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Investors see inflation as top concern
RIAS SEP 13, 2022
Investors see inflation as top concern

Research from State Street Global Advisors exposes a generational divide when it comes to seeking out financial advice.

Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling
RIAS SEP 12, 2022
Single-stock ETFs take the field but many yellow flags are falling

Regulators, analysts and financial advisers worry the easy access to enhanced performance will hurt unsophisticated investors.

Advisers to fill portfolio chinks with fixed income and alts 
ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2022
Advisers to fill portfolio chinks with fixed income and alts 

While advisers may not expect anywhere near the market growth over the next year that investors enjoyed in 2021, many advisers believe they’ve already seen the bottom this year.

Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Cetera using Broadridge's new tech, Orion reorganizes

A roundup of the week's fintech news includes Cetera's adoption of Broadridge's new digital communications tool, Orion's reorganization and Morningstar's attempt to make sustainable investing more engaging.

Finra cuffs another broker-dealer over GPB sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2022
Finra cuffs another broker-dealer over GPB sales

The actions outlined in Finra settlement with Sanctuary predate Sanctuary’s acquisition of David A. Noyes, a company spokesperson notes.

As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January
RIAS SEP 09, 2022
As rate hikes slow mortgage refinancing, ETF rides to a 27% gain since January

The FolioBeyond Rising Rates ETF, which launched in October, is gaining appeal for advisers as it nears the $100 million mark.

Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025
ESG SEP 09, 2022
Sustainable funds market to grow 150% by 2025

The industry is looking at younger clients with a focus on millennials and Gen Xers for ESG growth and future investment.

SEC's Gensler continues push to crack down on crypto rule-breakers
ALTERNATIVES SEP 08, 2022
SEC's Gensler continues push to crack down on crypto rule-breakers

In a speech, the SEC chair repeated his demand that crypto exchanges, brokers and attorneys in the digital coin industry comply with securities rules.

Putnam hires ESG leader from BofA
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2022
Putnam hires ESG leader from BofA

Jackie VanderBrug has been appointed Putnam’s head of sustainability strategy, reporting to CEO Robert Reynolds.

BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy
ESG SEP 08, 2022
BlackRock tells GOP states it ‘does not boycott’ energy

A group of 19 state attorneys general had demanded answers from the asset manager about ESG.

BlackRock and its ESG woes
ESG SEP 07, 2022
BlackRock and its ESG woes

The firm, which ramped up its presence in the ESG world over the past few years, can’t seem to please everyone, despite its efforts.

Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi
ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2022
Oppenheimer loses Finra arbitration of $36.7 million stemming from alleged Ponzi

The investors cited a violation of Georgia's RICO law to boost their award against Oppenheimer.

Big change is coming for 401(k)s
OPINION SEP 06, 2022
Big change is coming for 401(k)s

The move to provide guaranteed lifetime income products in defined-contribution plans will transform retirement planning.

Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences
ESG SEP 06, 2022
Seasonal sadness linked with ESG preferences

Lower moods are linked with risk aversion, and that might drive people to sustainable funds.

Finra arbitrators award $468,126 to customers who invested in UBS YES product
ALTERNATIVES SEP 02, 2022
Finra arbitrators award $468,126 to customers who invested in UBS YES product

But a different case centering on the complex option strategy was dismissed last month by a separate panel of arbitrators.

Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation
FIXED INCOME SEP 02, 2022
Global bonds step into bear market as central banks seek to quash inflation

Rapid interest-rate hikes deployed by policy makers in response to soaring inflation have brought to an end a four-decade bull market in bonds.

Where will crypto head this fall?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Where will crypto head this fall?

Investors are debating whether to hold or not to hold cryptocurrency in their IRAs or 401(k)s ahead of Wall Street's traditionally volatile fall season.

Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2022
Pensions ahead of ESG funds on proxy votes

Compared with general shareholder votes, defined-benefit programs were much more likely to support resolutions around ESG governance and worker protection.

Calamos plans ESG fund named after NBA star
ESG AUG 30, 2022
Calamos plans ESG fund named after NBA star

The fund, bearing the name of Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, would exclude fossil fuels, mining and other activities.

ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics
ESG AUG 29, 2022
ESG industry begins to defend against woke investment critics

Amid a growing anti-ESG movement, sustainable investors want to correct misinformation.