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Philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92, with $8B 'giving while living' legacy
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
Philanthropist Chuck Feeney dies aged 92, with $8B 'giving while living' legacy

The entrepreneur was the ultimate example of using wealth to do good.

Stratos Wealth aims to boost national reach with new executive hire
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
Stratos Wealth aims to boost national reach with new executive hire

The firm has hired a former MassMutual and MetLife business development specialist.

Stocks gain after Fed's 'change of tone'
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
Stocks gain after Fed's 'change of tone'

But UBS says fixed income is a better bet than equities right now.

IMF, World Bank meetings begin but what's on the agenda?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
IMF, World Bank meetings begin but what's on the agenda?

The masters of the world's money have plenty to talk about.

Conflict in Middle East adds new concern for EM investors
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
Conflict in Middle East adds new concern for EM investors

The Hamas attack on Israel has compounded concerns about developing nations investments.

US equities sell-off is easing, says Citi strategist
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 10, 2023
US equities sell-off is easing, says Citi strategist

However, it's too soon for the bulls to take center stage.

SEC AI proposal would hurt retirement savers, industry group warns
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2023
SEC AI proposal would hurt retirement savers, industry group warns

Some trade associations want the SEC to withdraw the measure. 'There is nothing for the chairman to do other than throw it in the garbage,' says the head of the American Securities Association.

Do half-empty office buildings offer opportunities for investors?
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2023
Do half-empty office buildings offer opportunities for investors?

Don't write off commercial real estate just yet, fund managers say.

RBC Wealth adds $630M teams from Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo
ADVISOR MOVES OCT 09, 2023
RBC Wealth adds $630M teams from Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo

The firm has added advisors in New York, Pennsylvania and Minnesota.

Two-thirds of Americans would consider bankruptcy to jettison debt stress
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2023
Two-thirds of Americans would consider bankruptcy to jettison debt stress

Sleep problems, anxiety, and relationship issues all reported by overstretched borrowers.

Stop whining about new ESG rules, says banking regulator
ESG OCT 09, 2023
Stop whining about new ESG rules, says banking regulator

European banks are facing new reporting requirements starting in 2024.

Why distressed debt is a major concern for EM investors
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 09, 2023
Why distressed debt is a major concern for EM investors

Concern over defaults has been exacerbated by rising Treasury yields.

Arbitrators order losing investors to pay more than $2M in attorneys’ fees, costs
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2023
Arbitrators order losing investors to pay more than $2M in attorneys’ fees, costs

'That is about as cataclysmic an outcome as a claimant can have in a Finra arbitration,' says an attorney not involved in the case.

Investors who overestimate their financial acumen pay higher fees, Finra says
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 06, 2023
Investors who overestimate their financial acumen pay higher fees, Finra says

But those who showed objective knowledge paid less, research shows.

Merrill adviser overseeing $350M moves to UBS
WIREHOUSES OCT 06, 2023
Merrill adviser overseeing $350M moves to UBS

Matt Burton will join the firm’s Indianapolis office.

To short, or not to short? That is the question facing advisors
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 06, 2023
To short, or not to short? That is the question facing advisors

Selling high and buying low is still a valid recipe for making money, yet most financial advisors are loathe to do it.

Fed seen leaning toward another rate hike after big jobs gain
FIXED INCOME OCT 06, 2023
Fed seen leaning toward another rate hike after big jobs gain

'The acceleration in growth justifies higher rates and hawks will remain concerned about backsliding on progress made on inflation,' says an economist.

Investing evolves but some principles are evergreen, Charles Schwab reveals
INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 06, 2023
Investing evolves but some principles are evergreen, Charles Schwab reveals

As the firm marks its 50th anniversary, it’s asked for insights from clients old and new.

Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership
RIAS OCT 06, 2023
Savant boosts advisors' 401(k) management with Pontera partnership

RIA hails 'significant operation improvements' from fintech platform.

New private fixed-income leaders for SLC Management
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2023
New private fixed-income leaders for SLC Management

Current leader is to retire from leading the growing PFI team.