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Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash
FINTECH DEC 14, 2018
Robinhood Checking and Savings sparks backlash

Advisers accuse the company of misleading investors about the risk involved with the new accounts.

Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale
ALTERNATIVES DEC 14, 2018
Kestra Financial latest broker-dealer to be put up for sale

The independent B-D's owner, Stone Point Capital, has tapped Goldman Sachs to lead the deal.

Meltdown leaves small-cap stocks facing tough road to turnaround
EQUITIES DEC 14, 2018
Meltdown leaves small-cap stocks facing tough road to turnaround

Small firms face headwinds ranging from higher rates to the trade war.

With stock market in a correction, is a recession just ahead?
EQUITIES DEC 14, 2018
With stock market in a correction, is a recession just ahead?

Some say the market is overreacting to bad news — but what if it's not?

Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing
ALTERNATIVES DEC 13, 2018
Whiskey insurance is far from old-fashioned — demand is skyrocketing

The rise in prices and attendant need for insurance give a view into the changing landscape of alternative investments.

Pimco sees recession signal 'flashing orange' as cycle ages
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 13, 2018
Pimco sees recession signal 'flashing orange' as cycle ages

Chief investment officer Ivascyn warns of another 'rocky' year in 2019; still sees opportunities in emerging markets.

How we fight climate change matters
ESG DEC 13, 2018
How we fight climate change matters

To be effective, efforts to combat climate change must take in account other goals, such as food security and the eradication of poverty.

Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies
ALTERNATIVES DEC 12, 2018
Private-equity firms want SEC to loosen rules on business development companies

The industry is lobbying to include a measure forcing the SEC's hand in Congress' end-of-year spending bill.

Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential
RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Ric Edelman is bullish on bitcoin, calls much of the advice industry ignorant of its potential

The chairman of Edelman Financial Engines says crypto allocations should be small, very long term and investors should be prepared to lose everything.

Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client
ALTERNATIVES DEC 11, 2018
Ex-Securities America broker suspended for hidden options trades that hurt client

The broker recommended that a customer open an account away from Securities America.

Fidelity dominates money-market industry as assets grow to $629 billion
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 10, 2018
Fidelity dominates money-market industry as assets grow to $629 billion

The Boston-based fund company has added more than $50 billion this year, mostly from inflows.

Latest stock rout reignites the debate between bulls and bears
EQUITIES DEC 07, 2018
Latest stock rout reignites the debate between bulls and bears

Earnings, economic growth, Fed policy, trade policy and corporate credit are all in the mix as investors try to figure out which way stocks are heading.

Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
RIAS DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.

Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2018
Bitwise launches two new funds to capitalize on dip in cryptocurrency market

Funds are built for professional investors sick of waiting for SEC to approve a bitcoin ETF.

Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks
RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Bonds are pulling portfolios into negative territory, not stocks

Diversification is making it harder than usual to keep up with the S&P 500.

Dow plunges nearly 800 points: Here are nine reasons why
EQUITIES DEC 04, 2018
Dow plunges nearly 800 points: Here are nine reasons why

The rout had no shortage of explanations among Wall Street traders.

BlackRock emerging-market ETF had record month amid trade fight
EMERGING MARKETS DEC 03, 2018
BlackRock emerging-market ETF had record month amid trade fight

Investors had started warming up to developing-nation funds well before last week's optimism about U.S.-China trade tensions and the outlook for Fed policy.

Regional bank ETFs suffer as housing market cools
ETFS DEC 03, 2018
Regional bank ETFs suffer as housing market cools

Investors worry rising rates might slow lending and raise the amount the banks have to pay customers in interest.

UBS Global Wealth Management will give ESG scores to funds
WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2018
UBS Global Wealth Management will give ESG scores to funds

Assets under management with environmental, social and governance strategies have grown 44% over two years in the U.S.