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IMF warns of worryingly high liquidity risks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2024
IMF warns of worryingly high liquidity risks

Executive says many countries have extremely high debt due to pandemic borrowing.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan plans to hire again as deals, wealth business grow
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2024
JPMorgan plans to hire again as deals, wealth business grow

President Daniel Pinto also shares his views on rate cuts.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley's new CEO Pick has wealth management in his veins
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley's new CEO Pick has wealth management in his veins

Industry executive warns it will take time for Pick to earn the trust of advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Bob Doll named CEO of Crossmark
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
Bob Doll named CEO of Crossmark

Doll, who succeeds Mike Kern as the faith-based investment management firm's CEO, will continue to serve as its chief investment officer.

By InvestmentNews
Can the wirehouses stop leaking advisors?
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 16, 2024
Can the wirehouses stop leaking advisors?

Many advisors are leaving, disillusioned by what they consider prohibitive pay grids and a lack of flexibility.

By InvestmentNews
How depths of 9/11 trauma propelled planning career
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
How depths of 9/11 trauma propelled planning career

Dr. Nicole B. Simpson was in Tower Two when the planes hit the World Trade Center, altering the course of her personal and professional life forever.

By Emily Douglas
Despite more than $2B in fines, financial industry still uses risky communications
NEWS FINTECH JAN 16, 2024
Despite more than $2B in fines, financial industry still uses risky communications

Report reveals texting and messaging apps common at RIAs and broker-dealers.

By Steve Randall
Laird Norton, Wetherby to bring all offices under new streamlined brand
NEWS RIAS JAN 16, 2024
Laird Norton, Wetherby to bring all offices under new streamlined brand

The move combines wealth management and investment advisory under one name.

By Steve Randall
ETFs, model portfolios among the hottest investment trends for 2024
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
ETFs, model portfolios among the hottest investment trends for 2024

Natixis Investment Managers’ portfolio managers, strategists and executives share their outlook.

By Steve Randall
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
It’s too soon to bet on aggressive rate cuts, says IMF executive

Inflation is still not under control so cuts may be smaller than expected.

By Bloomberg
Dollar up, Treasuries climb as Fed rates sentiment eases
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
Dollar up, Treasuries climb as Fed rates sentiment eases

Greenback gains alongside less risky assets ahead of Waller speech.

By Bloomberg
Why US earnings may easily beat expectations
NEWS EQUITIES JAN 16, 2024
Why US earnings may easily beat expectations

Morgan Stanley analyst says forecasts have set the stage for surprises.

By Bloomberg
EM stocks drop for worst start to a year since 2016
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
EM stocks drop for worst start to a year since 2016

Geopolitics and higher rates are weighing on sentiment.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs
NEWS ALTERNATIVES JAN 12, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors to sell new bitcoin ETFs

'We’ve made significant investments the last few years across our franchise to better serve our customers, and help drive growth,' says Wells CFO Mike Santomassimo.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill adds new clients by tapping Bank of America customers
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2024
Merrill adds new clients by tapping Bank of America customers

'In 2023, a record number of existing Bank of America clients became Merrill clients,' says Eric Schimpf, president and co-head of Merrill Wealth Management. 'We can and will do more here.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
JPMorgan posts record net interest income
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JAN 12, 2024
JPMorgan posts record net interest income

The bank said the windfall may continue this year; its earnings also included a $2.9B charge for an FDIC special assessment related to last year's bank failures.

By Bloomberg
Arax acquires independent broker-dealer, adds $2B wealth team
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Arax acquires independent broker-dealer, adds $2B wealth team

The firm has also hired a new CIO as it scales up its operations.

By Steve Randall
Blackstone elevates duo to co-chief investment officers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Blackstone elevates duo to co-chief investment officers

$1T asset manager has also promoted Americas real estate head to a global role.

By Steve Randall
Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust announce asset management leadership moves
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Goldman Sachs, Northern Trust announce asset management leadership moves

People moves are gathering pace as the new year gets underway.

By Steve Randall
Investors ignoring inflation risk with rate hopes, says BofA
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 12, 2024
Investors ignoring inflation risk with rate hopes, says BofA

Strategists say an early rate cut could be delayed if prices keep rising.

By Bloomberg