025

“Discretion is the perfection of reason, and a guide to us in all the duties of life.” - Sir Walter Scott

With continued uncertainty ahead, BBH experts discuss what's shaping Q3 markets. Read or watch below.

Portfolio Manager, Gregory Steier, provides an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Municipal Fixed Income strategy.

Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz provide an analysis of the taxable fixed income investment environment.

We cover three types of insurance – health, life, and disability – to review if you’re expecting.

Relationship Manager Holly Rule examines several tax-efficient strategies for parents looking to pass wealth to children: 2503(c) trusts, trusts with Crummey withdrawal rights, UGMA/UTMA accounts, and 529 education savings plans.

Senior Wealth Planner Nicole Jackson-Leslie explains how keeping open lines of communication with clients allows wealth advisors to anticipate and help them navigate issues that arise over time.

Our Next Generation team looks at important considerations for those deciding to leave the workforce to have or care for children.

In BBH Investor Service's inaugural private markets research report, 500 institutional investors and wealth advisors share plans to increase their allocations to private markets, with liquidity becoming ever more critical for both investor types

Principal Kerri Mast and Managing Director and Head of Philanthropic Advisory Drew Rabe discuss a common dilemma among philanthropically inclined individuals: the decision to set up a private foundation vs. a donor-advised fund.

A post Brexit UK is grappling with ways of demystifying retail investments, empowering consumers, and boosting fund sector competitiveness. But will its new incoming regulation pose a threat or opportunity to the investment management sector? 

Growing demand for better quality data and data delivery presents both opportunities and challenges to financial institutions operating across increasingly complex global markets.

With the European Union planning to increase funding to its defense industry despite growing geopolitical tensions and an increasingly multipolar world, how will this play against wider regional spending and investment initiatives?

As the debate over European retail investment costs intensifies, what might its outcomes mean for policymakers, asset managers, and investors?

Greater China ETF trends: what you need to know

Investing in private markets is an important component of many client portfolios. We provide advice on how to construct a prudently sized private markets portfolio with adequate diversification.

Senior Wealth Planner Nicole Jackson Leslie provides an overview of key estate plan personnel and criteria to keep in mind when filling these roles.

As we near the halfway point of 2025, growing retail adoption of exchange traded funds (ETFs), rapid advances in technology, and improving European economic growth prospects are just three key drivers set to propel the regional ETF market forward.

In this article, we discuss family offices, what it takes to create one, who should consider creating one, and who is better suited to work with an established private wealth manager focused on ultra‐high‐net‐worth clients.

Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed discusses market timing. He explores its allure and pitfalls, stressing our belief that the adoption of a value-oriented, bottom-up investment approach, along with a long-term investment horizon and prudent rebalancing plan, is a far more compelling investment strategy.

We cover the steps taken when rebalancing portfolios.

Senior Wealth Planner Alison Hutchinson and Chief Fiduciary Officer Melineh Ounanian outline some ideas for how trust beneficiaries can learn more about their roles and responsibilities.

Managing Director Brett Sovine discusses an appealing retirement savings option for working next generation members: the Roth IRA.

Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Paul Kunz and Neil Hohmann, provide the most recent quarter-end results of the Limited Duration Fixed Income Strategy.

Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann and Paul Kunz, provide the most recent quarter-end results of the Core Plus Fixed Income Strategy.

In today's volatile market environment, there are many time-sensitive estate planning opportunities to consider. Here's what to know about creating or "freezing" a GRAT during market stress.

BBH experts discuss how global markets are responding to ongoing economic volatility.

Market volatility, as uncomfortable as it may be, creates opportunity. As the markets adjust around recent announcements about tariffs, here’s what to know about time-sensitive wealth planning strategies.

Head of Philanthropic Advisory Drew Rabe lays out a step-by-step guide to scaling a private foundation after significant asset growth.

In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we highlight notable women to watch in 2025 and take a closer look at the personal wellness space – including a discussion on the science of sleep with sleep expert Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied. We also provide an action plan for scaling a private foundation, speak with the matriarch of a fifth-generation family business, and talk about the future of oncology care with Liya Shuster-Bier.

This year’s list focuses on women making an impact. These inspiring women are pushing boundaries and driving innovation in their fields.

The majority of women struggle to prioritize their own health. This infographic explores the state of the women’s personal wellness market and looks at where unmet needs remain.

We sit down with Liya Shuster-Bier, two-time cancer survivor and founder of cancer care startup Alula, to discuss how the disease opened her eyes to new opportunities.

Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch sits down with Dr. Jennifer Goldschmied, assistant professor of psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, to dive deeper into the science of sleep.

Whether you’re planning a quick getaway or an extended stay, being prepared can save you time, money, and hassle. Here are key strategies for handling credit cards, currency, insurance, and even driving laws before you depart.

In today's market environment, international and global equities can play a valuable role in a portfolio. Here, the Investment Research Group breaks down how and why this is the case.

When it comes to managing your estate while moving abroad or traveling long term, the nuances can be complex. Head of International Fiduciary Administration and Wealth Planning Jessica Staton and Senior Relationship Associate Elise Johnston break down what you need to know.

In our spring Spotlight interview, Senior Relationship Associate Elise Johnston sits down with Brian Chappon, founder of Ask a Concierge, to learn about how his company is simplifying the travel experience and how he was able to turn a major adversity into success.

With President Trump back in the White House, tariffs are once again at the forefront of U.S. trade policy. Corporate Advisory & Banking Associate Sophie Schneider breaks down how his approach could impact the economy, key industries, and global trade relationships.

