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JPMorgan believes currency carry trades could lose appeal
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 14, 2024
JPMorgan believes currency carry trades could lose appeal

Volatility and the Fed's rates policy may weaken potential.

By Bloomberg
Off-channel communications a struggle for most financial firms, says global report
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Off-channel communications a struggle for most financial firms, says global report

Annual study unpacks compliance headaches and concerns around WhatsApp, electronic communications, social media, and AI.

By Leo Almazora
AAPI individuals lead in asset ownership and income
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
AAPI individuals lead in asset ownership and income

Analysis of census data finds Asian American and Pacific Islanders tend to exceed other groups on several financial fronts.

By Leo Almazora
Is growth stock domination coming to an end?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Is growth stock domination coming to an end?

Value stocks have had a rough time over the past few years. Some advisors see a change at hand.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC bars ex-LPL advisor who aided special needs rep's trading scheme
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUN 13, 2024
SEC bars ex-LPL advisor who aided special needs rep's trading scheme

'Lie, whatever you have to do, to get those trades placed,' one advisor said to the other, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Northwestern Mutual unveils C-suite changes in strategic realignment
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Northwestern Mutual unveils C-suite changes in strategic realignment

Four key leaders are getting new titles and mandates as the firm sharpens its focus on wealth amid an impending CEO succession.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouse sacks staff after investigating allegations of faking work
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Wirehouse sacks staff after investigating allegations of faking work

More than a dozen staffers fired over alleged 'simulation of keyboard activity,' according to Finra disclosures.

By Bloomberg
SEC says firm, founder lost or spent $3M of investors' money in fraud
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
SEC says firm, founder lost or spent $3M of investors' money in fraud

The agency's action is alongside criminal charges by New Jersey’s state attorney.

By Steve Randall
Bond traders unconvinced the Fed will only cut once
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Bond traders unconvinced the Fed will only cut once

Markets believe data still suggests additional changes.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan sees AI early-adopters' advantage for companies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
JPMorgan sees AI early-adopters' advantage for companies

Those that use transformative tech could be see next investment surge.

By Bloomberg
Musk says shareholders hugely in favor of his $56B Tesla pay
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 13, 2024
Musk says shareholders hugely in favor of his $56B Tesla pay

He also said they back the firm's move to Texas.

By Bloomberg
Asset managers to square off at global chess championship
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Asset managers to square off at global chess championship

Representatives from Goldman Sachs and BlackRock are clashing with other blue-chip firms to see who can capture victory in the 64 squares.

By Leo Almazora
Nine-tenths of parents value college, but less than half ready for the first tuition payment
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Nine-tenths of parents value college, but less than half ready for the first tuition payment

Survey unravels diverse approaches to paying for college, including 529 accounts, student loans, and dipping into retirement savings.

By Leo Almazora
Coldstream broadens its capabilities with new risk planning division
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Coldstream broadens its capabilities with new risk planning division

The new unit’s risk and insurance capabilities will be integrated with the Seattle-based independents tax and wealth management services.

By Leo Almazora
New report projects $31T wealth transfer among world’s richest by 2033
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
New report projects $31T wealth transfer among world’s richest by 2033

The report offers a generational and geographic breakdown of the trend, as well as crucial shifts in drivers and motivators for inheritance.

By Leo Almazora
Federal Reserve reveals June rate decision
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Federal Reserve reveals June rate decision

Central bank signals new speed of cuts as it adjusts language in its post-meeting statement.

By Bloomberg
More than half of widowed women staggered by financial woes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
More than half of widowed women staggered by financial woes

New national poll of bereaved women reveals a “tremendous financial burden,” particularly for those who weren’t prepared.

By Leo Almazora
Broad cooling of inflation brings more hope for Fed rate cuts
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Broad cooling of inflation brings more hope for Fed rate cuts

May data show second straight monthly slowdown in key CPI metric in positive surprise for policymakers.

By Bloomberg
Private capital managers see RIA channel as key growth area
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Private capital managers see RIA channel as key growth area

Senior investment strategist at $50B Churchill Asset Management shares insights.

By Steve Randall
Wealthspire Advisors adds former BofA portfolio manager to growing team
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 12, 2024
Wealthspire Advisors adds former BofA portfolio manager to growing team

Industry veteran joins the firm in the New York, South Florida markets.

By Steve Randall