Vanessa Drucker

Investments in social media and technology have proved wildly rewarding, but dangers are looming, as the public grows wary of potential manipulation. This story looks at both the known and unknowable risks these tech giants face.

This suite of articles, written for Bloomberg, peeks at the financial world of ultra high net worth families, those who control $50 million or more in assets. The stories consider important trends, such as the growth of the billionaire class, the relationships with their millennial generation, taxation, regulation and Silicon Valley family offices.

I enjoy writing about commercial real estate. The subject encompasses many aspects of daily life, from offices to travel to shopping. Here I examine how the new home office model may affect both buildings and workers.

The ebb and flow of trade negotiations between the US and China is likely to continue for years ahead. Reflecting my focus on international economic topics, this article looks at the sectors and firms best positioned to weather tariffs and tensions.

Advisors rely on communication skills and behavioral insights as much as portfolio construction. This InvestmentNews piece looks at how to approach a deceptive client. I have been writing for many years in the financial planning space for a number of publications, including Bloomberg’s Wealth Manager, Financial Planning and On Wall Street.

The real estate industry is aiming to slash carbon emissions by 2050. Can such ambitious goals realistically be implemented and how much is promotional? I take a rigorous look at the prospects.

I used to practice law on Wall Street, so I like to draw on my legal background. I wrote about legal developments in the oversight of drones, as the business was taking shape. This article was a sample of the monthly column I wrote for the UK Fund Strategy magazine, where I served as American Editor.

I regularly write articles for InvestmentNews, focused on how advisors overcome challenges like diversity backgrounds or working with special needs. These inspirational studies delve into the individual stories of both planners and clients to develop a human face.

I am interested in the intersection of industry and commodity markets. Farmers have learned to customize big data, taking the risks out of successful harvests. More technology means less fuel, less plowing, less soil erosion and even a smaller carbon footprint.

I earned a degree in finance and banking from the University of London. Here I explore some proactive plans that banks can put in place in preparation for a dreaded cyber breach. This article appeared in Independent Banker, a magazine for the US community banking industry.