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Stifel employees leave after probe into 'inappropriate relations'
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Stifel employees leave after probe into 'inappropriate relations'

A spokesperson for the St. Louis-based firm says it has 'taken appropriate action,' with one of the employees going through a 'legal process.'

By Bloomberg
Valuations for B-Ds and RIAs soar. Can it last?
NEWS RIAS MAY 06, 2024
Valuations for B-Ds and RIAs soar. Can it last?

Deals by LPL underscore surge in price propelled by the ongoing movement to fee-based revenue from one-time commission charges.

By Bruce Kelly
Asset managers are focusing on quality data and a better investor experience
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Asset managers are focusing on quality data and a better investor experience

Accurate data and an expanded product range are priorities.

By Steve Randall
Boomerang kids putting finances at risk for themselves and their parents
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Boomerang kids putting finances at risk for themselves and their parents

Report reveals a rise in adult children returning home.

By Steve Randall
Berkshire Hathaway earnings grow to $11B, cash hoard at $189B
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Berkshire Hathaway earnings grow to $11B, cash hoard at $189B

Warren Buffett says cash will only be spent on low-risk, high-return deals.

By Bloomberg
Stocks gain ahead of central bank speeches
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Stocks gain ahead of central bank speeches

Stocks gain ahead of central bank speeches.

By Bloomberg
Former bulls' EMs outlook sours
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Former bulls' EMs outlook sours

Higher-for-longer US rates and geopolitics are among the fears.

By Bloomberg
Hedge fund options bets may predict green equities performance
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 06, 2024
Hedge fund options bets may predict green equities performance

New academic study found industry predictions outperform.

By Bloomberg
Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Biden White House wipes student-debt slates clean for art school victims

The Biden administration has cancelled $6.1B worth of loans for 317,000 Americans who were deceived by the Art Institutes.

By Leo Almazora
Whatever happened to that small-cap rally?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Whatever happened to that small-cap rally?

Despite all the year-end predictions that small-cap stocks would outperform in 2024, the Russell 2000 index continues to trail the S&P 500 by a wide margin.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2024
BlackRock-backed Willow wants to help advisors catch the wealth transfer wave

With fresh funding, the startup catering to financial advisors is offering new courses geared towards women and NextGen investors.

By Leo Almazora
Fiducient Advisors names new president
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Fiducient Advisors names new president

The NFP affiliate firm announces industry veteran in a planned succession as its leader of nearly 20 years steps down.

By Leo Almazora
Consumer watchdog questions the tax benefits of $116B HSAs, industry hits back
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Consumer watchdog questions the tax benefits of $116B HSAs, industry hits back

CFPB report says fees offset gains, but the ABA says it's inaccurate.

By Steve Randall
Tech stocks gain ahead of US jobs report
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Tech stocks gain ahead of US jobs report

Labour market data is due at 8.30am ET.

By Bloomberg
Bond traders now think Fed will move faster
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Bond traders now think Fed will move faster

Yields have fallen since the central bank's latest decision.

By Bloomberg
Gold heading for worst weekly loss since February
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
Gold heading for worst weekly loss since February

Higher-for-longer rates expectation has weakened demand.

By Bloomberg
SVB Financial set to offload VC unit to Pinegrove affiliate
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 03, 2024
SVB Financial set to offload VC unit to Pinegrove affiliate

Brookfield and Sequoia Capital are backing the buyers.

By Bloomberg
How to get sales and compliance on the same page
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2024
How to get sales and compliance on the same page

There needs to be a healthy working relationship between the powers screaming 'Now!' and those saying, 'Not so fast!'

By Gregg Greenberg
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2024
Where will RIA buying be strongest in the next year?

Inaugural M&A research reveals which wealth firm segment looks sweetest for dealmakers, aggregators, lenders, and consultants.

By Leo Almazora
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC
NEWS ALTERNATIVES MAY 02, 2024
Barred Texas broker sold GPB fund without a license: SEC

"The only way to really address recidivism is through bringing criminal cases," one attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly