Veteran financial reporter Bruce Kelly takes the listener beyond the page, into the heart of the story. With exclusive interviews of industry leaders and the host’s depth of knowledge, this podcast dives deep into a few select topics. The listener will gain new insight into the financial services industry, while Bruce keeps it all moving with a lighthearted approach.
The Host
Bruce Kelly has written for InvestmentNews for more than two decades. He writes primarily about the brokerage industry and its myriad facets, from adviser pay and product sales to M&A.
Jeff talks to Bobby Blue, senior manager research analyst at Morningstar, about liquid alternative funds, ETFs and mutual funds. They discuss what’s driving flows, the fees involved, and red flags to look for with these investments.
Bruce interviews InvestmentNews senior reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. about the SEC's lawsuit against Western International Securities Inc., which involves GWG bonds and violations of Reg BI. Bruce and Mark talk through the specific charges and how effective Reg BI has been during its two years of operation.
Bruce and Jeff interview SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who addresses a plethora of topics, including the SEC’s position on regulating ESG and greenwashing; cryptocurrency regulation; and what Peirce's agenda would be if she became SEC chair.
In the 100th episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, Bruce and Jeff talk with Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, about the shift in wealth management from 2021 to 2022, including how firms are hiring and retaining talent.
Bruce and Jeff connect with Lance Dial, partner at Morgan Lewis, to discuss the SEC's proposed new rules related to ESG investing. They talk about the SEC's goal of cracking down on greenwashing, and the challenge of enforcing rules related to something that's evolving.
