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Employers are investing in workplace financial wellness, but not how employees want it
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2024
Employers are investing in workplace financial wellness, but not how employees want it

New report highlights costly disconnect between firms and employees.

By Steve Randall
UBS launches new wealth unit, leadership changes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2024
UBS launches new wealth unit, leadership changes

Firm is reorganizing its global wealth management operations.

By Bloomberg
Jeffries 'well beyond green shoots' as earnings jump
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2024
Jeffries 'well beyond green shoots' as earnings jump

Investment banking revenue up 59% in second quarter.

By Bloomberg
Record haul for $54B long-duration ETF amid rate cut bets
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 27, 2024
Record haul for $54B long-duration ETF amid rate cut bets

Fund attracted $2.7 billion in one day Monday.

By Bloomberg
Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Americana Partners takes aim at LatAm wealth opportunity

The $7B RIA has launched a dedicated wealth unit, led by a respected authority and backed by family offices in a key market.

By Leo Almazora
Why transition planning for Asian clients is 'very complex'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Why transition planning for Asian clients is 'very complex'

"There's a lot of underserved clients in the space and they need a lot of help," says an advisor to the community.

By Josh Welsh
Making ends meet a worry even for America's high earners
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Making ends meet a worry even for America's high earners

Fed survey finds three-tenths of high-income consumers are concerned about their finances in the next six months.

By Bloomberg
Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite
NEWS RIAS JUN 26, 2024
Wealthspire Advisors appoints industry veterans to bolster C-suite

The independent RIA unveils leadership additions, including its first-ever chief technology officer, in a redoubled commitment to attract top talent.

By Leo Almazora
Colorado bars advisor over high-risk options trades
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2024
Colorado bars advisor over high-risk options trades

"Buying options is fraught with risk for financial advisors," one attorney noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs
NEWS RIAS JUN 26, 2024
Ex-Sanctuary CEO Jim Dickson launches new firm for growth-focused RIAs

The venture co-founded with Mark Penske, which will take strategic stakes in independent partner firms, is starting strong with a deal to snap up a $3.4B OCIO.

By Leo Almazora
Americans more comfortable investing, want to meet their advisor more often
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Americans more comfortable investing, want to meet their advisor more often

Allianz Life survey also finds less anxiety about the economy than a year ago.

By Steve Randall
A port strike is the last thing the US economy needs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
A port strike is the last thing the US economy needs

Supply chain issues are already a risk, industries want to avoid more.

By Bloomberg
Election supercycle is making ESG investors nervous
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Election supercycle is making ESG investors nervous

With multiple elections globally, anti-green backlash is in focus.

By Bloomberg
Nomura trading and investment head gets $12M paycheck
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 26, 2024
Nomura trading and investment head gets $12M paycheck

It's the biggest ever for Japan’s biggest brokerage.

By Bloomberg
Finra bars two ex-Raymond James advisors who sold unapproved products
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 25, 2024
Finra bars two ex-Raymond James advisors who sold unapproved products

Firms must take reasonable steps to avoid financial advisors' selling away, one compliance expert noted.

By Bruce Kelly
Nvidia's investment case will last for years, says "Big Short" portfolio manager
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 25, 2024
Nvidia's investment case will last for years, says "Big Short" portfolio manager

The $430B slide in the vaunted AI stock hasn't scratched the long-term story, according to Steve Eisman.

By Bloomberg
Certuity taps industry veteran Scott Welch as new CIO
NEWS RIAS JUN 25, 2024
Certuity taps industry veteran Scott Welch as new CIO

As CIO, Welch brings more than 25 years of experience, including time at WisdomTree and Dynasty Financial Partners.

By Leo Almazora
Whatever happened to all those Fed rate cuts Wall Street promised?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 25, 2024
Whatever happened to all those Fed rate cuts Wall Street promised?

A Loomis Sayles fixed income strategist explains what happened and offers guidance on what investors can expect in the second half of 2024.

By Gregg Greenberg
NewEdge Wealth welcomes investing leader Brian Nick
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 25, 2024
NewEdge Wealth welcomes investing leader Brian Nick

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA’s latest hire comes with experience from TIAA/Nuveen, UBS, Barclays, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

By Leo Almazora
Still upside risks left to inflation, says Fed's Bowman
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 25, 2024
Still upside risks left to inflation, says Fed's Bowman

Pinpointing several hotspots, the Federal Reserve governor is standing pat on projecting no rate cuts this year.

By Bloomberg