Michael S. Fischer

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  Investors Show Strong Commitment to Alternative Strategies

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 25, 2013

  When it comes to diversifying their portfolios with alternative investments, investors remain proactive and their confidence remains robust, according to a report published last week by Preqin, the alternative assets data and intelligence provider.

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  Program-Related Investing Has Yet to Attract Foundations

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 23, 2013

  Program-related investments can help foundations achieve their charitable goals while generating financial returns, but U.S. foundations have been slow to adopt their use.

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  Plan Sponsors Focus on Fee Disclosure Rules

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 21, 2013

  Retirement plan sponsors face a slew of challenges as they try to stay competitive while dealing with the requirements of new fee disclosure rules, according Mesirow Financial’s 2013 Retirement Plan Survey.

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  Nonprofits to Foundations: Give Us More Transparency

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 20, 2013

  Nonprofit organizations want more transparency from the foundations that fund them, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy.

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  IRS Scandal Has Charities Worrying About ‘Collateral Damage’

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 16, 2013

  Charitable nonprofits worry that investigations revving up in Washington over the IRS' targeting of conservative groups will further delay applications for tax-exempt status and impede their activities.

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  New Index Measures Individuals’ Commitment to Philanthropy

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 14, 2013

  New research shows that affluent individuals’ commitment to philanthropy is progressing in tandem in Asia and Europe and moving more slowly in the Middle East.

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  Multifamily Offices Saw Asset, Revenue Growth, New Study Finds

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 13, 2013

  Multifamily offices enjoyed a 9.6% increase in assets under advisement and 11.3% revenue growth in 2011, according to The Family Wealth Alliance.

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  9 Philanthropists Join Buffett-Gates Giving Pledge Initiative

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 9, 2013

  Nine more ultrawealthy families, including two from outside the U.S., have pledged half their wealth to charity.

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  4 Hottest Real Estate Markets for Ultrawealthy

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 8, 2013

  The growing number of very wealthy individuals globally is driving demand for ultraprime residential properties in the world’s main financial centers, according to a new report.

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  China Exploding With New HNWs

  By Michael S. Fischer  |  May 7, 2013

  The number of Chinese high-net-worth individuals doubled from 2008 to 2012 and will increase by 20% this year, according to a report by Bain & Co. and China Merchants Bank.