Simple Man’s Macro View of the World

Nov 30, 2014

I received an interesting email the Wednesday before Thanksgiving from Steen Jakobsen, chief economist for Saxo bank, regarding his macro picture of the world.I purposely delayed posting it until now so more would see it than during a holiday-truncated week.From Steen … Simple Man’s View One Trading View: Fixed income will outperform all assets. US…

China’s deposit guarantee is really the opposite

Nov 30, 2014

A long-awaited plan to protect bank savings could have strange effects in a system where citizens believe the state stands behind almost everything. Those with wealth above the guaranteed limit may…

Wealthy Investors Want More Private Equity

Nov 30, 2014

While the affluent population has always invested in privately held firms, interest in private equity as an asset class has surged in recent years prompting a commensurate response from the financial community. The range of opportunities available today to private investors is growing and includes from direct investments, funds, angel groups and ever…

Family Offices Are Successful Middle-Market Investors

Nov 30, 2014

Directly investing in small and middle-market companies is becoming more appealing to family offices. While many still commit monies to private equity and venture capital funds, there is a strong and growing interest in doing direct deals. While some of these are “club deals,” the majority of direct investment opportunities are brought to…

Getting The Most From A High-Dollar Divorce

Nov 30, 2014

Divorce is almost always an emotionally taxing experience. Divorces that involve millions (or billions) of dollars have an added level of intensity and drama. It’s not uncommon for the parties in a divorce to act in irrational ways that may be counter to their own best interests or to make simple financial errors that can cost them dearly in th…

The BIC Top 50

Nov 30, 2014

Our Top 50 list isn’t just a consideration of who has the highest assets under management. Instead, we strive to show the well-rounded advisors who excel in all aspects of the job.

The BIC Top 50

Nov 30, 2014

Our Top 50 list isn’t just a consideration of who has the highest assets under management. Instead, we strive to show the well-rounded advisors who excel in all aspects of the job.

World Being Driven By Madness Of Western Central Planners

Nov 30, 2014

On the heels of the defeat of the Swiss Gold Initiative, today a 40-year market veteran sent King World News a powerful piece discussing the unprecedented events we are witnessing in the gold, silver, and oil markets as well as what investors should be doing in this dangerous environment. Below is what Robert Fitzwilson, founder of The Portola Group…