A discussion with author and executive leadership coach Michael J. Gelb, who talks about his book “How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day” and how some of the same principles behind da Vinci’s genius can be applied to investing. From some of the ways that you can boost your…
By Patrick Henry, Tania Lynn Taylor & Krissy Davis of Deloitte At investment management firms, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed areas that could be improved. Learn how active investment managers can use digital and advanced technologies to become more responsive and resilient. Key findings Active managers should be up to date with market actions and…
By Yelena Maleyev, Associate Economist, Grant Thornton New home sales, which record a sale at the contract signing, came in at an annualized rate of 676,000 in May. That’s an increase of 16.6% from April and 12.7% from May 2019. April sales were revised down by 43,000, meaning sales fell for three months in a…
By Diane Swonk, chief economist, Grant Thornton Durable goods orders surged nearly 16% in May after contracting more than 18% in April. A 27.5% jump in vehicle orders drove those gains. Primary and fabricated metals orders were not too far behind. Vehicle sales came back rapidly after dipping during the lockdown. Wealthy households were able…
A conversation regarding the content of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association’s new Flagship Paper, “The Next Decade of Alternative Investments, From Adolescence to Responsible Citizenship.” Written by CAIA’s Curriculum and Content Team, the paper reviews the rise of alternative investments, the current state of these strategies and gives insight regarding expectations for the…
An in-depth webinar regarding new capital allocation strategies in the pandemic era featuring Erika Karp, Founder & CEO of Cornerstone Capital and Michael Kraten, PhD, Professor of Accounting at Houston Baptist University. Topics discussed include: How “pandemic risk” has entered the lexicon, and how it impacts the long term valuation potential of investment opportunities. How investment…
By Diane Swonk, chief economist, Grant Thornton There are two kinds of changes that economists watch: Cyclical changes, which play out quickly, over as little as a few month’s time; and, Structural or secular changes, which can take years (or decades) to form and work their way through the economy. COVID-19 has laid bare many…
-By Diane Swonk, Grant Thornton The U.S. economy is at a proverbial fork in the road. Either we tame the COVID-19 virus and provide more support for households and firms ravaged by the humanitarian and economic effects, or we will suffer a deeper and longer recession. The push to reopen states before the pace of…
-By Baker Tilly COVID-19 has made an impact on all of our lives, and has changed what we have viewed as “the normal.” This includes our daily routines, where we spend our workdays and how businesses operate daily. The impact of working from home has been significantly assessed over the past few weeks. Some studies…
-By Grant Thornton Playing a critical strategic advisor role in the pandemic and beyond The COVID-19 pandemic has created obvious short-term implications and many anticipated long-term implications. Asset management organizations are at the center of this disruption and are uniquely positioned to help working individuals, retirees, pension funds, governments and other institutions navigate global market…
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