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Carlyle takes stake in Captrust
RIAS SEP 19, 2023
Carlyle takes stake in Captrust

After GTCR's 2020 deal for a portion of the RIA, additional private equity money will help the firm continue its buying streak.

Debt-financed M&A may push firms to shed assets: Tibergien
BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2023
Debt-financed M&A may push firms to shed assets: Tibergien

Following Cetera's announcement that it was going to buy Avantax, two ratings agencies put the debt of Cetera's parent, Aretec Group Inc., on review.

Sustainable investing that goes beyond divestment or engagement does most
ESG SEP 19, 2023
Sustainable investing that goes beyond divestment or engagement does most

New research shows tactics like getting the attention of larger investors and pressuring companies to do better than their competitors can have the most impact.

Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds
EQUITIES SEP 19, 2023
Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds

Hearts & Wallets study highlights confusion around the term and the customization strategy.

High-yield debt issuance to accelerate, says BlackRock
FIXED INCOME SEP 19, 2023
High-yield debt issuance to accelerate, says BlackRock

Global issuance for leveraged loans and high-yield bonds jumped to over $40 billion this month.

Citigroup launches digital token service
ALTERNATIVES SEP 19, 2023
Citigroup launches digital token service

The firm is widening its digital assets offering to institutional investors.

Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
Envestnet partners with iconik for personalized proxy voting

'Advisors in the Envestnet ecosystem will have access to set-and-forget voting technology,' says iconik's Alex Thaler.

Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2023
Morningstar to cut 12% of Sustainalytics staff

More than 200 people expected to lose their jobs.

Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2023
Three trends emerging in customization of $1.5T private credit funds market

AIMA affiliate study reveals how the global asset class is evolving.

Citi takes significant step in revolutionizing the global bond market
FIXED INCOME SEP 18, 2023
Citi takes significant step in revolutionizing the global bond market

Wall Street firm says it is investing in the future of digital financial market infrastructure.

2024 to be a tough one for equities, says Morgan Stanley
EQUITIES SEP 18, 2023
2024 to be a tough one for equities, says Morgan Stanley

Bearish strategist Michael Wilson sees challenging times ahead for riak assets.

Advisors pile into Treasuries, leaving muni bonds behind
FIXED INCOME SEP 15, 2023
Advisors pile into Treasuries, leaving muni bonds behind

With Treasury yields so elevated, it’s easy to understand why financial advisors are funneling excess client money into good old government bonds.

Single stock and covered call come together in ETF line
ETFS SEP 14, 2023
Single stock and covered call come together in ETF line

Advisors reflect on effectiveness of 'volatility buffer' covered-call ETFs, with few single-stock versions available.

Alts platform CAIS keeps building
RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Alts platform CAIS keeps building

Since its launch in 2009, CAIS has facilitated over $25 billion in transactions involving financial advisors.

Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company
RIAS SEP 14, 2023
Tom Berthel steps down as CEO of Berthel Fisher B-Ds, remains at holding company

Berthel Fisher has been known to sell a variety of alternative investments, which at times can be expensive and volatile.

Only one of the world's biggest firms of 2000 is still in the top 10 today
EQUITIES SEP 14, 2023
Only one of the world's biggest firms of 2000 is still in the top 10 today

What were the biggest companies in the world by market cap in 2000 and 1980?

Former US vice president slams banks for oil profits
ESG SEP 14, 2023
Former US vice president slams banks for oil profits

Al Gore says they are incentivized to keep lending to fossil fuel industry.

New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets
ALTERNATIVES SEP 13, 2023
New leader of state regulators places emphasis on 'risky' digital assets

Hodgepodge of different regulations needs addressing, says securities lawyer.

Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable
OPINION SEP 13, 2023
Love it or hate it, climate reporting may be inevitable

Legislation in California that will likely become law goes much farther than an SEC proposal on emissions reporting for public companies.

Amplify ETFs launches cash-flow fund on the Nasdaq
MUTUAL FUNDS SEP 13, 2023
Amplify ETFs launches cash-flow fund on the Nasdaq

The fund will invest in US companies with high free cash flow yield and dividend growth.