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Net Worth Optimization: A New Era of Personalized Risk Optimization

From mean variance optimization to net worth optimization. We no longer need to ask which is more important, the client’s attitude toward risk or the client’s capacity to take on risk.

Year of Shifting Sands: Reflections on the 2024 Global IPO Market

The dynamics of global capital flows are shifting. While the overall IPO market contracted last year, a closer look paints a more nuanced picture.

Book Review: Buffett’s Early Investments

This book digs into Buffett’s pre-Berkshire investments. The result is a fresh look into the origins of his investment approach.

The Alternative View: 401(k) Plans Are Better off Without Private Investments

The debate over the inclusion of private investments in 401(k) plans is a hot topic. Are DC plans better off without them?

ML Models Need Better Training Data: The GenAI Solution

As complex ML models become more prevalent in investment management, their tendency to overfit to specific historical conditions poses a growing risk to investment outcomes.

6 Reasons to Avoid Hedge Funds

Financial success depends on disciplined saving and investing, not fancy investment products and high returns.

Decades in a Week: Germany’s Fiscal Breakthrough and Its Global Impact

Does Germany's massive fiscal package mark the beginning of a lasting regime change or just another chapter in market volatility?

Are You Investing in a Fad or a Future Market Leader?

By classifying products into commodity, luxury, or hybrid models, investors can identify durable competitive advantages.

How Do Shareholder Loans and Intangible Assets Impact PE Financials?

Investment professionals must carefully consider how shareholder loans and intangible assets influence financial ratios, as these factors materially shape the post-buyout financial landscape.

Modeling Climate Risk in a Changing World

Modeling climate risk remains one of the most challenging endeavors in risk management today.