Rebalancing and Recovery: The Slow, Risky Road to Global Growth

Structural shifts in the global economy suggest that the economic recovery is stalling, with the world entering a period of below-trend growth. This study looks at the major global markets and concludes that a sizable increase in global net savings will have a major impact on invested assets, thereby weighing on returns.

In collaboration with:   Roubini Global Economics
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   January 2013

Destination RIA: What to Expect and How to Prepare

This independent study provides wirehouse advisors with a thorough review of the independent registered investment advisor (RIA) model and sets expectations for the experience of working as an RIA. The study also helps raise the wirehouse advisor's comfort level with the decision to move toward the RIA model by providing real world illustrations of successful transition strategies.

In collaboration with:   FA Insight
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   September 2011

Policy and Prospects: Are Governments Tipping the Balance Toward Depression?

Three years have passed since the start of the financial crisis, yet asset managers still face volatile capital markets, stalling growth and continuing financial system risk, especially in the Eurozone. How did we get here? Why have extraordinary measures by governments and central banks failed to produce self-sustaining growth? What are the market and macro outlooks going forward?

In collaboration with:   Roubini Global Economics
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   September 2011

The Myth of GIPS: Money-Weighted Return for Client Performance Reporting

When measuring performance, results can differ depending on whether money-weighting or time-weighting is used. The time-weighted Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) are often viewed as an industry best practice. As a result, GIPS are often applied to all business models. However, money-weighting may actually be the more appropriate way to accurately measure performance. The Myths of GIPS addresses the value (and limitations) of time-weighted performance measurement and offers insight into tailoring reporting methods to better serve clients.

Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   September 2011

VIDEO: Practice Management - Accelerating Growth and Efficiency

Brian Shea, Pershing's CEO, and Caroline O'Connell, Head of Pershing's Global Marketing, Planning and Product Solutions group, discuss how the right approach to practice management enables financial services firms grow their businesses, optimize human capital, maximize operational efficiency and manage risk.

Authors:   Brian Shea, Caroline O'Connell
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   July 2011

Asset Consolidation: Your Path to Greater Growth and Efficiency

Pershing LLC, in conjunction with FA Insight, a consulting and research firm that works exclusively within the financial services industry, has developed a study that re-examines some of the traditional business practices of an investment professional. It also highlights new technology and efficiency solutions that can help boost productivity, profitability, growth and value. The findings provide a strong argument to encourage investment professionals to analyze their current business practices and to invest the time to fully understand the benefits of conducting business via a consolidated brokerage platform.

In collaboration with:   FA Insight
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   July 2011

States and Sovereigns: Eurozone and U.S. State Debt Woes

Today, asset managers are gauging the potential consequences of ballooning debt in two diverse markets: U.S. states and the peripheral members of the Eurozone that include Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Spain and, to a lesser extent, Italy. In both cases, governments struggle with debt issued in currencies they do not control. This eliminates devaluation as a solution and raises the specter of potential restructuring. Do U.S. states and Eurozone nations present similar risks?

In collaboration with:   Roubini Global Economics
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   April 2011

Human Capitalist

Reprinted with the permission of Investment Advisor Magazine

At Pershing Advisor Solutions, the emphasis is on putting the right people in the right spots to serve high-end advisors. Read more about this successful approach in the March Investment Advisor cover story featuring Pershing Advisor Solutions' CEO, Mark Tibergien.

Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   March 2011

Race for Top Talent II

Attracting, retaining and developing investment professionals is critical to the success of any broker-dealer. With the right approach every broker-dealer has an opportunity to attract and retain productive investment professionals and boost the firm's profits and growth.

In collaboration with:   FA Insight
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   February 2011

European Equities - Advent of the Virtual Investment Bank

A new independent study published by Pershing Limited and Investance UK investigates the changing service provider landscape and considers the impact these changes and the tightening regulatory climate will have on the European investment banking industry. The white paper offers an in-depth analysis of the drivers for outsourcing different components of the investment banking supply chain, with particular emphasis on research, execution and post trade services.

In collaboration with:   Investance
Business:   Pershing
Publication date:   January 2011