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SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2025
SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes

In a move that risks slowing down enforcement, staff must reportedly first get a thumbs up from the commission's newly installed Republican-led leadership before formally undertaking investigations.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo

Collaboration comes as the alternatives-focused tech provider rolls out other enhancements to its leading portfolio construction tool.

By Leo Almazora
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work
NEWS RIAS FEB 03, 2025
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work

Co-founder and managing partner Tim Bello offers perspective on RIA deals, Merchant's "lifecycle equity partners" model, and why the industry could see more capital providers come in.

By Leo Almazora
Trump sets sovereign wealth fund plan in motion
NEWS ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
Trump sets sovereign wealth fund plan in motion

A newly signed executive action would see the strategic fund created in the next 12 months, with the scion of Apollo founder Ben Black slated to take the helm.

By Bloomberg
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst

Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada shocked the market, but advisors remain nonplussed for now.

By Gregg Greenberg
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape

“Bryant Riley’s strength is that he’s an amazing dealmaker and originator,” an industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Vanguard's average fee drops to 0.07% after biggest-ever cut
NEWS ETFS FEB 03, 2025
Vanguard's average fee drops to 0.07% after biggest-ever cut

The Jack Bogle-founded firm expects its decision to slash costs for dozens of mutual funds and ETFs will save investors $350 million this year alone.

By Bloomberg
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum

The broker-dealer giant is pressing on with its strategy to attract advisors as a Connecticut-based team joins its network.

By Leo Almazora
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition
NEWS RIAS FEB 03, 2025
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition

The $11 billion RIA's latest partnerships add $800 million in assets while widening its national network to include 14 offices.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding
NEWS FINTECH FEB 03, 2025
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding

The firm founded by serial fintech entrepreneurs aims to capitalize on its rise to leadership with continued innovation and expanded capacity to meet demand.

By Leo Almazora
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2025
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?

Inflation is one of the key concerns as major trade partners prepare retaliation.

By Steve Randall
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2025
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better

New analysis of 71 pension systems finds US approach needs some reform.

By Steve Randall
S&P 500 could lose 5% due to tariffs, Goldman strategist warns
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
S&P 500 could lose 5% due to tariffs, Goldman strategist warns

David Kostin isn't alone with Morgan Stanley, RBC experts also concerned.

By Bloomberg
Stagflation risk flattens Treasuries curve to 11-week low
NEWS FIXED INCOME FEB 03, 2025
Stagflation risk flattens Treasuries curve to 11-week low

Fears over tariff impact on US economy are increasing.

By Bloomberg
Why is Wall Street bullish on the greenback right now?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2025
Why is Wall Street bullish on the greenback right now?

Major firms are advising clients to buy the dollar.

By Bloomberg
Does Elon Musk now have access to sensitive Treasury Dept. data?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 03, 2025
Does Elon Musk now have access to sensitive Treasury Dept. data?

DOGE team has ordered payment shutdown to federal contractors.

By Bloomberg
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships
NEWS RIAS JAN 31, 2025
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships

RIA giant Summit is closing in on a $20 billion asset milestone, while the New York-based WA looks to extend its Eastern US ambitions.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity
NEWS RIAS JAN 31, 2025
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity

FSI, IAA, CFP Board, and other voices have coalesced to help even the playing field on taxes for independent financial professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 31, 2025
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure

The yellow metal is shining brightly, hitting new record highs and drawing interest from advisory clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fourth-quarter frenzy pushed RIA M&A to a record 2024, DeVoe says
NEWS RIAS JAN 31, 2025
Fourth-quarter frenzy pushed RIA M&A to a record 2024, DeVoe says

After a three-year plateau, momentum from declining interest rates and surging markets could drive steady increases in dealmaking.

By Leo Almazora