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There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2023
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future

Envestnet survey reveals need for blend of technology and human advisor insights.

By Steve Randall
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable
NEWS ESG DEC 07, 2023
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable

Veteran hedge fund investors tells COP28 delegates that private capital demands returns.

By Bloomberg
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
NEWS ESG DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.

By Bloomberg
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer

Sources say the firm is considering selling insider shares for $95.

By Bloomberg
Mercer announces two deals in as many days
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2023
Mercer announces two deals in as many days

RIA aggregator acquired $495M Paragon Wealth Strategies and $95M Brighton Financial Planning.

By InvestmentNews
Last call for votes: 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Last call for votes: 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms

InvestmentNews’ inaugural 5-Star Fund Providers and 5-Star Research Platforms is closing this Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Prepare for continued volatility in 2024, says State Street Global Advisors
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Prepare for continued volatility in 2024, says State Street Global Advisors

Market uncertainty and a fragile US economy among some of the challenges ahead.

By Steve Randall
Could Europe lead global rate cutting in 2024?
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Could Europe lead global rate cutting in 2024?

Investors are betting that the ECB may be an early mover.

By Bloomberg
Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors

What's not clear is how many FiNet advisors will feel the sting of the fee increase.

By Bruce Kelly
Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2023
Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving

Schwab Charitable reported its donors increased their giving by 8%, or nearly $350 million, to more than $5 billion in its fiscal year 2023.

By Gregg Greenberg
Cap on Wells Fargo assets will cause pain eventually, Scharf says
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 05, 2023
Cap on Wells Fargo assets will cause pain eventually, Scharf says

The bank has been hobbled by the Fed order limiting its size for more than five years — longer than Scharf's tenure as CEO.

By Bloomberg
UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
UBS is latest firm OK'd by NFL players union

More than two decades old, the NFLPA's registered player financial advisor program for years was limited to individual financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Most Americans think they can spot a scam, but Citi study reveals otherwise
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2023
Most Americans think they can spot a scam, but Citi study reveals otherwise

Scams are becoming more prolific and more sophisticated.

By Steve Randall
Too far, too fast? Investors may have been over-bullish on economy
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2023
Too far, too fast? Investors may have been over-bullish on economy

Expectation of better economic conditions, rate cuts could have seen overbuying last month.

By Bloomberg
China credit outlook cut to negative by Moody's
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2023
China credit outlook cut to negative by Moody's

Debt levels are concerning the ratings agency.

By Bloomberg
Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2023
Indiana-based hybrid hires former Wells Fargo exec

John Peluso retired in September as head of Wells Fargo’s clearing operations, and earlier presided over FiNet.

By InvestmentNews
Giant RIAs in old-fashioned donnybrook for advisors and clients
NEWS RIAS DEC 04, 2023
Giant RIAs in old-fashioned donnybrook for advisors and clients

Edelman Financial Engines is suing Mariner Wealth Advisors, alleging that Mariner is poaching its clients and running Edelman out of business.

By Bruce Kelly
Thinking of going independent? How smaller RIAs can win despite disruptive tech  
NEWS TECHNOLOGY DEC 04, 2023
Thinking of going independent? How smaller RIAs can win despite disruptive tech  

Advisory Services Network's business development director, Trey Prescott, talks to InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Can banks really be trusted on ESG when they set their own rules?
NEWS ESG DEC 04, 2023
Can banks really be trusted on ESG when they set their own rules?

Discussions at COP28 include global standards for sustainability reporting.

By Bloomberg
Shut up and take our money, investors say about financial advice
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2023
Shut up and take our money, investors say about financial advice

Demand for paid financial advice is at a high level and rising, survey data show.

By Emile Hallez