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Americans still flunking financial literacy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
Americans still flunking financial literacy

Financial education provider’s latest annual test results show marginal improvement among younger takers, with less than half passing.

By Leo Almazora
More clients making wealth transfer plans a family affair
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
More clients making wealth transfer plans a family affair

Edward Jones research gives an advisor-eye view of shifting trends in wealth transfer conversations and clients’ planning priorities.

By Leo Almazora
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report
NEWS RIAS MAR 20, 2024
RIA gold rush fever is over: Report

'What’s missing in most cases of deals is that firms aren’t integrating the RIAs they are buying,' Mark Tibergien says.

By Bruce Kelly
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi taps former UBS exec to head family office unit

The firm is tapping the veteran business-builder and reshuffling key members of its wealth unit as it looks to bolster its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
DeVoe & Co. names new marketing head
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
DeVoe & Co. names new marketing head

The RIA-focused consultancy’s executive hire joins with more than 20 years of experience.

By Leo Almazora
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 20, 2024
Citi pays Andy Sieg $11.3M for first 3 months as wealth head

The size of award underscores Citi's desire to overhaul its struggling wealth division.

By Bloomberg
US equity investors increase risk appetite: S&P Global
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
US equity investors increase risk appetite: S&P Global

S&P Global report shows expectations for returns have declined.

By Steve Randall
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2024
Bank customers are concerned about overregulation: ABA report

A banking industry survey reveals a high satisfaction with financial institutions.

By Steve Randall
Luxury stocks decline, market awaits Fed rates decision
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
Luxury stocks decline, market awaits Fed rates decision

The latest Federal Open Market Committee decision on rates is due at 2 p.m. in Washington.

By Bloomberg
How much can you make working for a crypto firm?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 20, 2024
How much can you make working for a crypto firm?

US is most generous with six-figure compensation packages.

By Bloomberg
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2024
Why pre-retirees with a plan are better off in retirement

T. Rowe Price report reinforces benefits of formal financial planning on retirement wealth, confidence, and more for 401(k) participants.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
Raymond James taps Paul Reilly's successor

Company announces only the fourth chief executive in its history.

By Bruce Kelly
B-D network Wentworth closes deal to go public
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2024
B-D network Wentworth closes deal to go public

Using the company's stock creates opportunities for financing deals, CEO says

By Bruce Kelly
With $67T in liquid assets, US stays on top of the world
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2024
With $67T in liquid assets, US stays on top of the world

Report details top cities for centimillionaires and billionaires, including wealth hot spots to watch and real estate leaders.

By Leo Almazora
Getting a family to the table to discuss giving is tougher than it sounds
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Getting a family to the table to discuss giving is tougher than it sounds

'It's really that transparent conversation that's the key to making sure that we utilize these different strategies that are in place,' an advisor says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Investors bullish despite election uncertainty: CFP Board
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Investors bullish despite election uncertainty: CFP Board

A CFP Board survey found six out of seven advisors say their clients are optimistic.

By Leo Almazora
Infrastructure investment is primed for growth, with private investors essential
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Infrastructure investment is primed for growth, with private investors essential

Last year was challenging for the asset class but the trajectory remains positive.

By Steve Randall
Investors are in a risk-on mood: BofA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAR 19, 2024
Investors are in a risk-on mood: BofA

A survey of fund manages shows rising preference for Europe, emerging markets stocks.

By Bloomberg
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2024
Barings blasts asset manager Corinthia over ‘corporate raid’

The MassMutual subsidiary filed legal action as an aggressive recruitment strategy threatens its status in the private credit space.

By Leo Almazora
Has UBS missed the US wealth management M&A boom?
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2024
Has UBS missed the US wealth management M&A boom?

Recent history shows that wealth management deals by giant banks like UBS can produce mixed results.

By Bruce Kelly