February ADP private sector jobs report will be the highlight; the US growth outlook remains strong; Fed releases its Beige Book report; measures of inflation expectations in the US are showing a mixed picture
The US economy is gathering momentum in Q1; Democratic lawmakers are moving ahead with a relief package that does not contain a minimum wage provision; Senator Warren unveiled her proposal for a wealth tax
Established in 1985, the UCITS fund structure is two years older than Rick Astley’s hit “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Ever since, investors in Europe and beyond have never given up on UCITS. We explain with a selection of the "greatest hits" from UCITS funds.
All eyes are on the US bond market this week; the dollar is the missing piece of the reflation trade as it builds on its Friday turnround; this week offers Fed officials a final opportunity to hone their message to the markets; February ISM manufacturing PMI will be the data highlight
The ECB releases details of its bond-buying operations for last week; Germany reports February CPI; firm final eurozone February manufacturing PMI readings were reported
BOJ stand ready to maintain YCC ahead of the policy meeting March 18-19; RBA announced a substantial increase of its YCC efforts by increasing the amounts and maturities of its purchases; the drama comes ahead of the RBA meeting tomorrow; Caixin reported softer China manufacturing PM; IHong Kong’s Hang Seng Index is overhauling its weightings and composition; Korea reported firm February trade data; crypto currencies have had a wild ride over the last few sessions
The recent spate of consolidation in fund platforms in Europe is raising an important question for many asset managers: are they working with the right platform or have they spread themselves too thin?
The Fed’s nonchalance regarding rising yields is noteworthy; The ECB continues to jawbone rising yields; if actual bond purchases can’t stop yields from rising, mere jawboning will have little lasting impact; France and Spain gave us the first snapshots for February CPI; Japan data came in better than expected; BOJ Governor Kuroda stressed steady policy to parliament; Australia yields continued to rise despite RBA intervention; BOK also joined in the bond purchase action to stabilize rising yields; India reports Q4 GDP data
The main event will be Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will continue to roll out; the rise in US yields hasn’t yet had a significant impact on the corporate bond market, but outflows from high-yield ETFs are picking up
The main event will be Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will continue to roll out; the rise in US yields hasn’t yet had a significant impact on the corporate bond market, but outflows from high-yield ETFs are picking up
The main event will be Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony before the Senate Banking Committee; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will continue to roll out; the rise in US yields hasn’t yet had a significant impact on the corporate bond market, but outflows from high-yield ETFs are picking up
US Treasury yields continue to march higher, increasing concerns about the potential impact on other assets; we suspect the bond market is keeping a close eye in President Biden’s relief package; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will continue to roll out
•January retail sales data may have been a game-changer; really, data this week have been pretty much everything a dollar bull could ask for; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will continue to roll out; weekly jobless claims data will be watched closely; FOMC minutes are worth discussing
January retail sales data will be the US data highlight; January PPI data will also hold some interest; some cracks may be starting to appear; FOMC minutes will be released this afternoon; Canada reports January CPI
With the impeachment trial over, Congress turns its attention back to the stimulus package; the US curve continues to steepen to new highs; January retail sales data tomorrow will be key for the dollar’s near-term outlook; Fed manufacturing surveys for February will start to roll out
Keith Haberlin discusses learnings from the last year in his role as Head of Investment Operations, and how BBH’s platform is uniquely positioned to solve asset managers’ operating model challenges
Money market funds are an area under ongoing intense scrutiny ever since the 2008 global financial crisis. Delve into the SEC’s Ten Recommendations for U.S. Money Market Funds.
Weekly jobless claims data are worth discussing as they suggest labor market stress is ongoing; Treasury completed its sale of $126 bln in total coupon debt this week; the CBO forecasts a wider budget deficit for 2021
January CPI came in lower than expected; Treasury will sell $27 bln of 30-year bonds; weekly jobless claims data will be watched for signs of improvement
Reports suggest President Biden is likely to push through much of his aid proposal without Republican support; high yield corporate bonds are extending their rally; US Treasury will sell $58 bln of three-year notes
Brown Brothers Harriman and the New York Stock Exchange teamed up to create a general guide on exchange-traded fund (ETF) structures approved by the SEC.
The U.S. curve continues to steepen to new highs; market appetite will be tested this week with heavy UST supply; inflation expectations continue to rise in the U.S.
The Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (SFDR) is the important first, big step in a longer E.U. ESG journey to enshrine sustainability across the entire E.U. asset management sector. Lingering questions remain about many of the disclosure requirements and fund classification process as the March 10th deadline nears.
BBH Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner and Head of Investment Research Tom Martin review the markets and provide an update on our current portfolio positioning and priorities.
In this edition of In Focus, we provide a comprehensive list and breakdown of local law changes impacting tax rates, documentation, and market procedures, as well as newly ratified Double Taxation Avoidance Treaties (DTAT) and protocols that result in a tax rate impact to our clients.
