Thought Leadership

December 10, 2020
How to Pick the Best Mutual Funds
New research from Maryland Smith pioneers a way to sift through the thousands of active mutual funds to winnow them down to a set of the best ones to invest in.
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December 10, 2020
Taking Another Look At A Way to Evaluate Mutual Funds
New research refutes a critique of a way to evaluate mutual fund performance.
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November 11, 2020
A U.S. Economy Under Biden
How will a Joe Biden presidency affect the American economy, and what will it mean for the U.S. role in global economies, including China’s?
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November 2, 2020
Ahead of Election Day: A Social Media Test for Companies
At a time when Americans are sharply divided about politics, corporate compliance officers are under pressure to talk to employees about ethical behavior, in the office and on social-media.
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October 22, 2020
The CFPB's Missed Opportunity
Professor of the Practice Clifford Rossi describes, in a HousingWire op-ed, why the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau needs to rethink its definition of a qualified mortgage loan to be better aligned with industry underwriting.
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October 22, 2020
All of a Sudden, SPACs Are Everywhere
This year, SPACs seem to be all the rage, as companies seek to go public while bypassing the initial public offering process. But, be wary.
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October 21, 2020
What Gamers Should Know about Playing With Stocks
'Don’t confuse luck for skill,' and other advice for 'Animal Crossing' fans who want to play the stock market.
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October 8, 2020
The Models Are Out of Whack
Mortgage risk models are based on historical information and not equipped for today’s COVID-affected environment, meaning “a balance of art and science” is needed to manage these models.
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September 23, 2020
Equities ‘Boom or Bust’ Debate – Two Years Later
Two years after the first debate, experts convene to spar again. The topic: Stock Market Bull vs. Bear.
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August 31, 2020
Buffett at 90: Three Traits Help Define His Success
What makes Warren Buffett a super investor? Reflecting on that question as Buffett turns 90.
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