Leo Almazora

Leo Almazora has been the resident US News Writer for InvestmentNews since February 2024. 

An experienced journalist, he honed his understanding of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and wealth technology over seven years of conversations with portfolio managers, advisors and other industry experts and insiders over the course of nearly a decade. 

In his spare time, he enjoys running (he's run a full mary once, and is hoping to make it twice), singing, biking, listening to audiobooks, or doing some combination thereof.

Email him at [email protected].

Leo Almazora
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Goldman and Morgan Stanley split on bitcoin ETFs
ALTERNATIVES AUG 16, 2024
Goldman and Morgan Stanley split on bitcoin ETFs

The two Wall Street giants have substantial stakes, but a closer reading of their disclosures suggest different stances on the alternative ETF class.

Are small business owners suffering from cash flow complacency?
RIA NEWS AUG 16, 2024
Are small business owners suffering from cash flow complacency?

A failure to get their financial houses in order could be costing independent business owners dearly, finds a new report.

NewEdge Wealth widens Florida footprint with HNW Merrill Lynch team
RIA NEWS AUG 16, 2024
NewEdge Wealth widens Florida footprint with HNW Merrill Lynch team

The RIA’s latest expansion in is led by two veteran advisors with more than half a century of collective experience.

Vanguard is joining the active muni ETF fray
ETFS AUG 16, 2024
Vanguard is joining the active muni ETF fray

The Jack Bogle-founded fund giant is bolstering its fixed-income shelf with actively managed municipal bond strategies.

Raymond James succession plan rolls on with RJA division shakeup
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 16, 2024
Raymond James succession plan rolls on with RJA division shakeup

The broker-dealer giant is shuffling the leadership within Raymond James & Associates as part of its broader seismic reorganization.

eMoney takes aim at RIAs’ data fragmentation frustrations
FINTECH AUG 16, 2024
eMoney takes aim at RIAs’ data fragmentation frustrations

The financial planning software provider owned by Fidelity has added a data-syncing and integration boost to one of its key programs.

Finra fines, suspends ex-UBS rep who liquidated deceased client’s account
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
Finra fines, suspends ex-UBS rep who liquidated deceased client’s account

He was fired after an exam revealed he conducted trades in the account, which was worth more than $260K, without proper authority.

SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2024
SEC’s landmark recordkeeping action could ‘embolden examiners’

The regulator’s scrutiny and charges against one firm could spark tighter enforcement over off-channel communications, says compliance consultancy.

JPMorgan names global ETFs head in bullish active bet
ETFS AUG 15, 2024
JPMorgan names global ETFs head in bullish active bet

The firm’s asset management arm looks to raise its ranking in the active ETF sector as it elevates a 20-year tenured leader.

Estate wealth tech platform Vanilla gets a boost from Edward Jones
FINTECH AUG 15, 2024
Estate wealth tech platform Vanilla gets a boost from Edward Jones

The fintech provider’s latest funding round, which also includes Alumni Ventures and Vanguard, will support its continued growth and AI push.