As stocks plummet and recession fears grow, there’s one silver lining worth highlighting: the increasing value of your home, if you own one. A home is a fundamental necessity for survival, stocks are not. So, the government sacrificing your stock portfolio to strengthen or preserve your housing situation can be seen as a net benefit. … Read more
Catastrophe bonds are once again showing their value as a source of portfolio stability, with specialist cat bond fund managers Plenum Investments and Icosa Investments AG highlighting the sector’s calm performance despite growing volatility in broader financial markets tied to U.S. tariff tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty.In separate updates, both Plenum Investments and Icosa Investments AG … Read more
At Artemis’ ILS NYC 2025 conference, which took place in February, a panel of leading industry voices examined how the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market is responding to a higher-risk world, while maintaining performance and attracting institutional capital.The panel discussion was moderated by Lorenzo Volpi, Deputy CEO and Managing Partner, Leadenhall Capital Partners LLP. He was … Read more
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Current Money Market Rates As of today, the highest money market rate is 4.89%, compared to a national average rate of 0.53%, according to Curinos. Here are today’s money market account rates: Average Money … Read more
For many financial advisors, a core part of the retirement planning process involves simulating whether the client’s assets will last through retirement. Traditionally, these simulations take the form of either Monte Carlo analyses – showing the percentage of simulated outcomes in which the client finishes with assets remaining – or stress tests that assess plan … Read more