Alternatives Fundraising from Retail Investors on Track to Reach $115B in 2024
Wealth Management
JULY 24, 2024
Robert A. Stanger & Co. raised its forecast for the year after strong inflows during the first half of 2024.
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New Home Sales Decrease to 617,000 Annual Rate in June; Median New Home Price is Down 9% from the Peak
Calculated Risk
JULY 24, 2024
Today, in the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter: New Home Sales Decrease to 617,000 Annual Rate in June Brief excerpt: The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 617 thousand. The previous three months were revised up sharply, combined. The next graph shows new home sales for 2023 and 2024 by month (Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate).
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IRS Collects More than $1B in Past-Due Taxes from the Ultra-Wealthy
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JULY 24, 2024
The agency continues to ramp up its enforcement efforts.
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Data Talks, CFOs Listen: Why Analytics Is The Key To Better Spend Management
Speaker: Claire Grosjean
Finance teams are drowning in data—but is it actually helping them spend smarter? Without the right approach, excess spending, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities continue to drain profitability. While analytics offers powerful insights, financial intelligence requires more than just numbers—it takes the right blend of automation, strategy, and human expertise.
Focused on the Future: Liz Nesvold on Why M&A Is Not a Business Strategy
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Emigrant Partners' Liz Nesvold details the three areas firms need to focus on to ensure future success.
At The Money: Behavior Beats Intelligence
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JULY 24, 2024
At The Money: Behavior Beats Intelligence (July 24, 2024) We focus most of our investing efforts on information and knowledge. But is that where we generate the highest ROI? As it turns out, managing your behavior has a much greater impact on your returns than does any single data point. Full transcript below : ~~~ About this week’s guest: Morgan Housel is a partner at the Collaborative Fund and author of “ The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.
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IRS Releases Final Regs on Required Minimum Distributions
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New Home Sales Decrease to 617,000 Annual Rate in June
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JULY 24, 2024
The Census Bureau reports New Home Sales in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 617 thousand. The previous three months were revised up sharply, combined. Sales of new single-family houses in June 2024 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 617,000 , according to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
401(k) Real Talk Episode 115: July 24, 2024
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JULY 24, 2024
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Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
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When the original SECURE Act was passed in December 2019, it brought sweeping changes to the post-death tax treatment of qualified retirement accounts. One of the biggest changes was to eliminate the prior "stretch" treatment of post-death distributions for most non-spouse beneficiaries, who are now subject to the so-called 10-Year Rule requiring beneficiaries to fully distribute inherited retirement accounts by the end of the 10th year following the original account owner's death.
To Guarantee or Not Guarantee: That’s the Question
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JULY 24, 2024
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AIA: Architecture Billings Declined in June; Multi-family Billings Declined for 23rd Consecutive Month
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JULY 24, 2024
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The Power of Teaming
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Are Robots Replacing You? Keeping Humans in the Loop in Automated Environments
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As businesses increasingly adopt automation, finance leaders must navigate the delicate balance between technology and human expertise. This webinar explores the critical role of human oversight in accounts payable (AP) automation and how a people-centric approach can drive better financial performance. Join us for an insightful discussion on how integrating human expertise into automated workflows enhances decision-making, reduces fraud risks, strengthens vendor relationships, and accelerates R
MBA: Mortgage Applications Decreased in Weekly Survey
Calculated Risk
JULY 24, 2024
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 2.2 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Applications Survey for the week ending July 19, 2024. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 2.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Unique Assets: An Often-Overlooked Strategy for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients
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Calculated Risk
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US Spot-Ether ETFs Exceed $100M Net Inflow in Debut
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Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
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Animal Spirits: Living the Dream
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401(k) Real Talk Transcript for July 24, 2024
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Transcript of Episode 115 of 401(k) Real Talk.
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Scott Hanson and Pat McClain on Secrets to 30 Years of Partnership and Growing Allworth Financial to $20 Billion in AUM
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The cyberthreat landscape of the 2024 Olympics
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As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw near, in the digital arena, a different kind of competition unfolds—the race to secure the Games against cyberthreats.
Why “Behavioral Style” Matters in the Workplace
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US Spot-Ether ETFs Exceed $100 Million Net Inflow in Debut
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Bitcoin's price reached their highest level in over a month this past week. BTC is currently up ~49% year to date. Here's the latest charts on three of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share through 7/23/24.
Two-Year Treasuries See Record Investor Demand at Auction
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Next-Level Fraud Prevention: Strategies for Today’s Threat Landscape
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Fraud is a battle that every organization must face – it’s no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Every organization is a potential target for fraud, and the finance department is often the bullseye. From cleverly disguised emails to fraudulent payment requests, the tactics of cybercriminals are advancing rapidly. Drawing insights from real-world cases and industry expertise, we’ll explore the vulnerabilities in your processes and how to fortify them effectively.
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