Whether moving abroad, donating or investing overseas, or taking a big trip, this issue of The Fresh Take explores the practical tips to keep your finances and your plans in order.

We explore options for philanthropists wishing to support charities across the globe.

Principal Travis Dunn provides an overview of family business advisory boards and discusses their benefits, composition, and steps for getting started.

Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz, provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Limited Duration Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz, provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the BBH Multisector Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Managers, Neil Hohmann, Chris Ling, and Andrew Hofer provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Structured Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz, provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the BBH Core Plus Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Manager, Jorge Aseff provides the most recent month-end results of the Inflation-Indexed Fixed Income Strategy.

Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz provide an analysis of the taxable fixed income investment environment.

Portfolio Managers, Neil Hohmann, Chris Ling, and Andrew Hofer provide the most recent quarter-end results of the Structured Fixed Income strategy.

Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann and Paul Kunz provide the most recent quarter-end results of the Multisector Fixed Income Strategy.

Portfolio Managers, Gregory Steier and Matthew Hyman provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Municipal Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Manager, Gregory Steier, provides an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Municipal Fixed Income strategy.

Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann, and Paul Kunz, provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the BBH Intermediate Fixed Income Strategy.

Portfolio Manager, Jorge Aseff, provides an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Inflation-Indexed Fixed Income strategy.

You’ve decided to join together in holy matrimony, but does that include joining your finances? BBH’s Next Gen newsletter The Fresh Take takes a closer look.

Evolving market dynamics are creating opportunities for global investors. BBH’s Derrick Leonard and Win Thin discuss the changes in South Korea and India.

The versatility of the ETF wrapper delivers on investor demand for innovative strategies

What does it take to keep a family business thriving across five generations? We recently sat down with Donna Saurage, manager of Community Coffee’s holding company, to learn how and why Community Coffee stands out.

Partner Kathryn George and Managing Director Mike McGrann discuss a collaborative approach to building a legacy and best practices for communicating plans for the future.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we review the state of the business environment and discuss what it takes for a multigenerational family business to be successful. We also explore the various meanings of legacy and lay out strategies for capital allocation for private business owners.

Michael Conti, Grant Smith, and Christy Hourihan provide an overview of the business environment on three fronts: the overall economy, the credit markets, and the private equity and mergers and acquisitions markets.

Demand for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), particularly in Europe, shows no sign of slowing down. At a recent panel discussion hosted by Brown Brothers Harriman, experts from Allfunds, IMC Consult and J.P. Morgan Asset Management shared their perspectives on the key areas where asset managers should focus to capture this growth, including the necessity of executive level commitment to the ETF market, an ironclad distribution model, and a strong Capital Markets team.

BBH Senior Wealth Planners Ali Hutchinson and Stacia Kroetz outline the importance of having a flexible estate plan. The future is unknowable, but centering your plan on your values and communicating regularly with your fiduciary and your family will set your family on the path to success.

What does it take to get on a nonprofit board? What are boards looking for in a new member? Here, BBH Relationship Manager Laura Salibello walks through some tips for joining a nonprofit board.

How can we continue to foster family togetherness in the year? Ali Hutchinson and Laura Salibello share five resolutions to help your family stay connected this year.

We discuss factors that come into play when investing for endowments and foundations.

Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch examines the role buy-sell agreements can play in helping family businesses plan for intrafamily succession.

Amid rising risk and volatility, asset managers are revisiting their approach to Net Asset Value (NAV) oversight.

Adrian Whelan walks through the European Commission's "competitiveness compass" and outlines how the EU plans to simplify rules to ignite growth.

What’s impacting the outlook for ETFs?

Global asset managers are responding to the growing demand for semi-liquid funds. Lata Vyas and Mike Carney discuss how managers can optimize investor demand utilizing currency hedging.

Five risks are top of mind as 2025 unfolds: inflation, high valuations, geopolitical and regulatory risks, artificial intelligence, and volatility. Our Investment Research Group breaks down these risks, our response to them, and how some may even present opportunities.

In this issue of InvestorView, we cover our economic outlook and portfolio positioning for the year ahead, discuss the current credit market, and examine a strategy for saving for current and future family healthcare costs.

Credit spreads currently sit at historically low levels. How are we responding to this environment? Fixed Income Specialist Tom Brennan lays out the implications on our investment process, portfolios, and our income and safety priorities.

Principal Brett Sovine discusses an appealing savings option for family healthcare costs: the health savings account.

Partner and Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons covers our economic outlook for 2025.

The transition to ISO 20022 will be complete in November 2025. We’re helping you prepare for this industry change.

BBH's Win Thin and Elias Haddad discuss what's ahead for financial markets in 2025.

Tariffs, trade relations, rising debt, and evolving labor productivity - BBH is analyzing what’s ahead in 2025.

Senior Wealth Planner Ali Hutchinson breaks down several estate planning techniques for individuals who have maxed out their available gift tax exemptions, as well as techniques that can be used to enhance gifts that have already been made and trusts that are already in place.

BBH Principal Alison Hutchinson focuses on the topic of families, wealth, and communication, discussing the guiding principles that we believe help families create life-affirming, enduring, effective wealth plans.

From DORA and T+1, to AI and the SEC, Adrian Whelan is looking at the latest regulatory trends set to impact 2025.

Head of Corporate Advisory John Secor discusses the importance of proper capital allocation for private company business owners and breaks down how to develop the framework for making such decisions.

