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Oklahoma sued over anti-ESG law
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2023
Oklahoma sued over anti-ESG law

A former state employee is challenging a state law that targets financial firms, including BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase, for their climate change policies.

Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges
OPINION NOV 22, 2023
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges

With interest rates rising, it's more challenging to make the case for clients having a mortgage or other collateralized loan.

When it comes to responsible investing, language matters
OPINION NOV 22, 2023
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters

A recent survey shows clients were more likely to talk to their advisors about 'responsible investing' than 'ESG investing.'

National RIAs to merge to create $11.2B firm with plans to hire in 2024
RIAS NOV 22, 2023
National RIAs to merge to create $11.2B firm with plans to hire in 2024

For one of the partners, it’s the second merger in as many months.

Steward Partners attracts 'peachy' $275M partner for its first Georgia offices
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 22, 2023
Steward Partners attracts 'peachy' $275M partner for its first Georgia offices

Expansion comes via two advisors who join from Wells Fargo.

Binance to pay $4.3B in settlement as firm, CEO plead guilty
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2023
Binance to pay $4.3B in settlement as firm, CEO plead guilty

Crypto exchange chief will also pay $50M as part of the agreement.

Sam Altman to return as CEO at OpenAI
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2023
Sam Altman to return as CEO at OpenAI

The move comes just days after investors were blindsided by his removal.

Stocks mixed ahead of key economic data
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2023
Stocks mixed ahead of key economic data

Last day of trading before US markets pause for the holidays.

Japan's value stocks to extend overperformance in 2024, says UBS
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 22, 2023
Japan's value stocks to extend overperformance in 2024, says UBS

The relatively cheap stocks set to gain from rebounding economy.

Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals
BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Brokerage industry applauds, PIABA criticizes approval of remote inspection proposals

'It's supervision by Zoom,' PIABA says, while Finra says the new rules reflect hybrid work arrangements while protecting investors.

How will you rate your fund providers and investment research platforms?
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2023
How will you rate your fund providers and investment research platforms?

Don’t miss the chance to be part of InvestmentNews’ first-ever showcase of fund providers and research platforms.

Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023
ALTERNATIVES NOV 21, 2023
Nontraded REIT sales tank in 2023

'Ironically, I think the redemption issue is the best thing ever happen to nontraded REIT space,' says Kevin Gannon of Stanger.

Wealth inequality is result of 'pure randomness': Study
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2023
Wealth inequality is result of 'pure randomness': Study

But advisors say there’s more to the wealth gap than 'just luck.'

Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer
WIREHOUSES NOV 21, 2023
Morgan Stanley co-president Andy Saperstein diagnosed with cancer

The executive plans to continue working as he begins to receive treatment.

6 unintended consequences of staying the course 
OPINION NOV 21, 2023
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 

While it may seem ‘safer’ to stay put, there are risks that many advisors are unaware of.

Husband and wife managing $260M join Raymond James from Edward Jones
ADVISOR MOVES NOV 21, 2023
Husband and wife managing $260M join Raymond James from Edward Jones

Virginia-based advisors says it was a hard decision to switch after two decades.

Bond managers urge investors to put their cash reserves to work
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2023
Bond managers urge investors to put their cash reserves to work

With the Fed expected to start cutting rates in 2024, cash may not be a winner for long.

Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization
BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2023
Citigroup lifer leaves head of wealth services role amid reorganization

The Wall Street firm is working on an overhaul of its wealth business structure.

SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 21, 2023
SEC says Kraken is running an unregistered crypto exchange

Regulator alleges that the firm used customer cash to pay expenses.

Weaker greenback means EM currencies are rebounding
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 21, 2023
Weaker greenback means EM currencies are rebounding

But profit-taking could spark near-term volatility.