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  • May
    10
    2013

    Podcast: May 2013 Federal Open Market Committee

    A complete 180-degree turn is the sentiment of recent comments from both individuals within the FOMC and market pundits. Earlier in the year, there were discussions about the possibility of an earlier-than-expected halt to the current quantitative easing measures or, at a minimum, a scaling back of security purchase program that the FOMC is currently involved in. At this point, we maintain the view that the economy will continue to grow, but at the current tepid pace.

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  • May
    10
    2013

    Podcast: April 2013 Payroll Report

    The labor market continues to face multiple headwinds as we move into the second quarter. Budget cuts, tax increases and general softening of economic data all have the potential to weigh down growth. In this environment, companies are likely to scale back their hiring initiatives until they get a better feel for the economic landscape. April’s labor data should provide reason to believe that the sector is growing. The problem is not growth; it’s the pace of growth.

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  • May
    10
    2013

    April 2013 Market and Performance Commentary

    Japan hit the headlines by announcing dramatic quantitative-easing initiatives. Global equity and fixed-income markets both experienced gains, although equities maintained their edge. The appetite for risk continued within fixed income, favoring emerging-market debt and high-yield bonds.

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  • May
    9
    2013

    The Generation Gap

    SEI Private Wealth Management's survey of wealthy Gen-X investors raises a number of flags about effective succession planning and wealth transfer among ultra-high-net-worth investors.

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  • May
    9
    2013

    Competing with Steve Jobs

    When it comes to innovation, the wealth management industry lags behind transformative areas like consumer electronics and telecommunications. But how much innovation and what kind are important to wealthy investors? SEI asked them directly.

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