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Library » Converge, Volume 16: Are you falling in the “average participant” trap?
January 31, 2018 | Retirement Plans
Behavioral finance helped retirement experts understand that everyone, including participants, sometimes behave irrationally. Investment practices is one of the best examples. Most people fear loss more than they delight in gain—and as a result, they invest too conservatively even though they …
Library » Converge, Volume 16: Three Reasons Plan Sponsors are Considering CITs – or Should Be
January 31, 2018 | Retirement Plans
In a recent survey of retirement plan sponsors and advisors, Manning & Napier found 60% of employers would consider offering a Collective Investment Trust (CIT) or other alternative investment vehicle to a mutual fund if it has the same objective, but lower fees in order to reduce their …
Financial Planning » What Individuals and Business Owners Need to Know about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
January 29, 2018 | Wealth Management
When the formal tax reform process began during the second half of 2017 - and even back in 2016 when President Trump campaigned on the importance of tax reform - key goals were to simplify the tax code, eliminate certain unpopular taxes, reduce taxes for the middle class, and significantly reduce …
Endowments & Foundations » Tax Reform’s Impact on Non-Profits, Endowments, and Foundations
January 26, 2018 | Wealth Management
The uncertainty surrounding tax reform in 2017 left many non-profits trying to gauge the impact it would have on charitable giving. With The Tax Cuts and Job Acts passed in late 2017, there is now more clarity on how non-profits, endowments, and foundations will need to adjust fundraising …
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InstitutionalLibrary » Fourth Quarter 2017 International Perspective
January 25, 2018 | International Markets
Quarterly Market Review Global equity markets ended 2017 on a strong note, up nearly 6% for the fourth quarter and 24% for the year. Performance was broadly positive, with both developed and emerging markets turning in strong double-digit returns for the 12-month period. Emerging market equities …
Markets & Economy » Implications of the Federal Government Shutdown
January 22, 2018 | Market Commentary
Early Saturday morning, after Senate lawmakers failed to pass a short-term funding bill, the U.S. federal government began a shutdown of all non-essential services in the first federal government shutdown since October 2013. To reopen the government, the Senate needs a 60 vote supermajority, …
Markets & Economy » Retail Fights Back
January 19, 2018 | Market Commentary
Amazon gets all the headlines and for good reason; the online retailer is a juggernaut and has so far disrupted nearly every corner of retail. Its subscription service, Amazon Prime, is growing by millions of people each year, and after its recent acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon has …
Library » Featured Product: Manning & Napier Fund, Inc. High Yield Bond Series
January 09, 2018 | Investment Themes
Economic growth has picked up, business and consumer confidence are soaring, and hopes are high that stimulative fiscal policies will lead to continued improvement in the U.S. economy. Yet for now, investors are still struggling to find ways to generate income amid interest rates that remain …
Library » January 2018 Perspective
January 05, 2018 | Market Commentary
The U.S. Economy 2017 was a great year for investors as strong returns pushed domestic equities to fresh all-time highs. Robust equity performance was seen across many of the major indices both domestically and abroad. Most fixed income sectors posted healthy gains as well. At the same time, …
Library » Semi-Annual Outlook: Looking Beyond the Bull Run
January 04, 2018 | Active Management
We head into 2018 enjoying economic expansion, but it is important to maintain a focus on fundamentals and long-term results. Our new Semi-Annual Outlook provides our perspective on the year to come. Get your copy today
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