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Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2023
Uncertainty about student loan forgiveness complicates use of 401(k) provision

Many employers are wary of implementing a SECURE 2.0 program that lets them apply matching contributions to student loan repayments in 401(k) plans.

BlackRock to offer two buffer ETFs that aim to limit investors' losses
INVESTING ETFS APR 03, 2023
BlackRock to offer two buffer ETFs that aim to limit investors' losses

The two funds would both track the returns of the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, using options to try to reduce potential fluctuations in investors' returns.

Blackstone’s BREIT sees $4.5 billion of withdrawal requests in March
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 03, 2023
Blackstone’s BREIT sees $4.5 billion of withdrawal requests in March

The real estate trust, which has limited redemptions for a fifth straight month, had already hit 2% monthly limits in January and February.

MSCI to downgrade ESG ratings on over 30,000 funds
INVESTING ESG APR 03, 2023
MSCI to downgrade ESG ratings on over 30,000 funds

The firm’s ratings unit overhauls its methodology as ESG score providers continue to draw criticism for using inconsistent approaches that have yet to be properly regulated.

Hopes for bipartisan Social Security fix dim amid Biden-GOP tensions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2023
Hopes for bipartisan Social Security fix dim amid Biden-GOP tensions

Some members of an ad hoc group of lawmakers who are trying to fashion a deal say prospects have been diminished by President Joe Biden's accusations that Republicans want to cut benefits.

Morgan Stanley downgrades Charles Schwab
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 30, 2023
Morgan Stanley downgrades Charles Schwab

Schwab clients are moving funds from sweep accounts into money market funds at a rate of $20 billion a month, according to the Morgan Stanley report.

Credit Suisse still helping Americans dodge taxes, Senate panel says
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 29, 2023
Credit Suisse still helping Americans dodge taxes, Senate panel says

The committee uncovered 'major violations' of the $2.6 billion plea deal Credit Suisse reached with the Justice Department in 2014, according to a report.

UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover, replace Hamers
NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 29, 2023
UBS brings back Ermotti as CEO to lead Credit Suisse takeover, replace Hamers

Ermotti, who previously served as UBS' CEO for nine years, is familiar with UBS and the Swiss financial landscape, qualities seen as critical for the integration.

Schwab facing questions as investors start to unearth risks that have been hiding in plain sight
NEWS RIAS MAR 27, 2023
Schwab facing questions as investors start to unearth risks that have been hiding in plain sight

Firm faces pressure from bond losses and rising cash yields but executives say business is misunderstood and has enough liquidity.

Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says
INVESTING ESG MAR 27, 2023
Green funds have run out of ‘investible’ assets, Impax CEO says

Without more green investments, the likelihood of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change becomes increasingly remote, according to the IPCC.