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Outflows from sustainable funds slow down
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Outflows from sustainable funds slow down

Will clean energy make a comeback as the Inflation Reduction Act moves to an implementation phase?

By Emile Hallez
Managed accounts consolidation is inevitable, says Cerulli
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Managed accounts consolidation is inevitable, says Cerulli

With three-fifths of survey respondents expecting a unified environment in at least two years, platform providers have to work hard to win advisors over.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone prepping new funds for retail market
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 18, 2024
Blackstone prepping new funds for retail market

"With a big name like Blackstone, it's easier for a broker-dealer or RIA to get behind that brand," says industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
CW Advisors snaps up Mercadien Asset Management
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
CW Advisors snaps up Mercadien Asset Management

The Audax-backed RIA’s latest acquisition vaults it to the $8.8B AUM mark while expanding its presence in New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Equestrian-focused advisor leaps to LPL from Edward Jones
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Equestrian-focused advisor leaps to LPL from Edward Jones

The broker-dealer giant has broadened its reach in Washington as the $170M veteran advisor launches his own practice.

By Leo Almazora
Envestnet acquisition should ‘embolden’ advisors
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Envestnet acquisition should ‘embolden’ advisors

The deal "signals to people who are going independent that there's money out there to be had."

By Josh Welsh
Most investors remain bullish but concerned about inflation, skeptical on rate cuts
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Most investors remain bullish but concerned about inflation, skeptical on rate cuts

Morgan Stanley survey reveals mega-caps driving sentiment.

By Steve Randall
Whistleblower awarded more than $37M by SEC
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Whistleblower awarded more than $37M by SEC

Agency says award reflects importance of the program.

By Steve Randall
Celebrations can be costly, most Americans would rather not risk their financial wellbeing
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Celebrations can be costly, most Americans would rather not risk their financial wellbeing

How the rise of 'loud budgeting' is tackling potentially awkward conversations.

By Steve Randall
Markets underestimating risk of rising shipping costs
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Markets underestimating risk of rising shipping costs

Nomura warns of notable upward pressure on inflation.

By Bloomberg
ESG fund launches show sharp slowdown
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
ESG fund launches show sharp slowdown

Only around100 funds launched through to the end of May.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley revamps senior leaders in M&A unit
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley revamps senior leaders in M&A unit

Firm announces changes to global division management team.

By Bloomberg
Looking back on a lifetime of success
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Looking back on a lifetime of success

Fresh from winning the InvestmentNews Lifetime Achievement award, Envestnet’s Bill Crager recalls the company’s ‘Aha!’ moment.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock takes to the blue-chip bond market for Preqin deal funding
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2024
BlackRock takes to the blue-chip bond market for Preqin deal funding

The world's largest asset manager is issuing three tranches of debt to help fuel its venture into the private-markets data space.

By Bloomberg
CFP Board taps Rise's Terri Kallsen as chair-elect for 2025
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 17, 2024
CFP Board taps Rise's Terri Kallsen as chair-elect for 2025

Kallsen will assume the role from Elizabeth Miller, who’ll step up as chair of the board next year.

By Leo Almazora
Finra employees saw a 4.7% comp bump in 2023
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 17, 2024
Finra employees saw a 4.7% comp bump in 2023

"No one has ever gone hungry working for Finra," said one compliance executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra adds enforcement muscle with SVP hires
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2024
Finra adds enforcement muscle with SVP hires

The industry regulator has tapped two legal luminaries to newly established positions following a report questioning its thin 2023 record.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust tightens San Diego focus with new market leader
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Northern Trust tightens San Diego focus with new market leader

The latest promotion in the firm’s wealth division will oversee strategic growth and services in the high-net-worth hotspot.

By Leo Almazora
AI laggards gain traction as fatigue sets in for Magnificent Seven
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2024
AI laggards gain traction as fatigue sets in for Magnificent Seven

Experts see a "catch-up" trade in tech as extreme growth in AI leaders sets stage for value seekers.

By Bloomberg
Avantax extends New York presence with veteran advisor duo
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Avantax extends New York presence with veteran advisor duo

Cetera's tax-centric subsidiary is welcoming a $150M independent team in Long Island that chose to cut ties with Osaic.

By Leo Almazora