North America
ANALYSIS: The US economy is making wealth managers earn their money
The United States accounts for around half of the global equities index so whether you like the asset class or not you can never ignore it, or eliminate it from a portfolio.
Macro Views | 16 Feb 16
Cash balances hit 15-year high as investors turn cautious
Investors are turning more cautious in the face of the turmoil in the financial markets this year, according to the latest Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) Fund Manager Survey, with average cash balances up at their highest weighting since November 2001.
L&G expands US pension risk transfer business
Legal & General has entered into a second US pension risk transfer deal with a buy-out of around $65m (£44.9m, €57.7m) in pension liabilities.
North America | 9 Feb 16
US expats should keep citizenship despite FATCA, says deVere
American expats should not renounce their citizenship because of FATCA without considering all of their options, according to Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group.
Investment | 5 Feb 16
Millennials reluctant investors in the economic recovery
Eight out of 10 wealthy investors across the Americas believes the economic recovery has met or exceeded expectations but remain hesitant to invest, with Millennials the most conflicted.