Head of Corporate Advisory John Secor discusses the factors that can help business owners maximize value in a sale, emphasizing the importance of taking a long-term approach to building value in a business far in advance.

An uptick in volatility will likely drive demand

Eamonn O’Callaghan discusses the new CBI guidelines and what this means for managers.

In conversation with Catherine L. Mann, Bank of England (BOE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member.

In today’s challenging landscape, banks are seeking new ways to stay competitive. One emerging option is the bank-to-bank partnership.

John Secor and Kyle Gordon examine attracting and retaining professional executives in a closely held business. They discuss both the “softer” areas of focus that lead to success in hiring and retaining executives, as well as short- and long-term compensation structures.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch looks at investment-related biases and offers solutions to help recognize and minimize their negative effects.

Investor capital data shows there’s significant opportunity for North American alternative asset managers to target growth in Europe. Jeff Dorigan covers what a growing appetite for alternatives among investors in Europe means for managers.

As 2024 winds down, we’re turning our attention to the new year and how we can help you achieve both your business and personal goals in 2025 and beyond.

We outline considerations and steps young adults should take to begin the estate planning process.

Considering going back to school? BBH relationship managers provide firsthand insight on choosing between a CFA, CFP, or an MBA when pursuing post-grad education.

In our winter Next Gen Spotlight, Relationship Manager Mack Dowling sits down with Brendan Candon, co-founder and CEO of SidelineSwap, to discuss how he navigated turning his passion for sports into a successful business and the lessons he learned along the way.

Defining a mission statement can amplify the impact of your giving and sustain a family’s charitable intent across generations.

Concrete solutions for US federal debt and deficit reduction were recently unveiled by the International Monetary Fund. Jay Foraker discusses why the recommendations might be non-starters.

Picking a healthcare plan may not be an exciting task, but it is important. Senior Relationship Associates Brooke Royer and Elise Johnston explain how to navigate open enrollment and make sense of the choices available to you.

Ali Hutchinson and Laura Salibello lay out five questions to ask during the holidays to spark discussion around the dinner table, and provide tips for how to approach these conversations.

Do you want to be more philanthropic but have no idea where to begin? Getting started with philanthropy can be daunting at first, but adding structure to your approach can help you feel less overwhelmed and allow you to create a roadmap.

Senior Wealth Planner Nicole Jackson Leslie explores how a donor can guide a trustee, even after a trust has been created, to help ensure the trust is used to support and perpetuate a family’s core values for generations to come.

Alison Hutchinson and Melineh Ounanian discuss the fundamentals an individual must follow in order to be a good trustee when the trust owns business interests.

Principal and Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast discusses qualitative matters related to business succession, focusing on the importance of family values.

Whether on TikTok, Instagram, or the next big thing, BBH Senior Wealth Planner Karin Prangley provides advice on how to create a family social media policy and shares guidelines to improve your digital safety.

Managing Director Mel Ounanian discusses how business owners who have established a trust can get their family to understand how beneficial a trust can be by looking at the beneficiary’s perspective.

Principal and Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast looks at considerations for private business owners with private foundations.

Build, buy, outsource…or partner? Cate Dawson shares practical advice on how to choose the right partner to successfully evolve your operating model.

In this issue, we spotlight several members of the Owners’ Council, look at how private business owners are approaching artificial intelligence, and review how departing leaders and business owners can smooth the transition process. We also provide a year-end planning checklist to get prepared for 2025 and discuss the concept of “overwork” with author Brigid Schulte.

We speak with three members of the Owners’ Council on how they’ve overcome challenges, chased their passions, and continue to innovate throughout their journeys as business owners.

How are private business owners navigating the rapid rise and development of artificial intelligence? Using data from our second annual Private Business Owner Survey, this infographic sheds light on owners’ adoption of the latest technology.

The new year is almost upon us – are you ready? This checklist covers important income tax and estate planning tasks and reminders to be aware of before 2025.

Balancing all of your priorities without feeling overworked may seem impossible in today’s hustle culture. We sat down with Brigid Schulte, director of the Better Life Lab and New York Times bestselling author, to discuss the concept of “overwork” and how we can better manage our time and productivity.

Our experts weigh in on what financial markets can expect in this close election, easing cycles across global economies, and China’s looming debt, with an additional spotlight section on ballooning debt in the US.

Eamonn O’Callaghan and Andrea Murray discuss important considerations for managers following recent policy changes from the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI).

With just days until the U.S. election, BBH Partner and Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons provides a state-by-state analysis of the effect of polling outcomes on the presidential and congressional races.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we review the business environment as we enter fourth quarter 2024 and explore how departing leaders can smoothly transition from owning a business. We also lay out strategies for business owners to make the most of the current gift tax exemption amounts, and take a look at key findings from our second annual Private Business Owner Survey.

Michael Conti, Jack Goryl, and Christine Hourihan provide an overview of the business environment on three fronts: the overall economy, the credit markets, and the private equity and mergers and acquisitions markets.

Many leaders struggle to separate their identity from their business, which is why openness to exploring a future for themselves represents a crucial turning point. We lay out several steps owners can take to begin their journey to a successful business transition.

In anticipation of the sunset of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act exemption amounts, BBH Senior Wealth Planner Stacia Kroetz reviews how business owners can make the most of the currently high exemptions while they are still available.

We sit down with Cate Dawson, Head of Product for Financial Institutions, to discuss the growing role of partnerships in today’s competitive banking industry.

