How is an automation crusade in depositary services arming leaders with the tools to reduce complexity and manually intensive processes in alternatives investing? We explore new technologies that are underpinning this efficiency revolution and their potential to transform the industry.
In this series, we explore how automation can enable firms to scale by giving technology toolsets to subject matter experts to develop use cases for the low volume, non-standardized servicing activities.
BBH hosted a webinar of cross-border fund experts to discuss the potential of the Latin American market and provide guidance on the best ways to market and distribute to local investors.
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.
Industry practitioners recently met virtually and in-person at alternative investment conferences in London, Luxembourg and New York to exchange views on private markets. BBH alternative fund services specialists attended these events. Hit the play button to hear more and read the full report to find out what will drive growth.
In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we explore leadership, mentoring and life lessons from a wide range of perspectives. Whether you’re a parent hoping to raise children to be responsible with wealth, an executive leading a diverse team, a young person starting out or an engaged philanthropist learning from the past, we believe you’ll find important and helpful insight in this issue.
In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, Adrienne Penta, Executive Director of the Center for Women & Wealth, explores ten important strategies for raising children to be responsible stewards of wealth. It is never too late to start!
In this issue’s “By the Numbers,” we explore the continued increase in women’s control of wealth globally including the social and economic trends that are contributing to these numbers.
Adrienne Penta, Executive Director of the Center for Women & Wealth, sat down with Suzanne Brenner, BBH Partner and Chief Investment Officer, and Justin Reed, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, for a candid and insightful conversation on creating a diverse team with an inclusive culture. They explore how and why that may lead to better outcomes for our clients.
Wealth Planning Associate Lindsay Hodgkins outlines considerations and steps young adults could consider in order to begin the estate planning process.
Senior Wealth Planner and Director of Philanthropic Advisory, Kerri Mast, recently spoke with Dr. Tyrone McKinley Freeman about his research on Madame CJ Walker, America’s first self-made woman millionaire. They explore her approach to charitable giving, activism, social service provisions, and how we might better foster equity and inclusion in grantmaking.
In Five Questions, we speak with JoAnn Hanson, President of the Church Investment Group, about the organization’s interest in sustainable investing as well as her lessons for young people.
Now in its second edition, this guide by BBH and K&L Gates assesses regulatory, business, and operational considerations for converting a mutual fund to an ETF and presents a case study of a recent switch.
Portfolio Managers, Michael Keller and Nicholas Haffenreffer discuss how the U.S. Large Cap Equity portfolio companies performed over the most recent month-end.
A plan to reform the international tax system and charge multinational enterprises a minimum tax rate has taken a significant step forward with its endorsement by OECD and G20 countries. BBH’s Global Tax Services highlights what clients need to know.
BBH hosted a webinar of cross-border fund experts to discuss the potential of the German market and provide guidance on the best ways to market and distribute to local investors.
The new messaging standard could unlock richer data sets across cash and payments transactions. BBH’s Shruti Aggarwal and John Wallis set out what firms should consider in their migration plan.
Brown Brothers Harriman and PolySign, Inc. explore the potential of tokenization to transform financial services. We take a deep dive into how the ability of technology to deliver on its promise of automation, liquidity and transparency will require interoperability between traditional service providers and digital players to bring benefits to investors.
The conversion of European mutual funds into ETFs is gathering pace. Deirdre McIlvenna of the Maples Group, and BBH’s Antonette Kleiser discuss the drivers of this trend and key considerations for asset managers.
Amid new rules for cross-border funds in Europe, BBH’s Killian Lonergan sets out the gamechangers for distribution and how fund managers are partnering with external providers in their distribution efforts
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.
Patience is a hallmark of our investment process. Read on to learn how delayed- delivery municipal bonds offer attractive return potential… you just have to wait for it.
In the feature article of this issue of InvestorView, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons discusses the threat of inflation as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
InvestorView looks at the threat of inflation in the post-pandemic economy, discusses our approach to asset allocation and examines the estate administration landscape.
In this edition of InFocus, we answer some frequently asked questions related to new rules that certain Cayman entities must comply with in order to meet obligations under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS).
BBH Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner and Deputy Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed review the markets and provide an update on our current portfolio positioning and priorities.
Floating-rate loans are offering better value than high yield bonds due to similar yields, protection from interest-rate risk, and the benefits of being a secured lender. Converging features of loans and bonds argue for more opportunistic loan strategies that can focus on the most attractive values from both market segments. To learn more about the value in the loan market and the convergence in high yield, please read on.
This issue of Women & Wealth Magazine focuses on sustainability – both personal and global. We speak with the co-founders of Sakara Life about building a successful plant-based meal delivery business, explore how to build and maintain personal resilience, share insights on engaging the next generation in philanthropy and take a look at the sustainable clothing industry.
In the feature article of this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we speak with Danielle Duboise and Whitney Tingle, co-founders and co-CEOs of Sakara Life, who started the company with $700. Now, Sakara Life has delivered millions of organic plant-based meals nationwide, enabling customers to transform their lives through the power of food as medicine.
Struggling is not bad! We recently spoke with Karen Reivich, Ph.D., who talks about the how and why of regularly flexing and exercising your resilience skills, particularly during challenging times.
BBH Partner Kathryn George and Senior Wealth Planner and Director of Philanthropic Advisory Kerri Mast discuss how to best approach engaging the next generation in family giving – and some strategies for when it doesn’t go as you expected.
We speak with Trina Assur, co-founder of The Phoenix Brand, about what inspired her to launch the sustainable clothing line, the challenges of starting a business at the onset of COVID-19 and the importance of remaining true to your values and mission in a growing space.
We speak with Drew Lichter, vice president of corporate strategy and development at Mobius Risk Group, about the advantages of using financial instruments and market strategies to hedge against commodity price risk.
