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Wealth Management 101: The Hidden World of Private Banking

Tom Spencer

The financial services industry comprises firms that operate across a range of sectors: Asset & Wealth Management, Banking & Capital Markets, and Insurance. In simple terms, asset management firms are the ‘manufacturers’ of investment products (e.g., clients can purchase iShares on the RBC Wealth platform).

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Asset Management – Industry Overview (Part 1 of 4)

Tom Spencer

Well, asset managers aim to understand client investment objectives and invest client funds in a variety of financial products and asset classes. The asset management industry is a steward of money provided by individuals and institutions, and manages this money in order to meet the unique return objectives of each client.

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Mastering the Art of Leading Remote Work Teams

Rick Conlow

Now however, controversy about the productivity challenges of leading remote work teams confront organizational assumptions about its effectiveness. The Council on Foreign Relations shares global research on how productivity increases in remote work settings. Owl Labs date says they are 47% more productive. hours a week.

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Is Your Company Ready for the Rise of Smart Cities?

Harvard Business

Real estate developers are integrating automation systems, sensors, and mobility options into their properties. Telecom operators often provide the backbone communication networks required to run systems and applications. The implications of smarter cities loom especially large for the real estate industry.

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VC Stereotypes About Men and Women Aren’t Supported by Performance Data

Harvard Business

” “ He owns a big share of the company, and of course he wants to increase the production volume to raise the profitability and expand.” They seemed especially sensitive to situations where female entrepreneurs failed to meet their standards, however. ” “ He is looking for a company to buy. Risk-taking.

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business

This isn’t all that surprising given the level of innovation activity in these sectors, but directors operating in similarly disrupted sectors should take note. Just over one-fifth (22%) of boards operating in the IT and telecom industry sought tech expertise when filling their most recent board seat, higher than in any other industry.

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How Microsoft Used an Office Move to Boost Collaboration

Harvard Business

What type of office design is best for productivity and engagement? Beginning in the Spring of 2016, our workplace analytics group worked with commercial real estate company CBRE to calculate the cost savings associated with relocating a 1,200-person Microsoft engineering organization from five buildings into four other buildings.