BBH tax experts share insights on the changes ahead for the Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER) framework and key implications for investors and intermediaries.

Our survey reveals how private business owners are addressing current technology trends, future succession planning, and family communication dynamics. Explore the results.

In this issue of The Fresh Take, we go behind the scenes with BBH equity analysts to better understand four sectors: auto, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), and technology and software.

The auto industry is an integral part of the global economy – and poses an interesting challenge from an investment perspective. Here, we dive deeper into the industry’s latest trends.

What do Ozempic and pet care have in common? Here is a look at the hot topics in healthcare investments.

Artificial intelligence has recently become a feature of everyday life, but it’s been front of mind for many investors since its breakthrough moment last year. Here, we break down the players, risks, and investment opportunities in the AI space.

Technology is one of the fastest developing sectors today – but all of the buzz means it is hard to discern what makes an attractive investment in the space. Here's what to know.

Investor demand fuels asset growth and innovation

We take a deep dive into what we mean when we talk about “quality” investing.

Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast discusses effective nonprofit board governance during complex and uncertain times.

BBH Principals Alison Hutchinson and Brett Sovine and Assistant Vice President Lindsay Hodgkins discuss how to provide financial support for family members in a time of crisis without unnecessary tax and complexity.

BBH Relationship Manager Laura Salibello provides financial tips for making the transition out of college more manageable.

Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch lays out an eight-step guide for getting your estate plan in order.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Alison Hutchinson explains why now is the time to fund a revocable trust.

Principal Kerri Mast discusses five steps for setting up a charity.

Parents may think that after high school, there is not much more they can do to educate children about the value of money. Here, Relationship Manager Beth Milkovits explores the ways that parents can prepare their college-age and emerging adult children to be financially responsible adults.

BBH’s Eamonn O’Callaghan explores recent interest in multi-asset ETFs and shares key considerations for managers.

Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast covers considerations during election season for charities and board members as it relates to which activities are permitted for charities, which are permitted within certain limits, and which are prohibited altogether.

In this issue of InvestorView, we examine the U.S. economy as we enter the second half of 2024 and break down our Investment Research Group’s three-pronged approach to portfolio construction. We also cover critical considerations for successful asset allocation for endowments and foundations and review our fixed income investing principles.

The Investment Research Group takes a closer look at the sophisticated frameworks we use to enhance the traditional portfolio construction process.

BBH Partner Suzanne Brenner and Deputy Chief Investment Officer Ilene Spitzer discuss special considerations to take into account when setting an asset allocation for endowments and foundations.

Fixed Income Product Specialist Tom Brennan covers the pillars of our fixed income investment philosophy that we believe position us to weather a variety of market environments.

In the feature article of this issue of InvestorView, BBH Partner and Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons looks at the state of the U.S. economy as we cross the midyear mark and head into the second half of 2024. He examines several cracks in the façade of consumer spending that imply a looming deceleration in economic growth.

We discuss the ways in which the worlds of investing and philanthropy are becoming more integrated and the importance of cross-generational conversations around this topic.

We speak with Partner Suzanne Brenner and Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed to get a closer look at blockchain and the cryptoasset ecosystem.

In this quarterly, we analyze the global easing cycle under way and how the USD can benefit in Q3, the challenges ahead for emerging markets in H2, and the key metrics shaping investor perspectives on emerging market currencies.

The acceleration of settlement cycles across Europe is unlikely to be as straight forward as the North American changeover – in fact it’s likely to be a whole different ball game – here’s the reasons why.

In the summer issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we highlight notable women in investing throughout the decades – in particular, BBH Partner Suzanne Brenner. We also cover how to talk with your children about money, look at the changing landscape of family wealth advising, and talk about Olympic athletes with Flame Bearers Founder Jamie Mittelman.

In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we sit down with BBH Partner and former Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner to learn more about her journey from classical music to finance, her investment philosophy, and how she’s helping to pave the way for more women in investing.

Our women in investing timeline showcases the achievements of notable women in investing, from 1950 to today.

“Wealth 3.0: The Future of Family Wealth Advising” explores the shift in family wealth advising toward a more holistic approach. Here, Kenden Alfond, a Certified Finance Behavior Specialist®, breaks down the book’s key lessons.

In “Five Questions,” Jamie Mittelman, founder of Flame Bearers, discusses the power and potential of women’s sports, and how she’s helping highlight Olympic and Paralympic athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Summer games.

Regulator lays out expectations of managers and menu for liquidity management of UCITS and AIFMD fund.

In this video, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons discusses current market dynamics, explains how to calculate your organization’s unique spending rate, and provides tangible solutions to organizations grappling with these issues.

What should be front of mind when planning to sell your business? BBH Senior Wealth Planners Ali Hutchinson and Karin Prangley review some key estate planning considerations for business owners preparing for a sale.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we delve into the music-related artificial intelligence space, navigate the intricacies of selling or leaving a family business, and provide tips for corporate liquidity management.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of everyone’s minds lately – and this is no different in the music industry. We sat down with Geraldo Ramos and Eddie Hsu, co-founders of Music.AI, to discuss the process behind launching and growing their company, how they stay unique in a competitive space, and what the future holds for AI and music.

Head of Corporate Advisory & Banking Lewis Hart, Managing Director Alex Toskovich, and Associate Turner Banwell cover how active corporate liquidity management can foster business resilience and growth.

What’s ahead for U.S., APAC, and European markets in the second half of 2024.

In this issue of The Fresh Take, we asked our Next Gen Summit speakers about their experiences as entrepreneurs and in the field of artificial intelligence.

