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Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Braxton encourages RIAs to see investing in diversity as a business strategy

‘If a firm values its human capital, then it will make an investment to make sure that their talent can flourish for the advancement of the bottom line,’ says Lazetta Rainey Braxton, co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2024
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts

Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.

By Bloomberg
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy

It's the most critical view of the NABE in 13 years.

By Bloomberg
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James

Returns to investors are at their worst level since the financial crisis.

By Bloomberg
Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 12, 2024
Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing

Credit risk indicators have stopped flashing red for the first time since rate hikes began.

By Bloomberg
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 11, 2024
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces

A poll of divorced Americans sheds light on the role of debt in separations and the financial fallout for divorcees.

By Leo Almazora
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says

International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.

By Leo Almazora
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires

The bank has recruited two JPMorgan execs to help build out its private banking and wealth management businesses.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge, Lincoln among firms hit by SEC's $81M fine blitz
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Cambridge, Lincoln among firms hit by SEC's $81M fine blitz

Text messaging issues at broker-dealers and RIAs could have been avoided with some regulatory guidance, compliance expert says.

By Bruce Kelly
Balancing efficiency and client personalization
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Balancing efficiency and client personalization

Founder of Treehouse Wealth Advisors explains firm’s efforts to give each client a more meaningful experience.

By Emily Douglas
Controlling the controllables
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
Controlling the controllables

Veronica Karas, advisor at Captrust, explains why financial planning comes first.

By Emily Douglas
NewEdge Wealth opens Atlanta office with JPMorgan team hire 
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
NewEdge Wealth opens Atlanta office with JPMorgan team hire 

New office is led by a 30-year veteran of the wealth management industry.

By Steve Randall
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2024
Goldman Sachs sued again by Hollywood business managers

Following a failed California lawsuit, M&A client is trying again in New York.

By Bloomberg
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 09, 2024
SEC approves rule requiring hedge fund strategy disclosures

Funds will be required to share more information with regulators.

By Bloomberg
No bonus for weakest performers at global investment bank
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 09, 2024
No bonus for weakest performers at global investment bank

Top dealers could get 10% while others are zeroed out.

By Bloomberg
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Fidelity executive leadership undergoes another shakeup

CEO Abigail Johnson rotates top talent yet again on the back of the fund company's robust 2023 performance.

By Leo Almazora
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 08, 2024
Bond trader who blew up Atlanta B-D found guilty in fraud case

'Somewhere in the firm's systems, a big, flashing red light should have gone off,' one attorney says.

By Bruce Kelly
T. Rowe Price appoints new leaders for intermediaries channel, retirement plan services
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
T. Rowe Price appoints new leaders for intermediaries channel, retirement plan services

There are also new co-heads of USI Wealth Management.

By Steve Randall
Savant Wealth Management taps William Blair exec for new CFO
RIAS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Savant Wealth Management taps William Blair exec for new CFO

Jon W. Zindel has more than 30 years of industry experience.

By Steve Randall