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Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected
RIAS FEB 27, 2023
Focus Financial Partners says it's being bought, as expected

The firm, which has been a dealmaking machine since it launched in 2004, will go private as a result of its acquisition by private equity manager Clayton Dubilier & Rice.

Bond yields offer chance to fix the 40 in 60/40, BlackRock says
FIXED INCOME FEB 27, 2023
Bond yields offer chance to fix the 40 in 60/40, BlackRock says

Stephen Laipply, US head of fixed-income ETFs at BlackRock, explains why now is a once-in-many-years opportunity to rebalance 60/40 portfolios.

Republicans, Democrats battle to political stasis on ESG policy
ESG FEB 24, 2023
Republicans, Democrats battle to political stasis on ESG policy

A Republican resolution to kill the DOL ESG rule could come up for a vote soon. Democrats counter with legislation to codify the regulation.

Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else
RIAS FEB 24, 2023
Thomas H. Lee bought RIAs before anyone else

After leaving Thomas H. Lee Partners in 2006, he started another firm, Lee Equity Partners, that made a handful of significant transactions in wealth management shops.

Real estate isn't an alternative — it's a core investment
OPINION FEB 24, 2023
Real estate isn't an alternative — it's a core investment

In 2020, the global real estate market had a value of more than $326 trillion, which is more than the value of all the stocks and bonds in the world.

US sustainable fund flows drop to lowest level in 7 years
ESG FEB 24, 2023
US sustainable fund flows drop to lowest level in 7 years

A net total of $3.1 billion flowed into the country’s sustainable investments last year, and these funds shed nearly $6.2 billion in the final stretch of 2022.

Private equity pioneer Thomas Lee dies at 78
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2023
Private equity pioneer Thomas Lee dies at 78

Lee invested more than $15 billion in hundreds of transactions as of 2020, which included his best-known transaction, the 1992 purchase of Snapple Beverage Corp.

Retirement experts advise staying nimble regarding 4% rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2023
Retirement experts advise staying nimble regarding 4% rule

While the popular guideline is a good starting point, inflation and rising interest rates are factors that change the game when it comes to retirement withdrawals.

Strive Asset Management chairman Vivek Ramaswamy resigns to run for president
ESG FEB 22, 2023
Strive Asset Management chairman Vivek Ramaswamy resigns to run for president

The outspoken critic of ESG investing plans to leverage that message on the campaign trail.

More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement
ESG FEB 22, 2023
More US states are starting to push back against anti-ESG movement

While Florida and Texas rail against sustainability, Democrats and Republicans in other states are embracing it.

Competition for active ETF dominance heats up
MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 22, 2023
Competition for active ETF dominance heats up

JPMorgan Asset Management’s Bryon Lake projects that active ETFs in the US will grow over the next five years to $3 trillion from $384 billion currently.

With recession looming, advisors prepare for the worst
RIAS FEB 21, 2023
With recession looming, advisors prepare for the worst

Clients are being advised to build up their cash positions, reduce equity risk and load up on high-quality fixed income.

Fintech Bytes: Crypto winter continues
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2023
Fintech Bytes: Crypto winter continues

Survey suggests Americans would embrace AI investing; plus news on Facet and Interactive Brokers.

Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2023
Industry, investor advocates oppose key parts of SEC mutual fund reform

The SEC has proposed using swing pricing and a hard close for share purchases to protect investors during market meltdowns. Critics warn changes could ruin mutual funds.

Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far
RIAS FEB 17, 2023
Advisors' worst fears coming into 2023 proving groundless, so far

A relatively smoother ride in the financial markets this year should allow advisors and their clients to breathe a sigh of relief.

Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case
ALTERNATIVES FEB 17, 2023
Former NBA player Paul Pierce to pay $1.4 million in crypto case

The SEC alleges the longtime Boston Celtic touted a crypto token without disclosing that he was paid to do so.

Crypto investors had their funds frozen. Now they may have to pay taxes
ALTERNATIVES FEB 16, 2023
Crypto investors had their funds frozen. Now they may have to pay taxes

Even though investors can't access their accounts with bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Networks, they still owe taxes on the interest income they earned from the accounts last year.

SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule
ALTERNATIVES FEB 15, 2023
SEC proposes expanding advisor custody rule

The agency is considering extending the regulation to cover all assets in a client's portfolio, not just securities and funds.

Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund
EQUITIES FEB 15, 2023
Vanguard goes against the grain by shuttering alternatives fund

The mega fund complex known for passive strategies is removing two active mutual funds from its lineup.

Sustainable bond market on track for a better year
ESG FEB 15, 2023
Sustainable bond market on track for a better year

Green bonds will drive sales, and sustainability-linked bonds are facing a test, S&P found.