Steve Randall

Steve Randall has more than three decades of media experience encompassing online, newspapers, magazines, radio, and podcasts. He focuses on insights and news for professionals in financial services, specifically investment and financial advisors. Steve writes for Key Media's Investment News (since 2023) and Wealth Professional (since 2014) titles with his Morning Briefing newsletter dropping into thousands of inboxes every morning. 

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IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms

Industry group says $1B AUM line reflects inflation, rising regulation, and evolving advisory business models.

Succession risk or smart move? Why Gen X is increasingly missing out on the family business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2026
Succession risk or smart move? Why Gen X is increasingly missing out on the family business

BBH’s Ben Persofsky warns that skipped-generation handovers can strain governance and relationships.

Could Bain Capital’s Perpetual deal lead to bigger participation in US wealth management?
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAR 15, 2026
Could Bain Capital’s Perpetual deal lead to bigger participation in US wealth management?

Acquisition of wealth management arm of Australian firm will see separation from its wider asset management business.

US-China trade talks in Paris test fragile truce ahead of Trump-Xi summit
EMERGING MARKETS MAR 15, 2026
US-China trade talks in Paris test fragile truce ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Negotiators tackle tariffs, rare-earth supplies and geopolitical risks as investors watch for signs of lasting stability in the world’s most critical economic relationship.

Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall

Record employer contributions and wider auto-enrolment signal stronger workplace retirement support.

Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds

Rising prices and limited coverage are widening the affordability gap for retirees needing care.

Fear grips retail investors while institutions dial back return hopes
EQUITIES MAR 12, 2026
Fear grips retail investors while institutions dial back return hopes

Sentiment snapshot shows rising pessimism, geopolitical risk concerns and tempered equity expectations.

Advisor-centric product design reshapes distribution strategies in 2026
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 12, 2026
Advisor-centric product design reshapes distribution strategies in 2026

Mary Mock, head of distribution at Touchstone Investments, tells InvestmentNews how asset managers are pivoting.

Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2026
Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition

Deal strengthens retirement plan expertise and expands national reach for fast-growing wealth firm.

Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2026
Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition

New research shows neobanks gaining customers faster while legacy brands hold affluent segments.