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Firms, individuals charged with alleged $120M pre-IPO investment fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2024
Firms, individuals charged with alleged $120M pre-IPO investment fraud

SEC says investors were misled while defendants took millions of dollars in fees.

BlackRock's Fink says market is over-anticipating rate cuts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2024
BlackRock's Fink says market is over-anticipating rate cuts

Asset manager chief says there is too much focus on economic downsides.

Bitcoin facing headwinds as it slips below $65K
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2024
Bitcoin facing headwinds as it slips below $65K

But the crypto enjoyed its best September increase for more than a decade.

Debt markets see strongest month in more than two decades
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2024
Debt markets see strongest month in more than two decades

Corporate, government bonds surge as presidential election nears.

US shoppers set to boost holiday shopping by 7%
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 01, 2024
US shoppers set to boost holiday shopping by 7%

But that doesn't mean all American households have rosy finances.

TSP to IRA rollovers have benefits, advisors say
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2024
TSP to IRA rollovers have benefits, advisors say

Despite the low costs in the Thrift Savings Plan, there are often more pros than cons to doing rollovers to IRAs, financial professionals tell InvestmentNews.

Wealth managers discuss their hiring needs
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2024
Wealth managers discuss their hiring needs

As the market awaits the release of the September jobs report, financial advisors weigh in on Wall Street's employment woes.

SEC claims Missouri B-D, advisors, violated Reg BI in GWG bond sales
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 30, 2024
SEC claims Missouri B-D, advisors, violated Reg BI in GWG bond sales

Based in suburban St. Louis, Maloney Securities has 125 financial advisors on its platform.

Fed will adopt more neutral policy "over time," says Powell
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Fed will adopt more neutral policy "over time," says Powell

The central bank governor says policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates, indicating modest moves for its next two decisions.

RBC Wealth Management reveals divide and conquer strategy for Western US
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
RBC Wealth Management reveals divide and conquer strategy for Western US

The firm is reorganizing its private client group divisions and promoting its Pacific Northwest leader in a bid to seize opportunities in the crucial wealth market.

Dynasty Financial snags $700M team from Equitable Advisors
NEWS RIAS SEP 30, 2024
Dynasty Financial snags $700M team from Equitable Advisors

The 14-professional team is making a break for independence through the tech-enabled independent advisor platform.

PE giant TPG takes strategic stake in Creative Planning
NEWS RIAS SEP 30, 2024
PE giant TPG takes strategic stake in Creative Planning

The global alts firm's minority investment will help fuel continued expansion at the RIA overseeing $375B in client assets.

RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite
NEWS RIAS SEP 30, 2024
RIA accelerator Elevation Point welcomes Dynasty's Caitlin Douglas to C-suite

The Minnesota-based firm's new COO comes with deep experience and a sterling reputation for supporting independent advisor transitions and growth efforts.

LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2024
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head

The veteran with more than 25 years' experience will drive the firm's expansion into SMAs, alts strategies, and address advisors' need for low-cost access to crucial ETF strategies.

Equities or bonds: Where do investors see the best returns through to year-end?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Equities or bonds: Where do investors see the best returns through to year-end?

And what do they expect the Fed to do with rates at its final two meetings?

CFTC charges firms, individuals with alleged $3.6M commodity investment scam
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
CFTC charges firms, individuals with alleged $3.6M commodity investment scam

At least 32 people are said to have been impacted.

Goldman sees potential rotation to low-profit stocks if jobs gain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Goldman sees potential rotation to low-profit stocks if jobs gain

A strong labor market report could see investors pivot.

Why currency traders are holding back on the greenback
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Why currency traders are holding back on the greenback

US dollar on the sidelines ahead of the election.

Oil gains but remains weak so far this year
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Oil gains but remains weak so far this year

Geopolitics in focus despite expected increase in output.

Food prices are rising as bad weather hits crops
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 30, 2024
Food prices are rising as bad weather hits crops

Staples are being impacted by compromised crop harvests.