Senior Wealth Planner Alison Hutchinson delves into the advantages of intra-family loans in this rising interest rate environment.

Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast discusses how families can use philanthropy to create a platform for teaching the next generation about family values.

We break down the latest updates on the T+1 Settlement transition and provide insights from our conversations with clients, industry groups, consultants, and peers.

BBH’s Derek Coyle provides a refresher on key elements of T+1 and answers questions from our Talking T+1 webinar series.

Active strategies take center stage as investor demand drives growth and product expansion.

What investors and managers need to know before entering the ELTIF regime.

What does the future of philanthropy look like in a changing landscape? Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast explains how the once-defined “lines” governing philanthropy are beginning to blur and how to take advantage of these changes in your giving plans.

Senior Wealth Planner Nicole Jackson Leslie walks through charitable opportunities, touching on what to give, how to give, and important tax considerations.

Derek Coyle sets out how the rules impact a broader scope of clients.

Adrian Whelan sums up what is at stake for firms and their service providers.

Our latest FX quarterly takes a closer look at the true value of the USD and its role on the global platform as well as China’s path to recovery and its impact on Emerging Markets.

Carbon pricing has a growing role in countries’ climate change responses. Jay Foraker assesses current mechanisms, their impact on economic growth, and the next evolution.

Senior Wealth Planner Nicole Jackson Leslie provides five tips for vetting charitable organizations before you give.

The decision to pursue an outside exit strategy, as opposed to a traditional family ownership succession path, is a difficult one. We lay out several steps that owners who are grappling with this issue can take as they seek to determine the best strategy for themselves, the family and the business.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast discusses how economic disruption can affect endowments and shares how to review spending policies to mitigate negative impact.

In this issue of Women and Wealth, we release our annual list of Women to Watch, investigate the gap in women’s health care, and discuss the power of storytelling. We also learn how to navigate the tensions of the coming election season and explore the meaning of financial feminism.

We highlight inspiring and groundbreaking women pushing barriers and capitalizing on new opportunities in 2024.

Despite living longer than men, women spend 25% more time in poor health. McKinsey Partners Lucy Perez and Megan Greenfield explore what is driving this gap in health outcomes and what we can do to close it.

A recent report by the McKinsey Health Institute found that investments addressing the women’s health gap could add years to life and boost the global economy. In this infographic, we dive into the statistics of the report and what they mean for women’s health.

We look at the art and science of storytelling as an important tool for navigating wealth planning and family legacies.

Emotions are high this election season. How can we improve communication and foster family relationships during a divisive election year?

We sit down with Jacki Zehner, founder of SheMoney, to talk about the lessons she has learned from Gloria Steinem and how they have inspired her life and work. May they inspire you as well!

Optimizing your affirmation model in a T+1 Settlement Cycle.

Setting up a proper buy-sell agreement is key to mitigating conflict when a stakeholder wants to leave the family business.

Buying your first home can be an exciting, but overwhelming, journey. Senior Relationship Associate Sean Kennedy covers the essentials of what to know before you buy.

Senior Wealth Planner Stacia Kroetz addresses a common question we see clients wrestle with: Should I buy a house with my trust or other assets?

In this edition of The Fresh Take, we look to provide some helpful information to guide you in affording, protecting, and investing in your first or even tenth piece of real estate.

In this Next Gen Spotlight, Relationship Manager Myles Christian sits down with J.B. Andreassi, co-principal of Andreassi Development, rising real estate star, and reality TV personality, to discuss his journey from real estate to TV, working for the family business, and how he balances it all.

Relationship Manager Michael O'Connor reviews the advantages and risks of purchasing and owning an investment property.

Protect your operating model and distribution relationships by understanding the downstream impact of changing your investor settlement periods, Killian Lonergan warns asset managers.

A positive policy pivot from the European Commission has the market excited once again about ELTIF 2.0.

Tim Bosco shares a roadmap to quicker gains in data strategy development.

Michael Conti, Jeff Miller, Jack Goryl and Christine Hourihan provide an overview of the business environment on three fronts: the overall economy, the credit markets, and the private equity and mergers and acquisitions markets.

Senior Wealth Planners Karin Prangley and Anne Warren cover an important topic for private business owners: creating a family constitution to enable seamless business and wealth transitions.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we look at the business environment so far in 2024, explore how to cultivate innovation and motivation in family and privately-owned businesses, discuss the benefits of creating a family constitution, and give an update on the Corporate Transparency Act.

Keeping innovation and entrepreneurship front of mind is key to both maintaining and growing the family business as it moves into the future and, eventually, into a new generation’s hands. Head of the BBH Center for Family Business Ben Persofsky discusses how business owners can shift their mindset toward innovation in order to sustain entrepreneurship for generations.

Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch looks at the science behind how business owners can pass down motivation and determination to younger generations.

We cover the essentials of the 2024 Corporate Transparency Act: what it is, who it affects, and how to take action.

In our first FX outlook of 2024, BBH strategists are sharing the major themes continuing to impact the market, the road ahead for China’s recovery, and global impact of 2024’s "Year of the Vote."

BBH presents its 2024 Fund Distribution Outlook, which discusses how asset managers around the world are adapting their distribution efforts to a challenging fund-raising environment, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.

Adrian Whelan assesses global regulators’ rapid responses to tech disruption, geopolitics and volatility, where industry differs in opinions on the changes, and the importance of seeing both sides to promote growth and safety in capital markets.

