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Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?
BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2023
Will rising interest rates spark SEC crackdown?

Some broker-dealers are 'in a bit of a pickle' due to how they invested client cash, industry executive says.

State Street plans 1,500 layoffs  
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
State Street plans 1,500 layoffs  

The company’s vice chair cites efforts to improve productivity.

Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RIAS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

Finra tried to ban firm for 60,000% fee hike. It hasn't been easy
BROKER DEALERS DEC 08, 2023
Finra tried to ban firm for 60,000% fee hike. It hasn't been easy

Alpine Securities' appeal of Finra's ban could threaten a web of self-regulatory organizations that oversee broad swaths of the U.S. economy.

Jobs market strengthens in November, defying forecasts
FIXED INCOME DEC 08, 2023
Jobs market strengthens in November, defying forecasts

The report undermines hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell

If Friday’s labor market report is more positive than expected, Fed rates doubts may rise.

Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal

Emerging tech needs specialist centers and the alt asset manager sees a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations
FINTECH DEC 08, 2023
Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations

The aim is to make critical workflows simpler and streamlined.

Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead

Japanese currency is not a trade for the fainthearted right now.

‘To stand out, I needed to innovate’
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2023
‘To stand out, I needed to innovate’

Katz moved beyond cold calls to cultivate relationships with influential figures like sports agents and estate attorneys, thus broadening his network significantly.

Panel suggests SEC use existing rules to address advisor AI conflicts
FINTECH DEC 07, 2023
Panel suggests SEC use existing rules to address advisor AI conflicts

'You don’t need to reinvent the wheel here. You’ve got the building blocks to address [AI and predictive data analytics] concerns,' says a member of the advisory committee.

Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2023
Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market

Financial advisors often recommend REITs as a way to generate income in retirement.

Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women
RIAS DEC 07, 2023
Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women

'I watched men get the advantage in so many ways,' Cathy Curtis says. 'And I got really tired of that myself.'

LPL lands advisor managing $165M at Cetera
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2023
LPL lands advisor managing $165M at Cetera

New Jersey-based Frank Cangelosi will align with Gladstone Wealth Partners.

Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M
RIAS DEC 07, 2023
Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M

ClearBridge Wealth provides investment management and financial planning.

Wells Fargo says 2024 will be a 'pivotal year' for markets and economy
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2023
Wells Fargo says 2024 will be a 'pivotal year' for markets and economy

The second half of next year should provide better conditions after challenging first half.

There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2023
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future

Envestnet survey reveals need for blend of technology and human advisor insights.

Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable
ESG DEC 07, 2023
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable

Veteran hedge fund investors tells COP28 delegates that private capital demands returns.

Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
ESG DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.