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Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup

CEO Abigail Johnson rotates top talent yet again on the back of the fund company's robust 2023 performance.

Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case

'Somewhere in the firm's systems, a big, flashing red light should have gone off,' one attorney says.

T. Rowe Price appoints new leaders for intermediaries channel, retirement plan services
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
T. Rowe Price appoints new leaders for intermediaries channel, retirement plan services

There are also new co-heads of USI Wealth Management.

Pricing climate risk is proving tricky for money managers
NEWS ESG FEB 08, 2024
Pricing climate risk is proving tricky for money managers

Lack of reliable data is a key reason for the challenge.

Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 08, 2024
Bitcoin miners claim US 'abuse of authority' over energy data

The industry faces scrutiny over high use of energy to mine cryptocurrency.

KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2024
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts

'Mass affluent individual investors historically have not had an easy way to access these types of products and strategies,' senior KKR executive says.

CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2024
CFP Board lauds progress among Black financial planning professionals

Professional body for financial planners reflects on achievements and pledges continued support.

Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Embattled bank’s shares oscillate after it says deposits rose

The company has been under pressure since recent acquisitions triggered additional regulatory scrutiny.

Active ETF momentum among key themes in 'vibrant' transition of funds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Active ETF momentum among key themes in 'vibrant' transition of funds

Report highlights several trends underlying the continued strength of the ETF industry.

UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 07, 2024
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds

The bank announced its plans Tuesday and is already offering the notes.

Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2024
Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials

Change is afoot at the brokerage firm, which reportedly is reimbursing its advisors for the cost of certifications offered by the Investments & Wealth Institute.

Market bets based on the Super Bowl a Hail Mary pass
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Market bets based on the Super Bowl a Hail Mary pass

The Super Bowl indicator has been right more than 70 percent of the time, but there's no causal relationship.

LPL signs up hefty Osaic team
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2024
LPL signs up hefty Osaic team

Wisconsin-based advisory firm Equity Design Group brings $520 million in assets.

UBS plans up to $1B in buybacks this year
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 06, 2024
UBS plans up to $1B in buybacks this year

The wirehouse posted its second straight quarterly loss, with pretax profit at the wealth management unit well below estimates.

Macquarie hires new head of wealth distribution amid brand consolidation
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Macquarie hires new head of wealth distribution amid brand consolidation

The asset manager is bringing all of its US wealth investment brands under one name.

Former Goldman Sachs senior leader takes new role at TPG
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Former Goldman Sachs senior leader takes new role at TPG

The asset manager sees significant opportunity in infrastructure and real assets.

Another central bank holds rates but warns hikes still possible
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Another central bank holds rates but warns hikes still possible

It's a further blow to expectations of a swift reduction in global interest rates.

Is active fund management investors’ only hope for 2024 outperformance?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 05, 2024
Is active fund management investors’ only hope for 2024 outperformance?

Study of North American fund selectors underscores concerns around future of passive strategies, growing interest in model portfolios and SMAs.

Osaic CEO says 'day of reckoning' coming for RIA market
NEWS RIAS FEB 05, 2024
Osaic CEO says 'day of reckoning' coming for RIA market

"Will there be more RIAs for sale than there are buyers at the trough?" Jamie Price asks.

BofA cuts CEO pay following 2023 profit decline
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 05, 2024
BofA cuts CEO pay following 2023 profit decline

Bank reduces Brian Moynihan’s total compensation after its shares performed the worst among its biggest rivals.