Adrian Whelan, Global Head of Market Intelligence, recently sat down with Amy Matsuo, Principal and Leader, Regulatory Insights at KPMG, to discuss the main SEC regulatory drivers for the U.S. market in 2024.

We’ve partnered with K&L Gates to revisit the current state of mutual funds to ETF conversions and identify the next step for the industry.

In this issue of InvestorView, we discuss how to invest with an owner mindset, the positive outlook for bonds in 2024, and explore the benefits of freezing a GRAT in the current market environment. We also review the state of the markets and economy as we head into the new year.

In the feature article of this issue of InvestorView, BBH Partner and Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons considers three main lessons at the intersection of business ownership and portfolio management.

Justin Reed, BBH Partner and chief investment officer, and Greg Steier, head of tax-exempt fixed income, examine recent shifts in the fixed income environment and why they might mean a more positive outlook for bonds in the new year.

BBH Partners and Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed and Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons recently discussed the current economic environment and outlook for the future. Here, we review key takeaways from the conversation.

BBH Investment Management’s mission is to preserve and grow our clients’ capital over long periods of time. For over 80 years, BBH Investment Management (IM) has performed proprietary investment research focusing on long-term capital preservation and the prudent management of risk. At the core of our investment process has always been an understanding that the path to generating attractive long-term investment returns is first and foremost to reduce the likelihood of permanent capital loss.

At BBH we recognize that climate change-related risks present significant challenges to society, the global economy, and financial markets.

As the T+1 deadline approaches, BBH’s Ricky Ellis analyzes the important FX workflow decisions managers have made, the solutions that are taking shape, and the challenges that lie ahead.

With increased competition and growth of ETF products, BBH's Tom Poppey, Antonette Kleiser, and Tim Huver discuss why managers are increasingly turning to securities lending as a core piece of their investment programs.

As industry prepares for U.S. T+1, BBH’s Ted Suda, Yoshifumi Nakajima, and Chris Pigott share the major impacts and considerations facing firms in Asia.

The final U.K. sustainability disclosure rules display flexibility and pragmatism for ESG rulemaking as well as a potential shift to greater convergence between the U.K. and E.U.

In our Q4 2023 edition of The Fresh Take, a BBH Next Gen newsletter, we highlight what you need to know about your personal finances.

The formula is simple: As we grow and mature, we turn our human capital into financial capital. BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons and Relationship Manager Laura Salibello pull apart how we can turn that formula into a way to plan for the future – and the unexpected – using a personal balance sheet.

In this Next Gen Spotlight, Relationship Manager Mack Dowling sits down with Gaurav Sharma, founder and CEO of Capitalize, to discuss career lessons and the importance of remaining focused on your mission.

Relationship Associate Elise Johnston provides strategies for making the most of your income and getting on the path toward achieving long-term financial growth, stability, and success.

Relationship Manager Laura Salibello outlines key considerations for getting your first credit card.

The SEC’s final rules for private fund advisors bring a new level of investor transparency and are highly likely to shake up current practices.

A comprehensive tax plan considers not only federal gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer tax, but also state and local income tax and transfer tax rules. Here, we break down a common scenario of moving from New York to Florida.

In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we provide strategies for overcoming one of the key issues business owners voiced in our inaugural Private Business Owner Survey: how to communicate their estate plans with their family. In addition, we dive deeper into the statistics behind business owners’ approach to risk-taking. Even for the most experienced business leaders, change management can be complex. Learn new strategies to make lasting impacts in your organization. Finally, learn why being confident – despite discomfort – is so important.

Our 2023 Private Business Owner Survey revealed that nearly all business owners have an estate plan, but almost none of them have discussed it with their families. Here, we explore five common communication obstacles and how to navigate them.

In this issue’s “By the Numbers” infographic, we take a closer look at the statistics from our 2023 Private Business Owner Survey, particularly around estate and succession planning communication hurdles and how different genders view risk-taking in business.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch explores some of the psychological barriers to effective communication and provides five strategies for overcoming them to successfully plan for the future.

We sit down with BBH Senior Advisor Dr. Lynn Kelley to learn more about the key lessons from her new book, “Change Questions: A Playbook for Effective and Lasting Organizational Change,” and the importance of experimentation and failure in change management.

In “Five Questions,” we speak with Lydia Fenet, founder of the Lydia Fenet Agency and author of “Claim Your Confidence,” about how to unlock your confidence and the importance of being comfortable with discomfort.

Active ETFs show little sign of slowing down, as 82% of investors intend to increase or maintain their exposure to active ETFs. Chris Pigott, Eamonn O'Callaghan, and John Hooson highlight where the opportunities and benefits are for asset managers considering active ETF launches.

In the immediate aftermath of Brexit, the continued access of UCITS funds to U.K. retail investors became a primary concern. While temporary measures were employed, the FCA said it would soon consult industry on a permanent solution.

As the global tax landscape continues to evolve, let’s take a closer look at the major changes and developments impacting our industry.

The purpose of responsible investment at BBH IM is, primarily, to further our mission to preserve and grow our clients’ capital across economic and market cycles. We believe Investment Stewardship can serve as an effective mechanism in our investment process to manage material risks and inform our conviction on the durability of assets for the long-term.

In our latest FX quarterly, strategists share the key considerations for global markets following recent volatility, BRICS expansion and the road ahead as markets looks to restabilize.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we explore strategies for successful communication in a private business, examine factors that come into consideration when debating whether now is time to sell the family business, and review key findings from our inaugural Private Business Owner Survey.

