Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Workers Are More Willing To Relocate Than Ever

Mon, 19 April 2021  |  pandemic workplace 

Despite worldwide travel bans and ongoing concerns about health and safety risks due to COVID-19, nearly 3 in 5 workers (59 percent) say they are more willing to relocate for work now than they were prior to the pandemic. In fact, 80 percent of workers would relocate during the pandemic, including 31 percent who would relocate internationally, according to a new survey of 1,000 workers in nine global markets.

Post-pandemic, employee interest in corporate relocations will continue to grow, as workers are ready to pack their bags and explore a new world of opportunities. Eighty-fo... Read More

Growing ESG Use By Advisors Driven By Investor Demand

Mon, 19 April 2021  |  ESG investing 

A new survey of 400 financial advisor by Broadridge Financial Solutions, reveals that a majority of advisors across channels use ESG products, citing direct interest from investors. The study also shows how the advisor-wholesaler relationship is evolving post-pandemic. Sixty-one percent of advisors use ESG products, and usage is even higher among female advisors (71%) and advisors under 40 (67%). Of advisors who use ESG products, 81% plan to increase their usage over the next two years as investors actively seek out these products. Wirehouse advisors are the most likely of all channels t... Read More

COVID-19 Reshaping Media Landscape

Mon, 19 April 2021  |  demographics media 

Deloitte's annual "Digital Media Trends" survey, 15^th edition, found a world reshaped by pandemic-driven trends; and one where streaming video and subscription services have revolutionized the traditional U.S. media and entertainment industry. The online survey of 2,009 U.S. consumers, conducted in February 2021, also revealed there is growing competition for audiences among a crowded field of streaming video providers, but also with other forms of entertainment, including music, video gaming and social media services. In this world of limitless choice, consumers can e... Read More

ESG Investing Key Loyalty Driver For Younger Investors

Thu, 15 April 2021  |  investing 

With consumers in the Millennial¹ generation poised to inherit more than $68 trillion in wealth from their Boomer parents during the next decade, full-service wealth management firms have a vested interest in tailoring their services to the evolving needs of younger investors. According to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study,^SM released today, the past year has exposed a stark divergence in the investment behavior of younger investors compared with their older counterparts.

“Investors under age 40 are changing much more qui... Read More

Many Employers Are Concerned About Employee Retirement Readiness

Thu, 15 April 2021  |  employment retirement 

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders remain focused on helping employees manage the impact of recent market volatility on their retirement plans, according to the latest quarterly Principal® Retirement Security Survey1. More than 75% of employers say they are doing their part by providing the education and resources needed to plan for retirement, yet half of employers also say they are concerned about the overall low preparation for retirement on the part of their workers. Nearly half of workers surveyed say they are somewhat or very confident about having enough money sav... Read More

March Was the Hottest Month in Housing History

Thu, 15 April 2021  |  housing 

The national median home-sale price hit a record high of $353,000 in March, up 17% from 2020 and a record high rate of growth, according to a new report from Redfin. The housing market set several other records in March, even considering the fact that year-over-year comparisons are now looking at the start of the pandemic:

• The number of homes for sale fell to a record low, with a record year-over-year drop of 29%.
• The typical home sold in just 25 days, a record low.
• 42% of homes sold above their list price, a record high. <... Read More
  
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