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When should RIAs end a client relationship?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2024
When should RIAs end a client relationship?

Fewer clients can help the advisor perform at "a higher level," says one new RIA.

By Josh Welsh
Wealth lead-generation fintech Cashmere AI gets $3.6M seed funding
NEWS FINTECH SEP 11, 2024
Wealth lead-generation fintech Cashmere AI gets $3.6M seed funding

The startup uses machine learning to match advisors with clients who are at life stages where they could benefit from working with a financial professional.

By Emile Hallez
'Crypto could become a standard sleeve in diversified portfolios'
NEWS ALTERNATIVES SEP 11, 2024
'Crypto could become a standard sleeve in diversified portfolios'

A new report reveals that digital assets are increasingly being recommended by wealth managers.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealth management veteran wants to help advisors share best practice
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
Wealth management veteran wants to help advisors share best practice

New peer-to-peer community launched by former LPL, Thrivent leader.

By Steve Randall
US slips down global retirement index as more individuals feel the strain
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
US slips down global retirement index as more individuals feel the strain

New analysis looks at multiple factors driving retirement security in 44 countries.

By Steve Randall
Northern Trust announces leadership changes to align for growth
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
Northern Trust announces leadership changes to align for growth

Changes will take place from October 1, 2024.

By Steve Randall
US two-Year yield lowest since 2022 as CPI data is awaited
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
US two-Year yield lowest since 2022 as CPI data is awaited

With a week until the Fed's rates decision, inflation stats are key.

Bitcoin slips as market decides its was a Harris win
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
Bitcoin slips as market decides its was a Harris win

A Trump administration is considered more favorable to cryptos.

Goldman says its ESG stock-picking model wins most of the time
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 11, 2024
Goldman says its ESG stock-picking model wins most of the time

Circular economy is an important part of the equation.

JPMorgan leads banks stocks lower as Pinto tempers earnings expectations
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
JPMorgan leads banks stocks lower as Pinto tempers earnings expectations

The remarks at an industry conference Tuesday sent the Wall Street bank on its biggest intraday tumble in more than four years.

By Bloomberg
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds
NEWS FIXED INCOME SEP 10, 2024
Investors claiming "emotional distress damages" win lawsuit involving GWG bonds

"This is one of the largest emotional distress damages awarded in Finra’s history,” says attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
September is historically a scary month for stocks. Why not "market time" it?
NEWS EQUITIES SEP 10, 2024
September is historically a scary month for stocks. Why not "market time" it?

September seasonality is once again weighing on stocks. Advisors discuss how they handle the market's trickiest month.

By Gregg Greenberg
Women to Watch 2024 excellence awardees revealed
NEWS WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY SEP 10, 2024
Women to Watch 2024 excellence awardees revealed

The fifth annual awards night on November 6 will celebrate the best and brightest women in the financial services industry. Did you make the list?

By Josh Welsh
Why advisors are turning to customized portfolios
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2024
Why advisors are turning to customized portfolios

Advisors delve into the pros and cons as survey reveals what they believe is setting them apart from competitors.

By Josh Welsh
Traders nervous ahead of Harris-Trump debate
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Traders nervous ahead of Harris-Trump debate

Volatility likely in election run-up, but what's ahead?

Wages could rise fastest in two decades if firms' budgets are as projected
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Wages could rise fastest in two decades if firms' budgets are as projected

Barometer of salary budget increases reveals strong intentions for 2025.

By Steve Randall
Millions of homeowners could face financial struggle from extreme weather event
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 10, 2024
Millions of homeowners could face financial struggle from extreme weather event

Large share of owners say they would go into debt just to pay insurance deductible.

By Steve Randall
Former Invesco, Merrill veteran joins $17B RIA to lead marketing
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2024
Former Invesco, Merrill veteran joins $17B RIA to lead marketing

New CMO plans to drive growth at Atlanta based firm.

By Steve Randall
Big branches flex their muscle
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
Big branches flex their muscle

Latest splits from broker-dealers a sign that perhaps more executives and advisors from these giant branches want to enjoy the fruits of the private equity funds flooding the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Student debt defaults set for a comeback
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS SEP 09, 2024
Student debt defaults set for a comeback

Legal challenges to student loan forgiveness programs and data on consumer debt point to a profound reckoning for borrowers.

By Leo Almazora