Michael Conti, Grant Smith, and Christine Hourihan provide an overview of the business environment on three fronts: the overall economy, the credit markets, and the private equity and mergers and acquisitions markets.

Head of the BBH Center for Family Business Ben Persofsky discusses four strategies for improving communication in a private or family-owned business.

John Secor, Kyle Gordon, and Carson Christus from our Corporate Advisory team discuss family and business factors that come into consideration when debating whether now is the time to sell the family business.

Co-Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner explores how the various aspects of our asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk management, and manager selection processes work together to create value for clients.

With some in the industry downplaying the impacts of the upcoming settlement shift, it’s important to consider the facts behind the myths.

Before asking the EU to greenlight the revised ELTIF 2.0 rules by January 2024, ESMA considers industry feedback on what will make it a success. Here’s our take.

Selecting a private wealth management firm requires one to answer a multitude of questions before making a final decision. In this commentary, Jacob Turner discusses the 10 most critical considerations high-net-worth individuals must make when hiring a private wealth manager.

We outline key year-end opportunities as they relate to gifting, income tax planning, retirement planning, and planning in a high interest rate environment, as well as provide a year-end checklist based on your goals.

The ESG disclosure regime has had a significant impact on funds in Europe since implementation in March 2021. Now, policymakers are reassessing.

Senior Wealth Planner Ali Hutchinson and Stacia Kroetz look at spousal lifetime trusts – an estate planning strategy that may be the right fit for individuals who wish to transfer assets to others during life, but who also want to maintain access to the funds.

As emerging technology levels the competitive playing field, the right blend of AI and human intelligence will help firms achieve effective innovation.

BBH Relationship Manager Alexandra Bauer provides guidance on each step of the RFP process and discusses the key considerations to ensure its success.

In our fall Next Gen Spotlight, we speak with DaQuan Jones of the Buffalo Bills about physical and mental wellness and how he manages both as a defensive lineman in the NFL.

A closer look at the skill sets student athletes bring with them to the workforce and how playing a college sport may translate to success in post-graduate careers.

Relationship Manager Elizabeth Madden reviews some of the benefits included in employee health insurance plans that go beyond your typical retirement and insurance elections.

Relationship Associate Brooke Royer explores five ways you can increase your productivity, prevent burnout, and promote wellness at work.

Senior Relationship Associates Sean Kennedy and Lucy Townend discuss the key differences between HSA and FSA plans so you can best plan for the future.

BBH Relationship Manager Beth Milkovits provides a guide for introducing the concept of money and its value to children. She outlines the different ways parents can present money management responsibilities and impart the value of a dollar and importance of giving to their children in various stages of childhood development.

Relationship Manager Laura Salibello defines the basic principles of investing and shares how parents can incorporate them into preliminary conversations when teaching kids about investing.

BBH Partner Kathryn George, Head of the Center for Family Business Ben Persofsky, and Senior Wealth Planner Ali Hutchinson explore the various roles of a family business’s board of directors in succession planning.

We review why a charitable mission is important and provide guidance on how to approach crafting a mission statement that enables you to take philanthropy beyond just “being charitable” or “giving back.”

John Secor and Kyle Gordon discuss a key issue faced by family businesses: the difficulty of managing capital and liquidity demands. They zero in on a critical factor of finding the right balance – patient capital – and provide advice on how family businesses can achieve this important objective.

Let’s look at the rapid growth of the ETF market and debunk the five most common misconceptions holding asset managers back.

Michael Conti, Jeff Miller, and Christine Hourihan provide an overview of the business environment on three fronts: the overall economy, the credit markets, and the private equity and mergers and acquisitions markets.

In this issue of Owner to Owner, we speak with Murray Nossel, co-founder of Narativ, on the value of creating a legacy story, review the potential effects of the Inflation Reduction Act on private business owners, and outline how to establish a dividend policy for the family business.

In this issue’s feature interview, we speak with Narativ Co-Founder Murray Nossel about his passion for storytelling, why it’s so important that people – especially business owners – record their stories, and how they can negotiate their legacies.

Lewis Hart, our head of corporate banking, reviews the potential effects of the Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and more on private business owners.

John Secor, Kyle Gordon, and Carson Christus of our Corporate Advisory team outline five options for family business owners that are committed to formalizing a dividend policy.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch looks at Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s research on the idea of “flow,” or energized, focused enjoyment of a task. He discusses how owners and managers can cultivate flow at work to their employees’, and business’s, benefit.

The EU Commission’s Retail Investment Strategy is a behemoth set of policy revisions to revise and revamp EU regulated investment funds. However, one specific proposal has attracted vast industry commentary.

With 35,000 funds and €12 trillion of assets in scope , any substantive changes to the UCITS framework are usually worthy of asset managers’ attention, writes Adrian Whelan

In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we speak with a group of women driving change in the healthcare space, explore the complexity of teaching the value of digital currency to children, provide three strategies for maximizing time, and learn more about the current state of motherhood in the U.S.

In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we sit down with three innovators in women’s health – Dr. Connie Lehman of Clairity; Heather Monroe, LCSW, of Monroe Wellness; and Dr. Katherine Saunders of Intellihealth – to discuss how they are working to change paradigms in their areas of expertise, why preventative medicine is so important, and how the industry is shifting toward more personalized methods of treatment.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch provides three time management strategies in order to maximize your time affluence.