Owner to Owner examines issues around growth, liquidity and control in private business ownership, speaks with a 110-year-old family business and examines lessons for the intersection of business, personal values and philanthropy.
Tom Martin, Matt Sweetser 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.
We examine the story of Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first female self-made millionaire and a Black woman, which offers some useful lessons for the intersection of business, personal values and philanthropy.
More and more asset managers are reviewing operational functions like Currency Hedging and reassessing how they are managing their programs following some of the highest market volatility in years. Here, we explain some critical aspects for consideration.
Asset Managers face different challenges and have varying experiences and views when evaluating their current FX process/program. Below are some common misperceptions we’ve heard from our clients and prospects as they are about to embark on this review.
A growing number of ETF issuers are turning to securities lending programs as a way to increase revenue, mitigate costs, and counteract downward pressure on fees. In this Exchange Thoughts article, we explore the pivotal role ETFs are playing in the securities lending market.
As part of a research engagement between BBH & Fidelity Digital Assets, our latest piece is a first step toward exploring the feasibility & practical considerations of digital asset sub-custody as well as other potentially viable operating models.
The ability to easily “passport” funds across E.U. borders is a great attraction for asset managers. Here, we discuss the regulations of European Passporting and some of the obstacles that are no longer in the way.
In this issue of Women & Wealth Magazine, we focus on women who are having an impact through the communities in which they work, the businesses they operate and the philanthropic endeavors they pursue.
In our feature article, we speak with Chime Solutions Co-Founder and COO Shelly Wilson about the company’s mission and vision, the impact the business is having in the communities in which it operates and what’s next following tremendous momentum over the past year.
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.
These inspiring women have demonstrated their power as models of female leadership and innovative entrepreneurs and are having outsized impact in their fields.
In “Five Questions,” we speak with Dr. Joanne Santomauro, founder and CEO of Ancillare, about the work her company has been doing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, leadership during crisis and what the business is doing to support advancements in women’s healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
A recap of the recent InvestOps Virtual Boardroom 2021 conference, which brought together executives from firms with a wide variety of investment strategies, operating models and assets under management.
In the latest FX Quarterly, our strategists explore the upbeat global economic outlook as the U.S. eyes a return to normalcy. We also provide our outlook on developed and emerging markets in Q2 2021.
In 2020, sustainable and ESG funds took in a record $51 billion of capital, continuing a strong trend of asset growth. We at BBH have not rushed to launch a specific ESG product, but we appreciate the role that ESG factors played in helping protect client capital during last year's turmoil. To learn more about how our ESG integration helps us manage risk, please read on.
Senior Wealth Planners Ali Hutchinson and Stacia Kroetz look at potential changes to the tax code under the Biden administration and explore tax planning considerations most relevant to our readers this year.
In the feature article of this issue, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons reflects on the economy and markets since the onset of COVID-19 and looks ahead at what is to come as the light at the end of the tunnel grows brighter.
Deputy Chief Investment Officer Justin Reed and Head of Investment Research Tom Martin discuss market timing. They explore 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.
In this issue of InvestorView, we look at the markets and economy in 2021, examine the pitfalls of market timing and explore potential changes to the tax code under the Biden administration.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 “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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
In the feature article of this issue of InvestorView, BBH Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons reflects on lessons we are learning during the COVID-19 crisis, what aspects will have a lasting effect on our homes, offices and schools and what life after COVID-19 may look like.
Jeff Hakala and Jerry Hakala – Co-Chief Investment Officers at Clarkston Capital Partners – discuss some current prevailing arguments against small-cap investing, the approach’s structural advantages and Clarkston’s unique approach that aims to exploit those advantages to uncover investment opportunities.
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 Q3 2020.
Chief Investment Officer Suzanne Brenner and Senior Investment Analyst Tom Martin reflect on market volatility over the first half of 2020 and assess the current state.
Securities lending demand faced unprecedented challenges in the first half of 2020. Despite the market turbulence, we remain cautiously optimistic, even as the election cycle ramps up in the U.S. Here we look back at the first half of 2020 and explore some of the possible outcomes for the second half of the year.
In the feature article of this issue of Owner to Owner, Jon Rennert, CEO of ZOLL Medical, shares how ZOLL was able to quickly ramp up ventilator production to help fight COVID-19, what the future of the office may look like and leadership through crisis.
In the third quarter 2020 issue of Owner to Owner, we explore communication, management and governance during a crisis and personal risk tolerance as the world continues to change as a result of COVID-19.
Throughout the first half 2020, equity markets experienced notable volatility. Chief Investment Strategist Scott Clemons reflects on this activity and comments on expectations for the second half of the year.
Due to COVID-19, many have found themselves settled in places other than their typical residences. Senior Wealth Planner Karin Prangley explores the tax implications.
John Secor and Ajit George of our Corporate Advisory & Banking group share how businesses can take advantage of the opportunities created by COVID-19’s disruptions and continue to innovate.
The implementation of the Settlement Discipline Regime of CSDR is scheduled for February 2021. Globally, firms continue to progress toward operational readiness. We are committed to helping our clients successfully prepare. Here, we provide responses to questions specifically related to Securities Lending that our clients and industry participants are asking. Please also visit our CSDR Guide.
Phillip Ross, Kyle Gordon and Eli Perlmutter of BBH Corporate Advisory & Banking explore the Main Street Lending Program and break down the notable components for business owners to consider following recent updates.
Len Fishman, Phil Ross and Eli Perlmutter of BBH Corporate Advisory & Banking break down key changes to PPP loans under the newly signed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.
BBH Partner Kathryn George and BBH Senior Advisor Ellen Perry share a few steps you can take to manage through these trying times and support peers, family and friends.
