What has been called a “soft revolution” in the UK may also be thought of as the “revenge of the 99%.” The final implications of the decision to leave the EU will not unfold for many years, but some of the initial economic and market impacts are becoming evident.
Millennials, in general, are avoiding the financial markets and instead keeping more of their money in bank accounts despite historically low interest rates. Just 26 percent of people under 30 invest in stocks, according to a 2015 survey by Bankrate.com.
Stephen A. Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder and Brett Newman, Managing Director – Blackstone Ben Rubin, Executive Vice President – AXIS Reinsurance Matthew Brown, CEO and Co-Founder – CAIS
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
As the low rate environment persists, those who are reviewing their alternative investment strategy might do well to consider making reinsurance part of their allocation.
The first quarter may be an accurate forecast of the performance of risk assets for the entire year, which is likely to be one of a flat average and a wide range of individual monthly returns.
In a recent venture market survey, entrepreneurs said they have lowered their valuation expectations and venture capitalists reported having slowed their investment pace.