In Five Questions, we sit down with Jill Koziol, co-founder and CEO of Motherly, to discuss why she started the platform, the results of Motherly’s latest annual State of Motherhood survey, and where she sees the company and herself in the next five years.

BBH Private Banking Co-Chief Investment Officers Suzanne Brenner and Justin Reed examine generative AI and our portfolios’ exposure to this rapidly developing technology.

In our Summer Next Gen Spotlight, Senior Relationship Associate Hailey Hoyos sits down with Jill Koziol, co-founder and CEO of Motherly, to discuss why she started the platform, how she navigates growth, and where she sees the company and herself in the next five years.

We speak with Kevin Duncan, the BBH Trust Company’s director and head of estate administration, about the role estate administration plays in helping families thrive for generations and why a corporate executor may be the best option in certain situations.

Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast discusses developments regarding the extent to which trusts are protected from creditors in the event of divorce.

Managing Director Brett Sovine discusses section 6166 of the Internal Revenue Code, which in certain situations permits the executor of an estate to defer federal estate tax on a closely held business following an owner’s death.

The tax benefits for investing in or founding certain startup businesses can be incredible. Not all investors or founders can take advantage of these benefits, but for those who can, millions of dollars of tax can be saved – and with proper planning, potentially even more.

We review the reasons that we prefer and recommend concentrated and actively managed investment strategies.

BBH Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch explores “time affluence” – a term that refers to the idea that, like money, time can be saved, spent, and wasted. He addresses wealth’s impact on time affluence, how to cultivate it, and how to avoid “time poverty,” which can lead to a lack of mindfulness and cognitive overload.

We discuss tax planning for the terminally ill or elderly, covering the basic necessities and more advanced techniques around death-bed tax planning.

BBH Senior Advisor Ellen Perry discusses the complexities surrounding a liquidity event and covers ways to make the transition more successful.

In the feature article of this issue of Owner to Owner, we speak with Dan Phipps, CEO of Red River Foods, about how the company has approached global expansion, what it takes to ensure the highest-quality products, and where he feels the most excitement in the food industry.

We sit down with Adriano Barilla of Barilla Pasta and Brandon Farmer of CSC Sugar for a look at the process of joining (or not joining) the family business through the lens of the next generation.

In our spring Next Gen Spotlight, Caroline Flores sits down with Allie Doppelt of Michael Doppelt Diamond Company to talk about leaving a corporate job to join the family business, and why buying a diamond is more like building a long-term relationship than just purchasing jewelry.

We explore 10 important strategies for raising children to be responsible stewards of wealth. It is never too late to start!

Travis Dunn provides an overview of family business governance, including its definition and purpose, benefits, resource commitment, and steps to begin implementation.

BBH Managing Director Lewis Hart shares a three-pronged strategy for effectively managing your business’s liquidity during times of volatility and uncertainty.

Our Female Finance Firsts feature showcases the achievements of women who were pioneers in the finance and business fields.

In our winter Next Gen Spotlight, Mackenzie Dowling sits down with Christina Pardy, founder and CEO of Sh*t That I Knit, to talk about turning your side hustle into a full-time job and giving back to others all at the same time.

Taxable municipal bonds offer an excellent way to diversify broader taxable portfolios through high-quality, durable credits that frequently offer higher yields than comparably rated corporate debt.

Relationship Manager Laura Salibello discusses how breaking down a pay statement into six simple steps can help parents explain taxes to their children.

Ben Persofsky, head of the BBH Center for Family Business, share insights gleaned from recent BBH research on how family businesses can be inclusive in developing future leaders.

In this issue’s “By the Numbers,” we look at the significant impact of family-owned businesses in the world and their communities, as well as how they are measuring up on diversity and inclusion.

In “Five Questions,” we speak with Meghan Juday, chairman of IDEAL Industries, about leading the board as a fourth-generation family member, how she hopes to help other women succeed in similar roles and what she sees as the most important leadership quality.

In our fall Next Gen Spotlight, Mackenzie Dowling sits down with Michael Russell Jr. to talk about growing up in a family business and forging your own path.

We examine the criticality of intergenerational communication around wealth values. We discuss three steps for families to use in articulating, living, and communicating their essential values.

Dr. Marisa Porges, head of school at the Baldwin School, discusses how we can teach girls the skills they need to thrive in today’s workplace.

In “Five Questions,” Juliette Kayyem, national security expert and author, shares guidance on how we can better prepare ourselves to live in a world with more frequent disasters.

In the feature article of this issue of InvestorView, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons looks at investing in a perpetual state of uncertainty. He looks at the implications for asset allocation and investment implementation and in the end reminds us that price volatility is the friend of the patient and disciplined investor.

In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we speak with a nationally recognized healthcare and business leader, feature 22 women to watch in 2022 and look at trends in philanthropy, including shifts in how women give and international philanthropy.

In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we speak with PK Scheerle, R.N., former CEO of GIFTED Healthcare and CEO of NursesEverywhere, about the lessons learned on her path to entrepreneurship, her career-long advocacy of nurses and her latest venture focused on helping to educate the public about their rights to access nursing care.

We feature 22 women and share how 2022 is set to be a pivotal year in their professional journeys.

In this issue’s “By the Numbers,” we highlight the research of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and trends in women’s philanthropy, including women’s influence on household giving, the growing popularity of giving circles and the increase in giving to women and girls.

In “Five Questions,” we speak with Janine Zozaya of Amigos de Jesús (ADJ) about her work with the organization, current challenges and opportunities ADJ is facing and how philanthropists can think about making an impact.