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As 2017 came to a close, President Trump delivered on his promise to sign a tax reform bill into law. Now that 2018 has arrived, we examine the key parameters of the tax bill and implications to economic growth, asset class performance and more.

The Senate and the House have voted yes on the new tax bill and the president has signed it into law. What are the broader details of the bill? How might it impact you both personally and professionally? What should you do as we get closer to the end of the year? Tune in to find out… NOTE: Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor any of its employees provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with your personal tax or legal advisor regarding your personal circumstances.

After weeks of news flow and speculation, we finally have the long-awaited tax plan. Another hurdle is that the bill has to pass Congress this week. If passed, it will be the first substantial tax reform in more than 30 years. What are some of the notable changes in this version? How might it impact you and your investments? What are the next steps? Find out here...

Net neutrality has been a staple in the news, especially after the FCC repealed net neutrality laws on December 14 (a move signaling the deregulation of the telecom and cable industries). What is net neutrality? What does the repeal mean for consumers? What are the broader implications from an investment perspective? Tune in to find out more...

Why do we all think that this is the best time of year to hit the "reset button"? We make New Years’ Resolutions every year, but more often than not, we don’t seem to keep them up past the end of January, whether it has to do with financial planning, dieting or sticking to an exercise plan. We talk to CIO Behavioral Economist Svetlana Gherzi today about this and why it is that each year we make a list of things to make ourselves happier, healthier and wealthier in the New Year, but don’t always stick to it.

For many investors considering speculating in cryptocurrencies, the technical specifics are a complete mystery, but the appeal of high returns is too much to deny and ignore. This has attracted a lot of media attention and, with that, even more potential investors. But, has it also caused FOMO, or fear of missing out, which results in anxiety and greed? Find out more here.

Exuberance about cryptocurrencies has never been higher. The most popular of them, bitcoin, spiked above $19,000 one day in early December, only to tank nearly 18% the following day, ahead of the cryptocurrency futures beginning to trade. At one point, bitcoin's price was up an astonishing 1,500%. So, what exactly is bitcoin and what is behind its meteoric rise? Will cryptocurrencies ever go mainstream? And is it too late - or advisable - to get in? In a three-part interview with UBS Wealth Management Americas On-Air Host Anthony Pastore, two of our leadings strategists demystify the world of cryptocurrencies and discuss the applications of their underlying "blockchain" technology. PART 3: The potential bubble we may be seeing in cryptocurrency valuations

Exuberance about cryptocurrencies has never been higher. The most popular of them, bitcoin, spiked above $19,000 one day in early December, only to tank nearly 18% the following day, ahead of the cryptocurrency futures beginning to trade. At one point, bitcoin's price was up an astonishing 1,500%. So, what exactly is bitcoin and what is behind its meteoric rise? Will cryptocurrencies ever go mainstream? And is it too late - or advisable - to get in? In a three-part interview with UBS Wealth Management Americas On-Air Host Anthony Pastore, two of our leadings strategists demystify the world of cryptocurrencies and discuss the applications of their underlying "blockchain" technology. PART 2: Bitcoin - how it works and what's behind the frenzied activity of late

Exuberance about cryptocurrencies has never been higher. The most popular of them, bitcoin, spiked above $19,000 one day in early December, only to tank nearly 18% the following day, ahead of the cryptocurrency futures beginning to trade. At one point, bitcoin's price was up an astonishing 1,500%. So, what exactly is bitcoin and what is behind its meteoric rise? Will cryptocurrencies ever go mainstream? And is it too late - or advisable - to get in? In a three-part interview with UBS Wealth Management Americas On-Air Host Anthony Pastore, two of our leadings strategists demystify the world of cryptocurrencies and discuss the applications of their underlying "blockchain" technology. PART 1: Blockchain - what it is and its applications to specific sectors

It's Friday morning and that means it's time for the week in review and preview. My guest will speak to this week's key events, including central bank activity and developments surrounding tax reform. Plus preview what we can expect for the balance of the year and thoughts on equity markets in 2018.

Today we turn our focus to this week's Fed meeting. Our guest today will highlight key takeaways from the Fed statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen's follow-up press conference. We will also look into expectations for monetary policy in 2018, and what this all means for the fixed income markets.

Tax Reform Client Call featuring insights from CIO-Americas, the US Public Policy Office and Advanced Planning.

Today's conversation pertains to the CIO team's latest Modern Retirement Monthly publication. We will discuss the current market environment, the three common withdrawal rules in this environment, the advantages and disadvantages of these rules, and more.

Today we discuss the current status of tax reform and clarify questions investors may have on the process and potential outcome.

Are fossil fuels becoming extinct? We answer that question today by examining the inaugural edition of a new energy-focused publication series which has recently been launched by the global CIO team. We will speak to the global energy challenge, the significant implications, investment opportunities and more.