The recent 2020 U.S. election results bring new reasons to contemplate significant legislation and policy changes that will shape industry growth trends for the next decade. Could private markets be a source for post-COVID recovery?
In Part 2 of our OnTheRegs Biden Administration blog, we will expand on specific areas of rulemaking we will likely see at the SEC and how U.S. Asset Managers will be impacted.
In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we kick off the new year with a focus on wellness, which is particularly important in the time of COVID-19 and all of its many implications for our daily lives.
January 20, 2021, President Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. We look at some of the factors in the new administration that are likely to affect asset management regulation.
In our feature article, we speak with Victoria Mars, the former chairman of Mars, about her career in the family business, how we can better navigate our personal and professional lives (hint: it’s all about life stages) and Mars’ focus on sustainability.
Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein, president and CEO of the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, describes the troubling trends in mental health in the wake of COVID-19 and provides a roadmap for thinking about productive coping mechanisms and how to support loved ones.
BBH Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast examines four reasons why people give to charity other than tax benefits – which research has shown are typically not the primary driver of charitable giving.
In our “By the Numbers” infographic, we look at mental health and wellness in the time of COVID-19, examining the impact of 2020 on our collective mental well-being, as well as some signs that there is hope on the horizon.
In “Five Questions,” we speak with BBH Partner Maroa Velez about her career, lessons learned throughout the journey and the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace.
In the latest FX Quarterly, our strategists highlight the key risks driving global economies, including the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the transition to a new administration in the U.S. We also provide our outlook on developed and emerging markets in Q1 2021.
In a year defined by uncertainty, ETF growth continued unabated. In this Exchange Thoughts article, we reflect on the major ETF themes of 2020 and highlight what to expect in 2021.
How can we continue to foster family togetherness in 2021? Ali Hutchinson and Laura Salibello share five resolutions to help your family stay connected this year.
Many industry commentators have marked ELTIF off as an EU policy failure. Recently, there has been several new ELTIF launches by major market players triggering lively industry debate about the future of ELTIFs, which may be more promising than before.
Not all same-sex couples are rushing to the altar after the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling. Many have questions about the financial and tax ramifications of the decision to get married. In this article, we discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks to a legal marriage from that perspective.
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.
Portfolio Manager, James Evans, provides an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Inflation-Indexed 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.
Co-Portfolio Managers, Andrew Hofer, Neil Hohmann and Paul Kunz provide an analysis of the investment environment and most recent quarter-end results of the Taxable 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.
Global asset management continued to evolve and stay resilient this year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we’ll look at some of the biggest shifts we have seen in 2020.
Ellen Perry, 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.
Unprecedented, resilient, and exhausting have all been words that have characterised this challenging year. While the long lasting effects of the pandemic on the global economy has yet to be determined, there is a feeling that we are moving into the next phase of the crisis with investors increasingly refocusing on the fundamentals of their investment decisions. We look at the key drivers in our 2021 Securities Lending Outlook.
In June 2020, authorities in China, Hong Kong, and Macau announced the launch of the Greater Bay Area Wealth Management Connect with the intent to facilitate cross-border investments for residents within the Greater Bay Area.
The events of 2020 have brought the major themes affecting asset managers into sharper focus -- supporting the investment process in turbulent markets, scaling and growing the business while keeping costs down, managing a globally diversified operating model with remote staff, and engaging more effectively with the digital revolution. These themes are leading mangers to consider what really differentiates their business and how to build the optimal operating model.
Recently, ESMA published its final report on guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and Retail Alternative Investment Funds. Read the guidelines here.
In this issue of Owner to Owner, we host a CEO roundtable, look at leadership through crisis and cover considerations for private business owners with private foundations.
Tom Martin, 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.
For the feature article of this issue, we brought together a group of CEOs in our ecosystem to discuss how they led their businesses throughout the year.
We continue to track the progress of the Irish Investment Limited Partnership Bill (ILP Bill) through its voyage, this week it took a couple of significant and most welcome policy steps towards its conclusion.
As the end of 2020 nears, we highlight year-end planning opportunities to consider in order to maximize your long-term goals, with your values at the forefront.
There remains both skeptics and widespread debate on how to achieve environmental goals as well as the pace of change as competing priorities remain. However, in the cacophony of 2020, it appears that in the sphere of asset management at least everyone broadly agrees that sustainability will remain a key driver for the foreseeable future.
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of the BBH Center for Women and Wealth, BBH hosted a conversation with: Anne-Marie Slaughter, the CEO of New America and the Bert G. Kerstetter '66 University Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, and Juliette Kayyem, Faculty Chair, Homeland Security Program, Harvard's Kennedy School, Former Asst. Secretary at DHS and CNN National Security Analyst.
NAV oversight, validation, and contingency plans for unexpected disruptive events had been a high priority of regulators long before the onset of the global pandemic. Now, the increasing new expectations from regulators is adding a layer of personal liability to those who help oversee NAV Production.
