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C-Suite Talks: Bill Browder
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Were it a work of fiction, Bill Browder’s story would stretch the bounds of credibility well beyond the breaking point. But as it happens, it’s all true: The scion of American communist royalty, he became a devout capitalist… READ MORE ›

Humans vs. Machines: The Stress Management Edge
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Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days
When our momma sang us to sleep but now we’re stressed… READ MORE ›

George Friedman’s Eyes Are on Germany
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George Friedman will be watching how one last piece of the global financial crisis plays out very carefully.

George Friedman Guides Investors through Geopolitics
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George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, is acknowledged as one of the world’s most able guides of both political science and geopolitics.

The Next Stage for Robo-Advisers
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Randy Cass, CFA, thinks that the legacy of robo advisors will mean dramatic changes for the investment industry’s future.

Brexit Britain: Heading for a Variant of the Norwegian Model?
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No country has ever left the European Union, and investment professionals are wondering whether the Brexit outcome will resemble a Norway model, a Swiss model, or something else entirely.

Five Themes Shaping the Future for Financial Professionals
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Virginie Maisonneuve, CFA, sees an explosive combination of forces at work on the investment industry, and has ideas for addressing them.

Muhammad Yunus on Merging Charity with a Business Engine
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Muhammad Yunus says that empowering entrepreneurs can create social businesses to eliminate poverty.

Tomas Sedlacek at the Intersection of Economic Choices and Moral Values
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Tomas Sedlacek discusses economics with a view that stands between practicality and politics, at the boundary between quantitative and qualitative.

Gleanings from Brexit: Recommended Links
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A deeper understanding of the tensions that have driven ongoing clashes will be essential for investment professionals looking to adapt their approach to the global economy.