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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Lawmakers get their wish as SEC gives Ether ETFs the green light
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2024
Lawmakers get their wish as SEC gives Ether ETFs the green light

Citing bitcoin ETFs, a bipartisan group of house representatives issued the call ahead of the federal securities regulator’s pivotal decision.

Behavioral finance could make for better high-net-worth relationships
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2024
Behavioral finance could make for better high-net-worth relationships

Addressing cognitive biases and self-sabotaging tendencies is key to better advice, says Cerulli.

Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2024
Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity

Data from more than 45 million 401(k), 403(b) and IRA accounts show steady contributions even as "vibecession" weighs on savers.

Raymond James snags $435M Merrill Lynch team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 23, 2024
Raymond James snags $435M Merrill Lynch team

The brokerage giant extends its reach in Massachusetts with a group that includes a father-son advisor duo.

$10M penalty vs. NYSE parent goes too far, say SEC commissioners
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 23, 2024
$10M penalty vs. NYSE parent goes too far, say SEC commissioners

Two dissenting voices from the federal regulator warned the penalty could create "a counter-productive dynamic" with its regulated entities.

iCapital breaks in its distributed ledger capabilities
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2024
iCapital breaks in its distributed ledger capabilities

The fintech's first DLT-enabled fund, launched jointly with UBS, will be the first proof point of its efficiency-boosting technology.

Rise of online brokerages a trend to watch, says Broadridge
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 22, 2024
Rise of online brokerages a trend to watch, says Broadridge

Landmark study of more than 40 million investors shows shifts in self-directed investing, with balance of power tipping away from mutual funds.

Amid mixed economic outlook, RIAs eye guaranteed investment solutions
NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2024
Amid mixed economic outlook, RIAs eye guaranteed investment solutions

Research lifts lid on RIAs' use of annuities, growth strategies, and opportunity to take wallet share from banks.

New survey highlights caregivers’ retirement conundrum
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2024
New survey highlights caregivers’ retirement conundrum

With two-fifths of US adults worried long-term care costs would keep them from retiring, many are placing their hopes on AI.

US individual annuities see record-breaking first quarter, says Limra
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2024
US individual annuities see record-breaking first quarter, says Limra

Latest survey reveals all-time high of $106.7B in Q1 sales, with winning streaks in fixed-rate deferred annuities, FIAs, and RILAs.