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BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
BlackRock buying SpiderRock to expand customized investing strategies

The deal will increase BlackRock's ability to offer tax-efficient investment services, especially those relying on options trading, the company said.

UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 08, 2024
UBS shares surge on Morgan Stanley upgrade

The wirehouse's stock hit its highest level since 2008 after an analyst upgraded it to overweight, predicting a revival in deal-making.

US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US homeowners have increased equity by $1.3T: CoreLogic

Fewer homeowners are in negative equity as prices rise nationwide.

Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Easterly hires former BlackRock iShares exec to expand reach

The firm also has a new head of business development amid growth strategy.

US jobs report likely to mask cooling
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
US jobs report likely to mask cooling

Bureau of Labor Statistics data expected to show concentration in limited sectors.

JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 08, 2024
JPMorgan says one market is 'irreplaceable' for asset managers

The Wall Street stalwart sees 'great certainty for growth'

REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
REITs might be right for advisors searching for yield, earnings growth

Office may have issues, but other property sectors have pricing power and can raise rents greater than inflation.

FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 07, 2024
FSI sues DOL over independent contractor rule

The advocacy group for independent financial advisors argues the final 2024 rule is ‘arbitrary and capricious.’

Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
NEWS RIAS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 07, 2024
Busting three myths in the $19T private market: Hamilton Lane

New report provides data-backed analysis of private market investments.

Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America

Citibank incumbent is retiring after 22 years with the firm.

Higher taxes for the rich, corporations
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Higher taxes for the rich, corporations

White House to propose higher taxes, including quadrupling share buyback tax.

UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback
NEWS ESG MAR 07, 2024
UBS scraps Credit Suisse coal financing rollback

Global asset manager will instead detail its own plan for climate change.

Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 06, 2024
Tax hike alone won't save Social Security, think tank warns

Proposed bill to raise taxes on high earners isn’t enough to fix program's brewing solvency challenge, according to new report.

Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme
NEWS COMPLIANCE MAR 06, 2024
Mariner Wealth linked to American Century’s rigged hiring scheme

The companies 'explicitly agreed not to hire or recruit each other’s asset and wealth management professionals,' according to a lawsuit.

Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Price is right for Mesirow as firm names him wealth CEO

After more than a year as its interim head, Brian Price is officially taking charge of the Chicago-based independent’s wealth division.

Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Fed can't cut until it's sure of inflation win, Powell says

The chair of the Federal Reserve tells lawmakers the central bank will lower rates 'at some point this year.'

Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 06, 2024
Deepen your knowledge of charitable strategies to transform your client's philanthropic journey

Industry pros host a webinar designed to explain the intricacies of donor-advised funds and other charity vehicles to guide high-net-worth clients through the giving process.

Treasuries retreat as market awaits Fed, labor data
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Treasuries retreat as market awaits Fed, labor data

Investors will be watching the Fed chair's congressional testimony and the latest jobs data this week for clues about interest-rate cuts.

Householder Group makes two acquisitions, reveals $1B in new client assets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 06, 2024
Householder Group makes two acquisitions, reveals $1B in new client assets

The firm has followed a nonorganic growth strategy over the past five years.