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JPMorgan Asset Management launches rare money market fund
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 17, 2024
JPMorgan Asset Management launches rare money market fund

Fund will buy only European government or sovereign-backed securities.

By Bloomberg
InvestmentNews Awards 2024 Excellence Awardees
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
InvestmentNews Awards 2024 Excellence Awardees

Full rundown of all the finalists ahead of the inaugural InvestmentNews Awards on June 20.

By Josh Welsh
We're a beacon of trust in our community, finalist says
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
We're a beacon of trust in our community, finalist says

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Midwest region): Travis Sholin, Keystone Financial Services.

By Josh Welsh
‘Assets are a tool to bring clients joy'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
‘Assets are a tool to bring clients joy'

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Northeast): Lawrence (Larry) Sprung, Mitlin Financial Inc.

By Josh Welsh
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration
NEWS RIAS MAY 16, 2024
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration

The RIA giant is redoubling its inorganic growth focus as it elevates Martine Lellis to a newly created leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley bouncing back after tough winter
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 16, 2024
B. Riley bouncing back after tough winter

'The wealth managers have been unbelievably supportive through all of this,' said Bryant Riley, the firm's chair and co-CEO.

By Bruce Kelly
DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
DOL expands program to ease retirement plan payouts at bankrupt firms

The agency's new interim rules and a key amendment will help Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees discharge their obligations more easily.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2024
Cetera ratchets up advisor focus with key leadership hires

The RIA giant is tapping alums of LPL, Osaic, Commonwealth and TD Ameritrade in a ramped-up bid to support advisors’ evolving needs.

By Leo Almazora
Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Shakeup at Schwab as veteran leader Bernie Clark retires

The investing behemoth unveiled a slate of executive departures, including its longtime head of advisor services, as part of its succession planning strategy.

By Leo Almazora
Bridging the generational divide in finance
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bridging the generational divide in finance

With younger generations entering the arena, it’s vital to know how to connect with them.

By InvestmentNews
Past mistakes made me more effective, says finalist
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Past mistakes made me more effective, says finalist

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Southeast): Tom West, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors.

By Josh Welsh
Former RBC advisor focuses on ‘expanding access for everyone’
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Former RBC advisor focuses on ‘expanding access for everyone’

InvestmentNews Awards 2024, Advisor of the Year (Regional - Northeast): Zack Hubbard, Greenspring Advisors.

By Josh Welsh
Bond yield volatility requires new trading strategies
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
Bond yield volatility requires new trading strategies

The market is riskier, but that can mean opportunity.

By Bloomberg
UBS asset management leadership gets a refresh
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
UBS asset management leadership gets a refresh

The unit is undergoing streamlining, cost reductions.

By Bloomberg
US inflation stats were accidentally released early
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
US inflation stats were accidentally released early

But did the mistake move the markets?

By Bloomberg
White House wealth: Bidens' assets and income revealed
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 16, 2024
White House wealth: Bidens' assets and income revealed

Official documents also cover Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff.

By Bloomberg
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most advisors still in the dark on direct indexing

FTSE Russell survey research covering RIAs and broker dealers shows four-fifths aren’t using it, and most aren’t clear on the tax benefits.

By Leo Almazora
Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 15, 2024
Finra targets broker over WhatsApp misuse

The use of unmonitored messaging apps by financial advisors has been on the rise in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Bruce Kelly
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
Most Americans aren't ready for the Boomer wealth wave

Survey exposes lack of financial confidence to handle a large windfall, with over half of Gen Y and Gen Z receiving poor advice in the past.

By Leo Almazora
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2024
The Fed gets some breathing room as core CPI cools in April

The moderating inflation metric offers some hope, but the US central bank needs more before considering a dovish turn.

By Bloomberg