Equities

Odds of recession low in coming year, advisors say

Odds of recession low in coming year, advisors say

Financial advisors generally agree with a recent survey of economists that the odds of a recession in 2025 remain small.

Fixed Income

Muni debt poised for strong year as higher yields lure investors

Sharing a bullish outlook, fixed income strategists say they're "not terribly concerned" over a proposal to scrap the muni bond tax exemption.

Fintech

Fintech firms wealth.com, Vanilla announce key updates

The estate planning-focused platforms are reinforcing their leadership with an executive hire and a new AI-powered capability.

Broker Dealers

New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales

The state's order is a step in negotiating a potential fine with the firm.

Industry News

Texas ramps up ESG pressure on Wall Street over DEI efforts

The state's attorney general warned Goldman, JPMorgan, BlackRock, and other heavyweights of possible legal consequences to their diversity policies.

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Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones
RIAs

Independent Advisor Alliance, Compound Planning hail 2024 milestones

IAA reached a new asset record as Compound Planning announced strategic additions to its leadership team.

CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants
Industry News

CFP Board reveals leading firms in new certificants

The credential-granting body's 2024 leaderboard for new certification features Fidelity, Schwab, Northwestern, and LPL.

Vanguard fund close to toppling world's largest ETF
ETFs

Vanguard fund close to toppling world's largest ETF

With sticky investors and strong initial inflows for 2025, the S&P 500 tracking ETF is threatening the decades-long reign of State Street's SPY.

Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman
RIAs

Focus Partners Wealth acquires $4.16B Merriman

The giant RIA and wealth hub is bolstering its Pacific Northwest footprint as Focus reveals another internal consolidation in Seattle.

Morgan Stanley says dollar sellers are more common than thought
Industry News

Morgan Stanley says dollar sellers are more common than thought

Firm says there is a 'silent plurality' of greenback bears.

Breaking down the benefits of 'systematic' bond investing
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Breaking down the benefits of 'systematic' bond investing

Jeff Rosenberg, portfolio manager for the systematic multi-strategy fund for BlackRock, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain the benefits of systematic investing in the fixed income arena.

Digging deep into global listed infrastructure investments
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Digging deep into global listed infrastructure investments

Tyler Rosenlicht, Portfolio Manager for Global Listed Infrastructure, Cohen & Steers, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain why global listed infrastructure securities will fare well in the coming year.

Will small-cap stocks take the baton in 2025?
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Will small-cap stocks take the baton in 2025?

Jim Shore, senior client portfolio manager for American Century, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to offer his outlook on market leadership in the coming year and name his favorite small-cap plays.

Breaking down the latest trends in PEP plans
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Breaking down the latest trends in PEP plans

Nick Pagano, head of core market sales at T Rowe Price, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to offer his outlook on Pooled Employer Plans (PEP) and other retirement solutions.

How to pick the right solutions for your retirement plan
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How to pick the right solutions for your retirement plan

Rachel Weker, senior retirement strategist for T Rowe Price, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to discuss what advisors and plan sponsors should know about choosing the right retirement plan for clients.

Shining a spotlight on in-plan retirement income solutions 
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Shining a spotlight on in-plan retirement income solutions 

Jessica Sclafani, global retirement strategist for T Rowe Price, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the increased interest in in-plan retirement income solutions by plan sponsors.

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