1. Warnings and worries haunt best-read views of 2024
Reuters Breakingviews
This comprehensive analysis reflects on the financial landscape of 2024, highlighting investor apprehensions despite market growth. Key topics include potential eurozone crises, large-cap stock volatility, the unwinding of Japan’s carry trade, and the enduring relevance of George Soros’ warnings on U.S. debt. The article also delves into geopolitical tensions affecting Taiwan’s tech industry and the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the U.S. presidency.
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2. Understanding the wealth management industry
The Wall Street Journal
This webinar, featuring Joe Laurenzano and Shawn Moore, provides insights into the wealth management sector. It discusses the impact of technology on finance, the importance of personal skills in a digital age, and the future of financial advising amidst the rise of AI and digital currencies.
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3. Vanguard goes deep on financial advice
Barron’s
This article covers Vanguard’s strategic move to expand its advice and wealth management division under Joanna Rotenberg’s leadership. It also touches on broader industry trends, including stock market predictions for 2025, the significance of long-term care planning, and regulatory actions affecting major financial institutions.
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4. Top most read articles in 2022 and the three big themes they reveal
Environmental Finance
This piece identifies the most-read articles in sustainable finance for 2022, highlighting themes such as the evolution of sustainable bonds, controversies surrounding the EU’s taxonomy on gas and nuclear energy, and the emergence of biodiversity credits. It underscores the growing investor interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations.
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5. Too much finance
Wikipedia
Summarising a scholarly paper by Jean-Louis Arcand, Enrico Berkes, and Ugo Panizza, this article explores the concept that beyond a certain point, an expanding financial sector may hinder economic growth. The paper’s findings have been influential, sparking discussions in major media outlets about the optimal size of the financial industry.
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