As we approach the conclusion of the Brexit transition period, several key regulatory areas remain uncertain. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently moved to make decisions which aim to fill in some of the remaining gaps on the Brexit regulatory puzzle.
Thanks to evolving regulatory policy in Europe and Hong Kong, more asset managers are considering adding unlisted share classes to their ETFs. We lay out the top considerations for launching unlisted share classes on existing ETFs.
Emotions are high as the presidential election nears. BBH Senior Advisor Ellen Perry provides suggestions for communicating with family and fostering togetherness during this intense election season.
BBH Senior Wealth Planner Kerri Mast covers considerations during election season for charities and board members as it relates to which political and election-related activities are permitted for charities, which are permitted within certain limits and which are prohibited altogether.
BBH Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner and Head of Investment Research Tom Martin review the markets and provide an update on our current portfolio positioning and priorities.
In this issue of InvestorView, we cover several topics related to the election, including potential implications, family dynamics during this time and considerations for charities, and provide an update on the market and our portfolio positioning.
In the feature article of this issue, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons speaks with several BBH experts about the various risks, opportunities and permutations of the election. The roundtable covers implications for several areas, including the economy and markets; estate, tax and wealth planning; corporate taxes, regulations and the general business environment; and portfolio structuring and capital allocation.
Brexit is certainly rising in minds of asset managers, regulators, and investors as we reach the impending conclusion of the transition period on 11.00 p.m. (GMT) on December, 31. Despite having certain contingencies and accommodations already in place, several uncertainties remain as the UK and EU continue to wrangle over a deal to govern their future relationship.
In the latest FX Quarterly, our strategists take a deep dive on the key risks driving global economies, including the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the upcoming US election. We also provide our outlook on developed and emerging markets in Q4 2020.
Len Fishman and John Harms of BBH Corporate Advisory & Banking discuss new guidance around change of ownership transactions involving entities with PPP loans.
In “Five Questions,” Jeannie Infante Sager, the director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute, discusses the importance of women’s giving, how women philanthropists have responded to COVID-19 and shifts she has seen in methods of giving during the pandemic.
In our “By the Numbers” infographic, we explore the enormous effect COVID-19 has had on women on the frontlines, at home and at work, as well as highlight a few silver linings to come out of the pandemic.
We speak with best-selling authors Eve Rodsky and Brigid Schulte about how families can live and work together with less tension, fairer division of labor and more leisure time.
In this edition, we speak with “Bones” creator Kathy Reichs about her journey from forensics to fiction, explore COVID-19’s dramatic impact on all aspects of women’s lives and cover the Democratic party’s tax proposal as we near the November election.
In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we speak with forensic scientist, best-selling author and “Bones” creator Kathy Reichs about her journey to crime fiction writing, how she continues to find inspiration 20 books later and the difference between writing for TV and writing a novel.
While investors look to the sustainability of their investment portfolios, asset managers must also look to the sustainability of their own business model and product offerings and ask themselves whether they are building walls or building windmills as the winds of change rise.
The new EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC6) introduces a host of provisions aimed at increasing tax efficacy and transparency. In this InFocus Q&A, we explore the key elements of DAC6.
Does private equity belong in defined contribution plans? Thanks to recent guidance from the SEC and DOL, 401(k) investors, for the first time, may be able to allocate capital to private equity. BBH recently discussed the opportunity for GPs and investors with Bill Kelly, CEO of CAIA.
With Brexit firmly back in the news headlines, it is worth revisiting this thorny subject and focus on the impact on asset managers and their respective products.
Access to market data is more central to the asset management business than ever before. Now, the costs that managers must pay to obtain this information is being brought to focus.
As our homes are now the center of work life, family life, leisure and virtual school, Adrienne Penta, executive director of the BBH Center for Women & Wealth, led a discussion with best-selling authors Eve Rodsky and Brigid Schulte on how to live and work together with less tension, fairer division of labor and more leisure time.
Alice Birnbaum, the head of business development for BBH Capital Partners, discusses how BBHCP identifies opportunities in the healthcare space, the benefits of its flexible investment mandate and its approach to co-investments.
As the November U.S. presidential election draws closer, Senior Wealth Planner Ross Bruch covers the Democratic party’s tax plan and discusses planning opportunities to consider before year-end.
The hallmark of a well-functioning anti-money laundering program (AML) is a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities. We explore how fund boards and asset managers can mitigate risk in an increasingly complex operating environment.
Adrian Whelan, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Intelligence at BBH, speaks with Danny Lawlor from Aquest about the Central Bank of Ireland’s (CBI) Delegate Oversight Consultation Paper (CP86) and the CBI’s CEO mock letter that has recently made waves in the industry.
In this issue of InvestorView, we discuss life after COVID-19, 2020 market volatility and investment strategies, hosting virtual meetings and how to create a charity.