Sondhelm Partners is proud to announce Dan Sondhelm will be one the judges for the With Intelligence Mutual Fund & ETF Awards 2022. Now in their 29th year, the With Intelligence Mutual Fund and ETF Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious and respected awards in the traditional asset management space. Being shortlisted or winning a category will raise your profile among peers and investors and help attract fresh talent to key business segments. Asset managers can nominate their firms now. The Awards ceremony will take place June 16, 2022 in New York City.
On February 24, Russia launched a large-scale military operation on neighboring Ukraine, invading the country on several fronts. The UN estimates over 1.3 million Ukrainians have fled since the attack began, with that number expected to rise dramatically. The journey is daunting, with many Ukrainian families traveling for days without food.
Working at a 24-hour pedestrian border crossing in southern Poland, WCK began serving hot, nourishing meals within hours of the initial invasion and are now set up at eight border crossings across the country. Additionally, they are supporting local restaurants preparing meals in eight Ukrainian cities including in Odessa, Lviv, and Kyiv. WCK teams are also on the ground in Romania, Moldova, Hungary, and arriving soon to supporting Slovakia.
Foreign boutique and name-brand asset managers want to offer their expertise and products to U.S. investors. The AUM potential is strong. The biggest challenge is determining the best way to establish their U.S. presence and build awareness and traction among investors and financial advisors. If your firm is thinking about setting up shop in the U.S., here are six key issues you need to consider before you make your move, as published in Advisorpedia.
Asset managers have taken a variety of approaches to addressing Russia’s escalating war on Ukraine, ranging from sending out market-focused commentary to taking an explicit stance. Dan Sondhelm opined for this FundFire article.
Some investment managers have been communicating their thoughts on the invasion, sanctions and what it means for investors. Dan Sondhelm opined for this Traditional Fund Intelligence article.
Some Western companies severed their ties with Russia, and others studied whether and how to do so, as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine triggered sanctions and pressure to abandon some business dealings. Dan Sondhelm opined for this Reuters article.
Russia’s Ukraine invasion sent oil prices, gas futures, and the global market swinging, causing confusion among some investors. Firms fielded calls and emails from clients, advisors, and consultants, who were wondering how their investments would fare. Many urged investors to take a long view and remain calm. Dan Sondhelm opined for this Ignites article.
Americans awoke to the news of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the U.S. markets fell and then recovered. In this MFWire feature, Dan Sondhelm urges investment managers to speak up on what the crisis means to markets and clients.
Asset managers are aligning their brands with iconic sports teams and players in hopes of forging closer connections to existing and potential investors. Dan Sondhelm opined as to when this strategy makes sense.
Asset managers have increased marketing output and experimented with new content formats during the pandemic, testing the ability of their compliance teams to keep up. This FundFire article is based on the latest report on the marketing technology stack published by Synthesis Technology, the Growth Strategy Group and Sondhelm Partners.
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