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Robinhood diversifies from trading with credit card launch
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 27, 2024
Robinhood diversifies from trading with credit card launch

The platform aims to become a broader financial services firm.

Vanguard beats BlackRock for best asset management brand
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Vanguard beats BlackRock for best asset management brand

Chuck Failla of Sovereign Financial Group suggests one asset management firm advisors might be missing out on.

2023 was boom year for health savings accounts
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2024
2023 was boom year for health savings accounts

Devenir reports that HSAs saw robust growth in invested assets last year, along with increases in contributions and withdrawals.

California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
California CPA firm wades into wealth with RIA partnership

Orange County accounting firm collaborates with Integrated Partners to launch a wealth management division.

Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
InvestmentNews reveals inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers

Which top asset management firms made the cut?

How do asset managers see AI?
NEWS FINTECH MAR 26, 2024
How do asset managers see AI?

New report from Mercer Investments reveals consensus on “core technologies,” as well as investment opportunities and risks.

KKR convenes wealth management forum with cross-industry members
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
KKR convenes wealth management forum with cross-industry members

New initiative includes executives from Morgan Stanley, UBS, Hightower Advisors.

Is an expert buying a rival company's stock insider trading?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Is an expert buying a rival company's stock insider trading?

SEC's novel lawsuit tests definition amid criticism of overreach.

Private credit is filling fossil fuels void left by banks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 26, 2024
Private credit is filling fossil fuels void left by banks

The market is picking up an increasing number of oil and gas deals.

ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
ACA ramps up regulatory support for wealth firms

The provider of governance, risk and compliance solutions has unveiled a dedicated practice group for wealth managers.

Stocks are high, volatility is low. Time to sell or buy covered-call ETFs?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
Stocks are high, volatility is low. Time to sell or buy covered-call ETFs?

While yields have dipped for many covered-call ETFs, they’re still above yields on many bond funds and most dividend funds.

Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul

Reshuffle is 'a result of the brain drain,' says one senior industry executive.

What are the allocation priorities for investors with $18T in assets?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
What are the allocation priorities for investors with $18T in assets?

Study reveals strategies of large investors in North America and globally.

Investing in rental homes remains profitable but rent growth has slowed
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
Investing in rental homes remains profitable but rent growth has slowed

Report shows average US rent growth of about 28% since February 2020.

Equities pause as markets await new clues
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 25, 2024
Equities pause as markets await new clues

It's a short week for many markets heading into the holiday weekend.

Crypto back in favor for Goldman's hedge fund clients
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 25, 2024
Crypto back in favor for Goldman's hedge fund clients

After a quiet 2022, interest is rising in cryptocurrency assets.

Principal on the hook for up to $5M related to alleged churning
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2024
Principal on the hook for up to $5M related to alleged churning

A Minnesota-based foundation's lawsuit against the firm centers on an unnamed ex-broker's alleged churning of variable annuities.

Advisors increasing allocations as small-caps rally
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Advisors increasing allocations as small-caps rally

The chasm that has formed between large-cap and small-cap stocks is indeed compressing, making this the ideal time to put money to work. 

Washington advisor sues Hightower over noncompete language
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 22, 2024
Washington advisor sues Hightower over noncompete language

The firm is facing a fresh challenge over alleged 'overly broad' and 'illegal' noncompete agreements.