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Why US earnings may easily beat expectations
EQUITIES JAN 16, 2024
Why US earnings may easily beat expectations

Morgan Stanley analyst says forecasts have set the stage for surprises.

EM stocks drop for worst start to a year since 2016
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
EM stocks drop for worst start to a year since 2016

Geopolitics and higher rates are weighing on sentiment.

Rules for Roth IRA conversions 
JAN 15, 2024
Rules for Roth IRA conversions 

There are rules to Roth IRA conversions. Know more about them here

How does a Roth conversion ladder work? 
JAN 15, 2024
How does a Roth conversion ladder work? 

Is the Roth conversion ladder an ideal early retirement tool? Find out more here

How to get the most out of qualified distributions  
JAN 15, 2024
How to get the most out of qualified distributions  

Are qualified distributions tax-free? Read more to find out

Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs

'We’ve made significant investments the last few years across our franchise to better serve our customers, and help drive growth,' says Wells CFO Mike Santomassimo.

Merrill adds new clients by tapping Bank of America customers
BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2024
Merrill adds new clients by tapping Bank of America customers

'In 2023, a record number of existing Bank of America clients became Merrill clients,' says Eric Schimpf, president and co-head of Merrill Wealth Management. 'We can and will do more here.'

Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes
EQUITIES JAN 12, 2024
Morgan Stanley to pay $249M over block trade probes

The agreement with federal prosecutors ends a years-long investigation and allows the bank to avoid criminal charges.

JPMorgan posts record net interest income
BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2024
JPMorgan posts record net interest income

The bank said the windfall may continue this year; its earnings also included a $2.9B charge for an FDIC special assessment related to last year's bank failures.

Arax acquires independent broker-dealer, adds $2B wealth team
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Arax acquires independent broker-dealer, adds $2B wealth team

The firm has also hired a new CIO as it scales up its operations.

Blackstone elevates duo to co-chief investment officers
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Blackstone elevates duo to co-chief investment officers

$1T asset manager has also promoted Americas real estate head to a global role.

Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust announce asset management leadership moves
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust announce asset management leadership moves

People moves are gathering pace as the new year gets underway.

Investors ignoring inflation risk with rate hopes, says BofA
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Investors ignoring inflation risk with rate hopes, says BofA

Strategists say an early rate cut could be delayed if prices keep rising.

Gold gains as US-led air strikes in Yemen rattle market
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Gold gains as US-led air strikes in Yemen rattle market

Haven demand is growing as investors fear escalating tensions.

JPMorgan anticipates $30B of private credit will change hands this year
ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
JPMorgan anticipates $30B of private credit will change hands this year

Nascent secondary market is expected to see record pace of activity as investors seek liquidity.

Will higher inflation in December affect advisors' 2024 outlooks?
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 11, 2024
Will higher inflation in December affect advisors' 2024 outlooks?

The biggest takeaway from the December CPI report could be that the Federal Reserve is done raising rates, rather than the timing or number of its cuts.

Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?
ALTERNATIVES JAN 11, 2024
Broker-dealers and bitcoin ETFs: To sell or not to sell?

'Financial advisors don’t understand bitcoin,' one senior executive notes. 'It's a disaster waiting to happen.'

Hightower completes strategic investment in $3.3B New York wealth firm
RIAS JAN 11, 2024
Hightower completes strategic investment in $3.3B New York wealth firm

It's the firm's first announced deal of 2024 following 12 last year.

Financial advisors launch disruptive RIA co-op platform 
RIAS JAN 11, 2024
Financial advisors launch disruptive RIA co-op platform 

Founders say the Avise Financial platform puts ownership back in the hands of advisors.

JPMorgan Asset Management thinks Fed cuts could be deeper
BROKER DEALERS JAN 11, 2024
JPMorgan Asset Management thinks Fed cuts could be deeper

Wall Street firm believes that while 1.5% of cuts is probably correct, there could be more easing needed.